Home-grown GPS tracker helps protect prized possessions

Equipment and vehicle theft is a real issue on farms or job sites and it is up to owners to ensure they have all the bases covered when it comes to safeguarding their equipment.

For owners with only one or a few machines under their possession, a GPS tracking security system like that from Solid GPS can provide an extra layer of protection for their equipment, and for far less than one might expect.

Solid GPS was the brainchild of two young, Melbourne-based entrepreneurs, brothers Trent and Nathan Torkar, who wanted to create a product to protect their motorcycles from theft. However, the system can be used on just about any vehicle or equipment including cars, motorhomes, trucks and heavy machinery.

The Solid GPS system includes a compact, portable, and wireless GPS tracker that can be fitted to vehicles or equipment with minimum fuss, allowing users to see exactly where their possession is at any moment via the associated smartphone app (Apple or Android).

The tracker unit itself measures 90mm x 55mm x 22mm, while its rechargeable battery lasts for between three and six months, depending on usage. A longer-life battery, able to last up to 12 months, is available at extra cost, while charging takes between six to 12 hours.

The package comprises the Solid GPS tracker, a 4G SIM card with unlimited SIM card data plan, a charging cord, and a SIM retrieval pin. It’s compatible in Australia with any mobile phone network.

The Solid GPS package costs $147 ($180 with the longer-life battery) and comes with a 31-day free trial, after which one of two available subscription plans commence: $6.99 per month or $69.99 per annum.

So how does it work? Simply select ‘Watchdog’ mode within the app to automatically set up a boundary proximity around your vehicle where you have parked it – you’ll then be alerted if it moves beyond this boundary, and the Solid GPS system will switch to ‘Emergency’ mode. In this mode, the vehicle’s location is transmitted every two to five minutes, before reverting to Watchdog mode again after six hours to preserve battery life.

What happens if thieves actually make off with your machine? Via the app’s settings tab, you can share your Solid GPS account with the authorities (or friends or family), giving them access to your dashboard and allowing them to see the location of your vehicle.

Solid GPS was established in 2020 and has already surpassed 5000 customers. Headquartered in Melbourne, the company is also backed by local telephone support, available weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm (AEST). Solid GPS offers free shipping and returns, while the Solid GPS tracker system comes with a 12-month warranty.

For more information visit solidgps.com

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