THE GADGETMAN
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ISSUE 83 2020
Vodafone V-Multi Tracker Mini Goodbye Lost, Hello Found I've tried a few different tracking devices over the past couple of years and in the main, they do work, but only if you or another user of the same device happens to be within Bluetooth range of the device. The Vodafone V-Multi Tracker Mini takes this to a whole new level by embedding Bluetooth and 3 different location tracking technologies to pinpoint its exact location in real-time (subject to the network coverage). The tracker is a small device at only 39mm wide and 12mm high, but it packs GPS, WiFi and Cellular technologies, combining these three gives a very accurate location using Satellites, WiFi hot spots and cell tower triangulation. The device then communicates via the Vodafone network to an assistant App on your iPhone or Android device, showing the location on a map. The tracker is water-resistant to 1m for 30 minutes and comes with a carry pouch, hard-
case and clip. Along with carabiner, magnetic USB charge cable and built-in Sim, it can be attached to a key-ring, hung around your neck, clipped to a bag or coat or carried in your pocket. The tracker is small enough to give to your child or elderly friend or relative and give you confidence that they are safe when out and about. You can also set the app to warn you if the tracker goes out of Bluetooth range of your smartphone. It has a handy S-O-S button on the top which can be set to notify the App or send an email if the owner gets into difficulties and send the GPS coordinates of the device. Battery life is around 2 days, but it pays to keep an eye on the battery status via the app if you are planning a long journey to ensure it keeps coverage over that time. There are also useful warnings that can be set to alert if the device has gone over a set speed
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