GPS Keychain
Anxiety of parents with increasing children's autonomy is only growing. If earlier you walked together, accompanied the child to kindergarten or school and took it from there, then as an adult, the child prefers to walk on his own with his peers, to get to school. Needless to say that the parent still has some discomfort, having no idea where the child is, if he, for example, is delayed. This tension can be reduced by resorting to a device such as GPS Keychainhe GPS beacon.
Features
The essence of such a device is the interaction of the key fob with the card Glonass With the help of satellite systems and data transmission about the location of a person, and in fact resembles a miniature navigator. If there is a possibility that the child will react negatively to such an adaptation, it is possible not to tell him at all about this possibility of the device. Moreover, the device has functions that will be interesting to your child:
- Determination of the speed of movement, as well as the calculation of the distance traveled and the time spent on it. We all know that children are desperate restless ones who like to set all sorts of records. This keychain for such purposes fits the bill..
- If your child is in an unfamiliar area, then indicating the desired destination on the map, the device will indicate the direction of movement, as well as determine the coordinates of its own location.
- Availability of hours.
- The presence of the alarm button on the GPS beacon will create a sense of security for the child.
But such a miracle of technology can be useful not only for a child, but also for an adult, for example, if you are a traveler, fisherman or mushroom picker. The coordinates of berry places or a good place to bite fish can be saved so that next time you can come back here again. All this makes the GPS keychain a great original gift.
Parent who gave to his child GPS Keychain with a beacon, gets the ability to monitor the child at the time of separation, which greatly increases the sense of calmness of the parent for his child, the confidence that the child is near. It is possible to install on the tablet, computer or mobile phone a special application to synchronize interaction with the device, which will always keep in touch with the child.
Benefits:
- At any time you can find out the coordinates of a person’s location, as well as the direction and speed of movement.;
- If you have a function to call the key chain, you can listen to where and in what situation a person is, especially important for those people who have children.;
- SOS button enhances security;
- The device is quite easy to use, and given the speed with which children learn technical innovations, it will be easy enough to control it.;
- If the device is purchased for a child, he may not guess about the function of tracking or listening, so the device looks like an ordinary keychain. The bright color and interesting design of such a key fob will play a role, and the child will not want to leave it at home.;
- You can lay a route, for example, to school and get a signal if the child has lost it..
- The device is protected from dust and moisture.
Disadvantages:
- The device has a fairly high price.;
- Signal transmission may be disturbed due to interference or obstacles..
If you lay a route that the child must follow, then if he is disturbed, you will receive a signal that he has turned off the intended path, which may prevent the danger.
How to choose
If you buy a device for a child, then you especially need to pay attention to the strength of the case.There are models with protection against humidity, it will be relevant if, for example, your child goes to the pool. The listening function is designed for added security, so you can learn about the attitude of teachers and peers to your child.
Pay attention to the duration of the device without recharging, it should be enough for the time of a person’s absence. Perhaps the value and weight of the device will be important to you. For a child to choose a beacon with a minimum weight.
Overview
A simple and inexpensive option for the key ring is a mini-tracker. NOSO "iTag". You can attach it to things that often lose or are dear to you. The child can wear it as a pendant, so you can control his movement, for example, on the playground. It can also be used as a remote control for a phone to use a voice recorder or take a selfie.
Among the advantages are the following:
- Compact size and low weight;
- Bright fashion design;
- With this device you can easily find a lost thing, an animal or even a person.;
- The device is quite simple to manage through a special free application that allows you to simultaneously connect up to eight such devices.;
- Battery operated, which in standby mode can withstand about six months.
Keychain works through bluethooth. When a controlled object is removed from you by more than 10 meters, the signal will be triggered. The maximum distance that the keyring supports. It is approximately seventy-five meters, provided it is a flat terrain without obstacles.
You can connect it without much difficulty, following the detailed instructions.
More expensive device - Beacon Keychain Xiaomi GPS Tracker supports work with devices like GPS / GLONASS, Wi-Fi, G-sensor and GSM cellular communication. The error in determining the location of the object is only about five meters. The presence of the call function will allow you to make a call to the phone number previously stored in the device’s memory. The built-in battery provides the device for about ten days. To control the key fob, you can use your mobile phone.
Keychain EB-F4 in the form of cats refers to the devices that the girl just does not want to leave at home. The accuracy of such a device is about 2 to 20 meters. Communication is maintained through bluethooth. Equipped with SOS button and a built-in speaker. The charm price is about 2000 rubles.
GPS-mark "Locator" beacon It has a very accurate transfer of the coordinates of the location of the object - almost to one meter. The lighthouse works with all operators in the world at a frequency of 850-900 MHz. The device allows you to determine the location of the object. You can designate the path of movement of the child. The history of movements is maintained for 30 days. The device operates continuously in standby mode for up to 110 hours in mixed mode.
A moisture-retaining cover is attached to the device. The trackers are managed only by parents from a mobile device, so if your child decides to play with the key fob, he will not be able to turn it off. The price of such a device is about 3000-5000 rubles.
Reviews
Reviews mini tracker NOCO "iTag" They say that the device does not show the exact location, but an approximate location. Since the device works on the function bluethooth, the connection is often interrupted. Consumers consider this fact a big minus. In general, consumers consider this device insufficiently reliable, especially for tracking the location of children.
Keychain Reviews Xiaomi good enough and consumer expectations often coincide with the promises of the manufacturer.
According to reviews GPS-lock "Locator" not accurately conveys the coordinates of the location of the person. Sometimes the error is as much as three hundred meters, although the device is powered by cellular stations, which are plenty in the city.
Problems with communication and inaccurate transfer of coordinates and keychain sin EB-F4Although parents are attracted by the interesting design of the device.
Consumers who have tried this miracle of technology believe that, of course, it can be used as a safety net, but you don’t need to hope for this device at all, because the connection can be lost at any moment, or you should look at more expensive highly sensitive models.
More information about the GPS-stick can be found in the video below.