When using our tracking device, you can usually expect to receive a precise location. This accuracy is made possible thanks to GPS technology, which communicates directly with satellites to pinpoint the exact location of your tracker. However, there are certain situations where the tracker may encounter challenges in receiving data from GPS satellites.
- Indoors and Obstructed Environments:
GPS signals can be obstructed by physical barriers such as walls, concrete, or even dense foliage. If your tracker is located indoors or in an area surrounded by tall buildings, it might have difficulty maintaining a direct line of sight to the GPS satellites. In such cases, the signal can be weakened or completely blocked, leading to a temporary loss of precise GPS data.
- Government Restricted Areas:
There are also specific locations where GPS signals may be intentionally restricted or jammed, such as in military bases, defense zones, or air force installations. These areas have strict regulations on signal transmissions to ensure security, which can affect the tracker’s ability to receive GPS data.
How Does the Tracker Handle These Situations?
When the tracker is unable to connect to GPS satellites due to these challenges, it automatically switches to an alternative method to estimate its location. The tracker will use nearby cell towers to determine an approximate location. This method, while not as precise as GPS, still provides a general area where the tracker is located.
To help you understand the accuracy of this approximate location, the tracker also shares an accuracy level. This gives you a sense of how close the estimated location is likely to be to the actual position of the tracker.