GPS keychain

Anxiety of parents with increasing independence of children only grows. If earlier you walked together, accompanied the baby to kindergarten or school and took it from there, then having matured, the child prefers to walk independently with peers, to get to the educational institution. Needless to say, the parent still has some discomfort, having no idea where the child is, if, for example, he is delayed. This tension can be reduced by using a device such as GPS keychain, he is GPS beacon.

The essence of the operation of such a device is the interaction of the key fob with the card Glonass using satellite systems and transmitting data on the location of a person and essentially resembles a miniature navigator. If there is a possibility that the child will react negatively to such a device, you can not tell him at all about this possibility of the device. Moreover, the device has features that will be of interest to your child:

1. Determining the speed of movement, as well as calculating the distance traveled and the time spent on it. We all know that children are desperate fidgets who love to set all sorts of records. This keychain is perfect for such purposes..
2. If your child is in an unfamiliar area, then by 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.
3. Availability of hours.
4. The presence of a panic button on the GPS beacon will create a sense of security for the child.

The parent who gave his child GPS keychain with a beacon, gets the ability to track the child at the time of separation, which significantly increases the parent's sense of calmness for their child, the confidence that the child is nearby. It is possible to install a special application on a tablet, computer or mobile phone to synchronize interaction with the device, which will always keep in touch with the child.

Advantages:

1. You can at any time find out the coordinates of a person's location, as well as the direction and speed of movement;
2. If you have a keychain call function, you can listen to where and in what environment a person is, especially important for those people who have children;
3. The presence of the SOS button increases the feeling of security;
4. The device is quite easy to use, and given the speed with which children master technical innovations, it will be quite simple to operate it.;
5. If the device is purchased for a child, he may not be aware of the tracking or listening function, so the device looks like a regular keychain. The bright color and interesting design of such a keychain will play its role, and the child will not want to leave it at home.;
6. You can lay a route, for example, to school and get a signal if the child has lost his way.
7. The device is protected from dust and moisture.

Flaws:

1. The device has a fairly high price;
2. Signal transmission may be disrupted due to any interference or obstruction.

If you are purchasing a device for a child, then you especially need to pay attention to the strength of the case. There are models with moisture protection, it will be relevant if, for example, your child goes to the pool. The listening function was created for additional security, so you can find out the attitude of teachers and peers towards the child.

A fairly simple and inexpensive option for a beacon key fob is a mini tracker. Noco "iTag". You can attach it to things you often lose or hold 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 your phone to use the voice recorder or take a selfie.

Among the advantages are the following:

1. Compact size and light weight;
2. Bright trendy design;
3. With this device, you can easily find a lost thing, animal or even a person.;
4. The device is quite easy to manage through a special free application that allows you to simultaneously connect up to eight such devices.;
5. Powered by a battery that lasts approximately six months in standby mode.

Keychain works through bluethooth. If the controlled object is more than 10 meters away from you, an alarm will be triggered. The maximum distance that the key fob supports. is approximately seventy-five meters, provided that it is a flat area without obstacles.

You can connect it without much difficulty, following the detailed instructions.

More expensive device Beacon Keychain Xiaomi GPS Tracker supports devices such as 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 a phone number previously stored in the device’s memory. The built-in accumulator provides operation of the device approximately within ten days. The key fob can be controlled using a mobile phone.

Keychain EB-F4 in the form of a cat refers to devices that a girl definitely does not want to leave at home. The accuracy of such a device is approximately from 2 to 20 meters. Communication is supported via bluethooth. Equipped button-SOS and built-in speaker. The price of the key fob is approximately 2000 rubles.

GPS-tag beacon "Locator" has a very accurate transmission of the coordinates of the location of the object - almost up 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 set the path for moving the child yourself. The history of movements is saved for 30 days. The device operates continuously in standby mode up to 110 hours in mixed mode.

Mini tracker reviews NOCO "iTag" they say that the device does not show the exact location, but the approximate one. Since the device operates on the function bluethooth, the connection is often interrupted. Consumers consider this fact a big minus. In general, consumers find this device not reliable enough, especially for tracking the location of children.

Keychain Reviews Xiaomi are quite good and the expectations of consumers most often coincide with the promises of the manufacturer.

According to reviews, GPS keychain "Locator" does not accurately convey the coordinates of a person's location. Sometimes the error is as much as three hundred meters, although the device works from cellular stations, of which there are plenty in the city.

The key fob also sins with problems with communication and inaccurate transmission of coordinates EB-F4, although parents are attracted by the interesting design of the device.

You can learn more about the GPS keyfob in the video below.