Aimed at helping parents answer the terrifying question, "where's my child?", Amber Alert GPS is a relatively inexpensive solution that can track indoors and out, has an SOS button to call for help, supports Geo-Fencing, and can send speed alerts (ie. send an alert if my kid is driving faster than 80 MPH) -- all for under $200. Amber Alert GPS sells online for $199, and requires a monthly service that ranges from $19.99 to $49.99, depending on usage. Why the monthly service fee? Amber Alert GPS leveraged both GPS and cellular technology to provide real-time tracking. About the size of a small pager, Amber Alert measures just 1.8-inches x 2.5-inches x 0.65-inches thick. The device has a thin rubber-like protective coating that feels similar to a ThinkPad laptop.
Using Amber Alert GPSThe USB port, indicator LED, SOS button, and power button are located on the side of the GPS. Once the battery has been fully charged (takes around 3 hours) and the SIM card inserted, Amber Alert GPS is ready for use. Pressing and holding the On/Off button until the indicator light turns on powers on the GPS. Within 3-5 minutes the until will acquire GPS and cellular reception. The green LED indicator will blink every 4 seconds to indicate the unit is powered on and functioning. Amber Alert GPS differs from other real-time GPS tracking devices I've tested in that all functions are performed via SMS messaging That means you'll need to have an SMS-capable cell phone in order to operate Amber Alert GPS as well as receive location alerts. From your mobile phone, call the GPS (you'll dial the phone number associated with the SIM card). The call will automatically go to voicemail, or a "subscriber unavailable" message may be heard. Hang up, and within seconds Amber Alert GPS will send an SMS message containing location information back to that cell phone number. |
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