There are many types of spy equipment on the market. The real time tracking device may, however be the most useful.

Real Time GPS – With a real time GPS tracker you can get all the same information that a GPS logger will provide. However, through the use of website based software, accessed via the internet, or even a cell phone you will be able to see where the tracker is right now in real time. For example your partner calls you and says he/she has to work late. You could simply log onto the website and see where his/her car is right now and not after the fact.

There are may models of real time GPS on the market. One of the main things that you want to be aware of is the monthly subscription fees. When you purchase the tracker you will have to subscribe to a website to access the software to get locations and history reports. The monthly fee can range from $19 per month to $89 per month depending on the company used and the amount of usage.

Battery life could be the single biggest factor in choosing a real time GPS tracker. Many of the smaller GPS tracker’s batteries will only last 6-8 hours depending on how often the tracker is set up to report it’s location. Always take into account how long the tracker will stay on the vehicle before you can change the batteries.

One of the most reliable and cost effective GPS units on the market is the Trim Trac Pro Real Time Tracker. It has a battery life of up to 90 days and is totally self contained. Complicated wiring and mounting a GPS antenna are things of the past. Simply place it in or on the vehicle and start tracking.

Some trackers can text the current location to a cell phone without having a subscription. The only problem with this is that the global coordinates are all that you get in most cases. If you are near a computer you can go to Google Earth and enter the coordinates to view on a map, but if you are not the info on the text will probably not be useful.

When placing the GPS tracker on the vehicle there are several things to consider.

  1. The tracker must be able to communicate with the satellites and the cellular towers. The tracking device can’t be encased by metal. Placing the tracker in the trunk is not always the best option. Under a seat or in the glove box will almost always work. The tracker can be put under the vehicle in some cases but is not the best option. When under the car it should be placed as close to the outside edge as possible and keep as many sides of the tracker free from obstructing metal as you can.
  2. Easy removal. Be sure that you can easily remove the tracker from the vehicle. You will need to change the batteries occasionally. Putting the tracking device inside of the car could be a mistake if you do not have easy access to change the batteries.

If you want to know exactly where your spouse spends their time try a real time gps tracker. Good luck.

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