GPS Asset Trackers

GPS asset trackers are important system add-ons for retail outlets and anyone with important possessions that they want to monitor. Many intruders will enter businesses and homes knowing that they will set off an alarm and trigger an automatic police response. They will make a mad dash for the most valuable possessions and get out as soon as possible. Even if the police arrive on the scene immediately, it may be difficult to track down these assets. But with GPS asset tracking devices, you can determine the location of any precious commodity.

Another benefit of a GPS asset tracker is that it will work even if a system alarm is not triggered. For example, if you have a valuable product in a store, then a thief may try to take this product in broad daylight during store hours. They will try and do this very discreetly without setting off a system alarm. If none of the store staff notice this and if no alarms are activated, then it's possible that you might never recover this item. However, you will still be able to determine the location of the GPS asset tracker. Again, this may be your ticket to apprehending the wrongdoer.

Of course, many users will want to have GPS asset trackers to trigger system alarms. That is certainly possible, and it is very easy to do. GPS asset trackers normally enroll with systems much like any other wireless sensors. The way that these devices work is that they will activate an alarm if they are taken outside of a predetermined geofence. This geofence could be your store, and if someone tries to take the product without paying, an immediate alarm will sound. Preventing shrinkage is crucial for retail establishments, and GPS asset trackers can be very helpful in that regard.

It is pretty simple to understand how GPS tracking devices work. They are small sensors that clip or attach to the product, item or possession you want to monitor. Most GPS asset trackers are relatively easy to apply, but difficult for someone to remove without a special tool. This will make it difficult for an individual to walk into your home or your store and take these items without taking off the asset tracker. You can then check the location of the tracking device at any time using special software. This could be a computer program or an app on your phone.

GPS asset trackers are not just for retail settings. Many people use GPS asset trackers in residential locations as well. This can be helpful if you have valuable possessions that you want to monitor. For example, you might apply a GPS asset tracker to a precious painting or a valuable piece of jewelry. This way, if someone does try to steal your belongings, you will be able to monitor its location. You can even have the system trigger an alarm if the item is taken outside the geofence.