Saturday, August 15, 2015

Winner's of TrackR Bravo give away

Congratulations to the four winners of the TrackR Bravo giveaway.  Four TrackR's were provided by the company for our fantastic readers.  The winner's are
A. Schnell - First Place
Runner's up:
J. Fulton
Z. Monkie
S. Little


Congratulations for your ideas on the Weirdest way to use the GPS TrackR


TrackR Bravo GPS, Find my keys, Luggage security, Find my purse, travel security
First place thought that the TrackR would have been a benefit if it had been put onboard the boat where the two boys were lost off the coast of Florida.  The boat was found but to date not the two 14 year olds.  A. Schnell suggested attaching one to the Yeti cooler the boys had and one on each of their life vests as well as the vessel.


The runner's up had ideas as well.  One wanted to put on wild cat in their neighborhood, another had show dogs and wanted to attach to their cage at shows to keep their animals safe and the final idea was to put on lunch box in the office refrigerator to find who was stealing food.  All great ideas.  Thanks for your entries.


Please remember to thank TrackR.  I will provide their mailing address to each winner.


Thank you TrackR for making the contest possible with your generous donation of four TrackR Bravo's.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

TrackR Bravo, BRAVO!


We had the opportunity to review the TrackR during the month of July and want all of our readers to have the opportunity to examine the TrackR Bravo as an item they would want to have on hand during their travels, or everyday life.


 

It is I phone and Android smartphone compatable and was an easy install for the free APP from the App store that’s needed to manage your valuables.  The bluetooth 4.0  enabled device helps find valuables within 100 Foot range.  It records last known location with the help of bluetooth.

I installed mine on my keys as this is an item that gives me fits almost daily.  If it wasn’t for my husband constantly searching for them and now I have TrackR helping with that task, it frees my husband to do other Honey Do’s for me.  Even if your phone is in silent mode it will allow you to ring the phone and find it.  With the item ringer it makes it an easy find.

The TrackR is about the size of a quarter and can be attached with a keyring or stuck to the item you want to keep track of.  With the app it records the last known location on a map and helps in locating it.  Have you ever been on a packed beach trying to locate your chaise lounge and your beach bag not able to even get close as everyone looks the same?  I have especially when on a cruise.  The beach furniture is all the same and finding where you were can be frustrating.  Well TrackR can help make that task easier.   The wateresistant  sleeve, an add on that  can be purchased from TrackR gives you added protection.  They also offer a Metal carabiner that makes it easy to attach to luggage, purses and give you added security with it’s heavy duty construction.  TrackR also offers a pet collar attachment which I found outstanding.  We have a standard poodle that can detach anything, but not the metal Carabiner.  It’s definintely puppy proof.




 Metal Carabiner


Wateresistant sleeves

 

 I left behind my I-Phone at Weight Watcher the week before I installed my TrackR.  If I had this on my phone it would have alerted me before I left the building and it could have saved me a trip back to the facility. 

There are setting on the app that  alert you before you walk away from your item.  I know I’ve left my purse on the back of a chair in restaurant’s many times and left my I phone sitting on the table too.

With the APP you can add up to 10 devices and manage them from the app. 

You can also enlist the TrackR community to help locate a lost item with Crowd GPS.  I didn’t have an opportunity to use this but it is a feature on the TrackR that allows others with the TrackR App  to help locate items.  If they walk within 100 feet of an item it sends you an alert to last know location.

I feel that being able to install a TrackR on my luggage while traveling will give me a great sense of security as it will let you know if your luggage is close by.  I have had instances where my luggage was on an earlier flight after connection delays and when I reported to the luggage assistance was told they didn’t know where my luggage was.  One time it was in the terminal office within 40 feet of the attendant.  This would allow me to alert personnel as well that it is in fact somewhere in the area.  Might save travelers having to be without their luggage.  Also putting one on a backpack can help keep track of valuables as well.





I had readers ask if the TrackR could be used in Europe and if it used data.  It can be used anywhere in the world.  Bluetooth itself does not use any internet data but finding the exact location of the device does require data.  If the user turns off cellular data the app will still be able to ring the device, but the location will not update unless there is a wifi connection.  So yes the app does use data while running in the background, but it can be turned off to avoid any extra fees.  We all know about those extra data fees when traveling in Europe.  Most cell phone providers have plans with limited data and managing this and the cost is of concern to those traveling overseas.  Just a heads up.  Hope this answers questions readers have had regarding this.


Real time GPS tracking feature.

I’m intrigued with the idea of using the app to find out where friends and family are as well.  Could be useful for snooping parents who have teens that they need to keep on a short leash as well.  The App lets you create a friends list and lets your friends know where you are as well.  This could be a good thing but also great for friends that might be stalkers as well so beware who has access to this type of information.  It would be a great addition when the family is traveling but wants to take various side trips.  Would help know where they are and includes a map with current positon.  You can also use the Quick Access Code to immediately show others where you are at any given moment.  Would have been a great help when we were in London a few months ago with family off in various directions.  Would be a huge bonus to be able to keep track of everyone in real time.  The app even allows you to put photos on the map next to your track where they were shot as well. 

This is a wonderful gift idea for the upcoming holiday season.  I know I have plenty of hard to buy for kids and this is on the top of my list this year.  We’re a family of travelers and security is always foremost in our minds.

I feel  TrackR offers security for valuables in everyday life as well as added security when traveling.  A must have.


 
TrackR bravo keeps track of mostly everything from laptops and cellphones to bicycles and purses. By using the TrackR app for iPhone and Android, users can quickly locate items around the home using the distance indicator radar or tap the “Ring Device” button to cause your lost item to make noise.

If an item goes missing, TrackR’s “Crowd GPS network” will help you find it. When another user of the TrackR app comes within 100ft of your lost time, you will receive a GPS update of where the item is. Due to the TrackR app being built to track any Bluetooth tracker device, the tracker is considered to have the “largest” Crowd GPS network.

Item Ringer: With the quick tap of your finger, Track R can ring your misplaced keys – no more hiding under mail. Finding keys has never been easier.

Distance Indicator: Hotter? Or Colder? The TrackR app displays the distance between you and your items – letting you know how far those pesky keys are.

The TrackR bravo team noted, “We took a different approach with TrackR Bravo. We focused on making sure we used the best techniques and materials to create the thinnest tracking device ever. Coin size. 3.5mm x 31mm diameter. Metal construction. And feature packed.”

Phone Finder: can’t find your phone? Press your TrackR device button to ring your phone or tablet, even if it’s on silent.

Separation Alert: Forgot your phone again? Custom 2-way separation alert notifies you before you leave items behind!

Crowd GPS: If you lose an item, the entire TrackR community helps you find it. When another user walks by your item, you are updated with the items’ latest location.

Fully Customizable: You can customize the app’s sound alert settings to play your favorite tune if you’re about to leave something behind.

 

 

TrackR Bravo comes in four colors: Black, Rose Gold, Sky and Steel. Each color is applied through a meter anodization process in order to maintain the products high quality look and feel. Users can “color upgrade” their TrackR devices for just $5 on Indiegogo OR they can get a free upgrade by referring five people to visit the page using the sharing social media website: Facebook, Twitter and email.

The TrackR accessory pack enables the user to track even more items:

Pet collar attachment: Water-proof that easily attaches to a pet collar.

TrackR Bravo can be purchased from the TrackR website for $29.99.  They offer substantial discounts as well when you purchase multiple items.  Check out their website below.


 

 

Track R also offered four TrackR’s for our giveaway.  Winners to be announced  August 15th.

DISCLAIMER:  TrackR provided devices for review.  We didn’t receive any compensation for this review and the opinions expressed are our own