r/GPStracking

On August 2nd 2026 my scooter was stolen from Safeway in Portland Oregon around 8:20 p.m.. I ended up filing a police report and walked around and asked if anybody seen the scooter to give me a call. I had a air tag in the scooter, but the air tag was dead so I couldn't track the scooter. So after that happened, about a week and a half goes by and I get a notification. My scooter requires the app. I have the Apollo scooter so in order to use it, you need permission from the owner. So when I reported the scooter stolen, the secondary tracker is going to locate the scooter, description of the phone, the person's email, Etc, Whenever they try to log into the scooter. So they took the scooter from downtown Portland Oregon and then I get a notification on the 14th that someone tried to log into my scooter. So I checked the location and I checked the email Etc and I realize that the scooter was way out in Pendleton Oregon, which is about 4 hours away from Portland Oregon. So once I realized it was in Pendleton Oregon, I got the cops on the phone from Pendleton Oregon and explained the situation. After that I was able to look him up based off his email and find his social media, find his name, I was able to find his address where scooter was located and more. I gave this information to the cops on August 14th, they told me they were going to do something about it but that they were busy. I contacted them the following day on the 15th and they told me that when they had time they'll get around to it. I tried to be patient and wait so I let August 15th go by and then I let August 16th go by without contacting them, hoping that they would have contacted me already. But nothing happened. I waited until the night of August 17th and I called the Pendleton Police Department and they told me that there was no update so I had the woman tell the cop to call me. Officer Alex called me and he was very helpful in the whole situation. he notified me that they have not even tried contacting the guy. He told me that he was going to go over there and see what was going on and he'll call me back. So I waited about 30 minutes and then he calls me back and he tells me he has my scooter. At this point I was happy, I couldn't believe it. He told me that they tried spray painting it, scraping the logos and Branding off the scooter. He sent me a few pictures of the scooter, they messed up the throttle but besides that, it looks okay. So from there he told me that they will be moving forward and pressing charges on the guy. The guy said that he wasn't in Portland on the 2nd but he has been to Portland for treatment. He said someone came by and sold it for $40. So the cops have the scooter now and we're working on trying to get it back to Portland but I just wanted to let you guys know that I was able to locate my scooter and get it back by using the secondary tracker on the Apollo scooter. So when my Apple tag didn't work, I reported it stolen on the app. they cant use the scooter, they can't ride the scooter and if they try to create an account then I'll get an update with their email address, the phone they used, and the last place the scooter was located. I just wanted to put out good news to let people know that you can get your scooter back if you have an Apollo. They stole from the wrong guy.

I have a minor family member who is on the autism spectrum and recently left the house unexpectedly. He was eventually located in a different state, so we are very concerned about the possibility of him running away again.

He refuses to wear his Apple Watch or carry his iPhone when leaving the house to go to school, which makes it difficult for us to keep track of him and ensure his safety.

I am looking for recommendations for a discreet tracking device that I could place in his school backpack and use with an iPhone to help locate him if he leaves unexpectedly. Ideally, I would like something that does not alert or notify him that it is being used.

Thank you for any recommendations or advice.

Seems this forum is geared towards GPS trackers for business, but maybe someone can share some insight on a thought I had.

I am looking into tracking Tags for android, primarily for my pets (dogs, cats, tortoises). Also for my wallet, certain tools, other items during travel.

iPhone tracking Tags are the best it seems due to the way they have their basic settings on iphones. Basically a tag is tracked based on other iPhone users, and the setting for pinging their phones. Where as for android users it's a setting that needs to be turned on (such as Bluetooth), from my understanding of reading about it.

So on to my idea. If I need more android phones to have Bluetooth or whatever setting turned on, can I just use two or three old phones to do this? Bluetooth doesn't need service/SIM card to work. But maybe Wi-Fi is needed? If so I can still connect to my router or my personal phone with hotspot.

Example: I have 2-3 phones connected to WiFi, with Bluetooth on set at opposite ends of my house, and 1 in my shop (on my property). Dog leaves the yard and goes a block or two over, which is approx 500ft-1000ft. Would the tag app use the other phones to ping the tag so I'm able to track it?

Do other devices such as tablets also ping or just phones?

Hello everyone! Looking for some options on a tracker for a classic car. I just want something to track the car incase someone steals it. What are the best options out there. I already have a AirTag but not sure if there’s better out there thanks.

Hello everyone! May I ask if anyone knows where I should look into when locating a tracker? The model of the car is an Xpander Cross 2025 model. I'm trying to find where my mom placed the tracker. If anyone could help me, I would really appreciate it! Thanks!

Looking for a GPS tracker for my fur baby. I live in a semi rural area; my property butts up against a huge field. My cat Cheese loves exploring, and I'd like to have the peace of mind in knowing where he is when he's gone for several days. Drop your recs, non-recs etc!

I am thinking ahead of investing the best gps tracker for my new CB350RS bike.

I would first like to know your feedback whether the wireless GPS is worth it?

If so, whether smart tags like Samsung's Tag 2 or Apple Air Tag is a smart and better one. Or should opt any other wireless GPS tracker like Ajjas.

If to skip the smart tags, then which is the best wireless GPS tracker in the Indian market now. Is there any subscription to be paid in order to use those?