GPS Trackers
Magnetic vs Hardwired GPS Trackers: Which Lasts Longer
Magnetic trackers run on a battery for one to four weeks; hardwired units draw from the car and run indefinitely. Here is which one to actually buy.
Category: GPS Trackers
Trackers for cars, kids’ backpacks, pets, and equipment. We test battery life and location accuracy, and we’re blunt about where tracking someone is illegal.
GPS Trackers
GPS Tracking Laws by State: A Quick Reference
New York, California, Florida, Delaware, Hawaii, and Illinois have specific tracker laws. Here is how state rules differ and where you actually stand.
GPS Trackers
The Best GPS Trackers That Don’t Need a Monthly Fee
The Optimus 2.0 logs GPS data with zero subscription. Here is how SD-card and Bluetooth trackers work, and what you give up versus a cellular plan.
GPS Trackers
Is It Legal to Put a GPS Tracker on Your Teenager’s Car?
Yes, in most states, if you own the car or are the parent. Here is how ownership and custody decide the legal question, plus which tracker to buy.
GPS Trackers
GPS Trackers for Personal Use: Legal Rules and How to Pick One
GPS tracking your own vehicle is legal in nearly every state. Here is how ownership decides legality, what trackers cost, and which one to buy.