Vehicle Anti-Theft Tracking Systems FAQ
Nearly a million vehicles were reported stolen in the United States in 2008 alone; that's one vehicle stolen every 32.2 seconds. One way to combat this problem is through the use of a vehicle anti-theft tracking system. Some of these systems boast a successful recovery rate of 90 percent. Many of these systems are complicated to use, but modern technology is making them more and more user friendly. Here are some answers to common questions regarding the use of vehicle anti-theft systems.
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How Can I Configure My Anti-Theft Device?
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Devices should be configured according to manufacturer's instructions, but basic instructions are similar for many devices. In the settings configuration module, you will be guided on how to set the report intervals for the tracking system. You can usually program the tracking device to report in intervals ranging from every five minutes to once an hour; some devices even allow for real-time tracking.
Why Hasn't My Device Reported for a While?
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One reason your device may not be reporting is that your vehicle is out of the covered network area and is unable to transfer its position to the server. Once the device reenters the service area, it will start reporting again. Many devices will store several updates while they are out of the coverage area and will report them when service is restored. Another problem may be that the battery is low; as soon as possible, check the battery level and connections between the vehicle to the device.
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What Events Does the Device Record?
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Most devices are set to monitor different occurrences with the vehicle, which may include when the ignition is turned on and off, theft triggers, changes to device settings and attempts to pull the device out of the car.
What Is a History Report?
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A history report contains all the vehicle movements and updates in a certain time frame selected by the user. To check the history report, go to the "history" module for the selected vehicle, and input the time frame you wish to check. You will then see what kind of activity the vehicle was involved in; some devices allow you to trace the movements on a map.
What if the Batteries Lose Power?
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Most manufacturers recommend the use of lithium batteries due to the fact that they last longer than regular batteries. On an average device, giving an estimate of approximately two hours of driving time each day, you should expect the batteries to last for about two weeks. If the vehicle is outside a covered network area when the batteries go dead, the units are designed to store any information received before the loss of battery power, and this can be retrieved once new batteries are installed.
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