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Title: TrackR bravo.
Post by: Kiwifruit on Monday, 30 January 2017, 12:35 PM
Hi. Anybody using one of these little tracker thingies, 'TrackR Bravo' they are called. Sound Ok.
Does anyone have any other recommendations about tracking devices ?
Title: Re: TrackR bravo.
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 30 January 2017, 03:44 PM
Trying to track your bike or your kids ? :lol:
Title: Re: TrackR bravo.
Post by: Ktmjunkie on Monday, 30 January 2017, 06:18 PM
track r ? i have 4 of these and the batteries last 5 mins the idea is good as you can locate with the app on your phone but forever changing batteries. i would be interested in something better
Title: Re: TrackR bravo.
Post by: Blubber on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 07:09 AM
Mmmmh. I've got a tracking device too.

You might call it a wife :rofl2:
Title: Re: TrackR bravo.
Post by: seth on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 07:16 AM
what batteries does a "wife" take then  :facepalm:
Title: Re: TrackR bravo.
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 10:32 AM
Meanwhile back on topic....

Never heard of these so I just looked them up.  https://www.thetrackr.com/bravo

I am always losing stuff so these would be handy but if the batteries don't last then not much use eh.

This review (http://au.pcmag.com/trackr-bravo/41906/review/trackr-bravo) suggest alternatives including the Tile.

This reviewer (http://www.recode.net/2015/4/1/11560992/trackr-vs-tile-the-lost-and-found-face-off) compares the two, but concludes the TrackR is better.

This guy, while not exactly engaging, has tested the TrackR as a vehicle tracker - it may be useful info for someone..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awlPLBTzstM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nGz2FiDZKo
Title: Re: TrackR bravo.
Post by: seth on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 06:01 PM
I've  seen something like this for sale on the ads on petrol pumps at esso garages
(phone charges.boot tidy's dash cams tgat kind of thing )
they look great and could be hidden easily on a bike and are only  £5
i don't know if they need batteries or not
a battery less one is whats needed i guess tho or you'd forever replacing them .
next time I'min the petrol station I'll get more details of these things .
Title: Re: TrackR bravo.
Post by: Kiwifruit on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 07:31 PM
Thanks guys......needing new batteries all the time seems to make them a bit pointless.
Guess I'll just keep looking.
Title: Re: TrackR bravo.
Post by: VladTepes on Wednesday, 01 February 2017, 12:41 AM
Here's an interesting possibility...

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2010/11/how-to-track-your-vehicle-on-the-cheap/

Title: Re: TrackR bravo.
Post by: Mrg on Wednesday, 01 February 2017, 03:28 AM
Yes a great little idea, and cheap to