Now that you’ve made the decision to purchase a GPS tracking device, you may be wondering whether to purchase an active or a passive device. While many GPS trackers look the same, there is a clear difference between active and passive GPS trackers. Keep in mind your present and future needs for GPS tracking when deciding on this purchase. A good solution always comes from thorough research!
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[/caption]If you’re looking for a GPS tracker that can track movement in real-time, then you’ll want to look at devices such as the Informer Lite or the PT 200. These devices allow you to view a vehicle’s speed, stop duration, and location as a vehicle is in progress. Rocky Mountain Tracking active devices all come with our own software, which will allow you to view a vehicle’s progress from your home or office at any time of the day or night. Because the tracking process is on-going they require a monthly fee. If you are tracking your fleet of plumbing vans or construction equipment – this is the way to go.
Active devices are great for law enforcement purposes, keeping tabs on children, or safeguarding an elderly loved one while you are away. All of our active devices are simple to install, so you don’t have to worry about tricky installation. There may be a discount as well with your insurance company if they know your asset or vehicle is protected with a live gps tracking system. Be sure to look into this right away and take advantage of discounts!
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[/caption]Unlike active GPS trackers, passive devices are unable to monitor a vehicle’s movement in real-time. However, these devices are ideal for keeping an eye on a teenager or finding out what a spouse is really up to. In order to use a device such as the Tracking Key or Tracking Key Pro, simply attach this device to a car, and remove the device when you want to view data. By downloading the data gathered by a Tracking Key, you can find out the location, date, speed, and stop time of any vehicle. So you are looking at historical data, not real-time “as it happens†type of data. Remember, these devices must come back to you in order for you to unhook them from the car and attach them to the computer and download the data.
The main advantage to a passive device is that these trackers are cost-effective. Passive devices do not come with a monthly fee, so you only have to pay a fee when you need to locate the item. For instance one of the passive trackers for RMT costs $7.95 for 10 locates. If the car is traveling during the times you send out a locate signal, you will have to send out another one to see if the vehicle is parked. It is much easier to apprehend a parked car with the thief in it! As with active trackers, passive devices are also easy to install. No matter what kind of tracker you choose from RMT, you can count on us to keep your tracking purchase a secret.
All of our packages arrive at your door marked with a simple “RMT†insignia. You’ll also find that we offer a number of different ways to pay for the device that you want (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Google Checkout, and PayPal). Give us a call today, and let us find the best fit of either active or passive GPS tracking devices for your needs.
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