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Between location update requests, Yepzon™ App might show location estimate that
is based on GSM towers. To activate the GPS / Wi-Fi locating, tap the Update location
button in the Yepzon™ App map view. The locating starts immediately, and each
session lasts for 3 minutes; a session can be repeated sequentially as many times as
needed.
Feature available summer 2019:
Show only GPS / Wi-Fi locations = The Yepzon™ App will only show GPS / Wi-Fi
locations instead of also showing location estimates based on GSM towers. Yepzon™
App will always show the last known accurate location that has been received by
updating the location. New updates can be received only by tapping Update location.
Example:
Lisa wants to use Smart Tracker with her dog who often runs away, and she
attaches the Smart Tracker to her dog’s collar. She does not need to know constantly
where her dog is but if the dog runs away, she wants to be able to quickly check its’
location. If she needs to check the location, she simply taps Update location from the
Yepzon™ App and the tracking starts usually within a minute.
3.3
SOS button only mode
In SOS button only mode Smart Tracker can only be located by pressing the SOS
button on the device. Otherwise, the device is offline, and it cannot be located
from the Yepzon™ App. After an SOS alert is sent, the tracker changes its’ mode
automatically to On-demand tracking mode. (See also 4: SOS alert)
Example:
SOS button only mode can be used when you want to have a personal
alarm for someone who doesn’t need active tracking on the Yepzon™ App and does
not want to pay attention to the battery.
3.4 Location accuracy
The Smart Tracker uses GPS and Wi-Fi for positioning. If GPS signal is not strong
enough (e.g. indoors) and Wi-Fi hotspots are not present, a rough position based on
cellular towers is shown.
Accuracy of the position is dependent on signals available and the details can be
checked by tapping the location pin on the map. GPS accuracy is typically around
5-20m and Wi-Fi 20-50m. If you see a light red circle around the location pin, only the
cellular tower location has been received. Accuracy of a cellular tower location is from
few hundred meters to several kilometers.
Note: In some cases, GPS signal reflections might cause the location to shift a little.
These reflections might happen if the device is indoors, by water, or around tall
buildings.
