The Gadget Man Review Vodafone V-Multi Tracker Mini

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, hardcase 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

in the app. A great way to keep on something special that goes over a certain speed. The tracker is powered by the Vodafone network, so it is required to have a data plan, however, the monthly cost is £2 and Vodafone have given a price-promise which stops unexpected charges occurring and you are currently covered when abroad in most European countries under the current roaming agreements.

When you first purchase the tracker, it will need charging to full before use, but you can take this opportunity to give it time to acquire satellites and pair with your mobile devices.

You will also need to register it with Vodafone to enable the cellular data connection.

The app is great and you can view a history of the position of the device which is plotted on a map on your mobile.

It's a very useful little device with a massive range of potential uses to keep track of your gadgets and technology and to keep loved ones

safe and sound. The data plan is very cheap at £2 per month and is really affordable.

I purchased the device on a special offer at half price, currently, however, it is selling at the full price of around £45.

It might seem expensive, but being able to track down property that might go missing is worth the upfront expense in my opinion.

Review By Matt Porter www.thegadgetman.org.uk