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SpyTec GL300 Extended Battery Review

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SpyTec GL300 Extended Battery Review If you are already an owner of SpyTec GL300 then you might be aware that with normal usage the battery does not last more than 2 weeks. If the environmental conditions and cellular reception is not good then that number can go even down. Fortunately SpyTec gives the option of an extended battery that they claim lasts 6 months. That means you just need to charge it twice a year. Pretty impressive huh? Because of its small size, GL300 includes only 1 AA sized battery which needs to be charged frequently. Every 2 weeks to be precise. That turns out to be 26 times a year. If you are a fleet manager, charging and keeping track of a number of GPS trackers battery levels is going to be one big hassle. This is where Spytec’s 6 months extended battery proves to be incredibly useful. Or if you wish to track a person or an asset as they make a long duration trip around the country, the extended battery is definitely going to be a must. The ...

SpyTec GL300 GPS plans/subscription – Review and Comparison

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SpyTec GL300 GPS plans/subscription – Review and Comparison UPDATE 2021 : Spytec has updated its lineup of GPS trackers and has launched new version of GL300 GPS tracker with a host of new features. The subscription plans however remain the same. Check out the plans comparison table below to see details of individual plans. Active or real time GPS trackers almost always come with a monthly subscription plan. Consider them just like your cell phones; you have to pay the carrier a monthly fee in order to use them. In fact, GL300 tracker uses the same T-Mobile SIM card that a lot of us have in our mobile phones. This SIM card is used to send location data and other information to SpyTec server which can be accessed in real time at its portal or account interface. Like many portable real time trackers, Spytec GPS tracker offers 3 kinds of monthly subscription plans. The only difference between them is the frequency of update or refresh rate. Update frequency usually measured i...

Comparison with other GPS trackers - Spytec GPS GL300

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Comparison with other GPS trackers -  Spytec GPS GL300 Spot Gen3 and Trackimo 3G guardian are two popular gps trackers available that offer services quite similar to Spy Tec STI GL300. Spot Gen3 offers monthly plans but the minimum update frequency in its basic plan is 5 minutes. Its basic plan costs $20 per month. If you wish to increase the update frequency you can subscribe to its extreme tracking plan for an extra $10 per month to give you a refresh rate of 2 ½ minutes which is still longer than SpyTec.  Trackimo’s 3G guardian offers a better plan than the above two devices. It costs $5 monthly to or $60 annually to keep the subscription active. However, the cost of the device is $138.9 which is more than SpyTec_STI GL300. https://www.spytecgl300.com/

Spytec GL300 Plans Comparison

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Spytec GL300 Plans Comparison PLAN BASIC PLUS PREMIUM $24.95/Month $34.95/Month $44.95/Month Location Update Frequency 60 Seconds 30 Seconds 5 Seconds Size Height 2.65 inches Width 1.57 inches Depth 0.82 inch Weight 60 grams Height 2.65 inches Width 1.57 inches Depth 0.82 inch Weight 60 grams Height 2.65 inches Width 1.57 inches Depth 0.82 inch Weight 60 grams Battery Life Up to 14 days Up to 14 days Up to 14 days Perfect for Tracking physical assets, Tracking slow moving items Tracking elderly people, Tracking suspicious spouses, Tracking kids Use by private investigators, Tracking teenage drivers, Tracking fleet vehicles Compatibililty Any smartphone, PC or Mac Any smartphone, PC or Mac Any smartphone, PC or Mac Features Real time tracking Geofence alerts Unlimited data plan Detailed travel reports Text and email alerts Full historical data Google earth Google maps Real time tracking Geofence alerts Unlimited data plan Detailed travel r...

Spytec GPS GL300 Specifications

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Spytec GPS GL300  Specifications INTERFACES Digital inputs 2 Digital output 1 Buttons Power on/off, function for emergency alert or instant geo-fence Power/configuration connector Mini USB RF connector MMCX for external GPS antenna LED indicators GSM, GPS, and battery status ENVIRONMENTAL Operating temperature 4°F ~ 131°F (-20°C ~ 55°C) Water resistance IPX5 compliant ELECTRICAL Charging voltage 5V DC External battery voltage 3.5 V to 4.5 V DC Battery Lithium-polymer 1300 mAh Standby time without reporting 400 hours Reporting every 5 min 130 hours Reporting every 10 min 150 hours PHYSICAL Dimensions 2.7˝ x 1.6˝ x 0.8˝ (6.8 x 4 x 2.1 cm) Weight 2.1 oz. (60 g) USB charging cable length 50˝ (1.3 m) https://manuals.plus/

Spytec GPS GL300 Charging

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Spytec GPS GL300  Charging Plugin wall charger then connects the charger to GL300.  Power LED will flash red while charging and will turn solid red when fully charged.  Charge for at least 8 hours, or until the red LED turns solid. Disconnect from charger. Red LED will go out. If the green LED is blinking once per second, there may be an issue with cellular connectivity in your area. Power off the device, then power back on. Make sure you’re outside or near a window. If the green light continues to blink after 2 minutes, contact Spytec GPS Tech Support to assist you. https://manuals.plus/

Locate your IMEI, Create an Account & Login - Spytec GPS GL300

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Locate your IMEI Locate the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number on the bottom of your tracker. The number is 15 characters long. You will need to enter it to set up your account. Create an Account & Login From a browser on a computer or smartphone, go to:www.spytec.com/gps-activation. Click on the “Activate a new tracker” tile. Fill out the entire multi-screen form.  Your login details will be emailed to you. Please allow up to 24 hours for your tracker to be activated. Once you log into your account, you will see the mapping platform where your GL300 will show its location. https://manuals.plus/