The idea of “tracking” your kids is super controversial, I get that, but reality check people – it ain’t the 80’s any more, and kids just aren’t out roaming the streets. So for parents looking for some peace of mind – enter the Trax GPS Tracker.
Actually useful for kids or pets, or frankly anything that’s on the go, this little device can be slotted into a belt holster, or just hooked onto your kid’s school bag or the dog’s collar.
With a SIM card built-in there’s nothing really to do other than activate and get started.
It will set you back $289 in Australia which is delivered to your door and includes two years of monitoring.
Within the app you can set up geo-fences around various locations like your block, the park or school.
That means you can get notification when the tracker enters any of those zones – or leaves.
There’s also speed alerts, and an augmented reality feature which means you can hold the phone up as if to be recording a video of your area, and your child’s location will appear virtually within the image.
Great idea, a touch pricey, but what price peace of mind?
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Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
He produces and hosts two popular podcasts, EFTM and Two Blokes Talking Tech. He also appears on over 50 radio stations across Australia weekly, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show each day and appears regularly on A Current Affair.
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