1. Why is my locator offline?
If your device is offline, this means your device has been online before, you can check below points:
1). Please check if the sim card in the tracker still has data traffic and have you configured the APN;
2). Please check if the APN you configured is exact correct. You know any name you used to configure the APN the device will reply ""apn ok"", but only when the APN is match with the sim card in the tracker, that just means the APN configured successfully;
3). Please check if the sim card still has enough balance left.
2. If this product need work with SIM card?
Yes, our product must work with a SIM card, and the SIM card must meet the following conditions:
1). The SIM card network version must match the product network version;
2). The sim card must remove the PIN code;
3). Please make sure the sim card has enough balance left;
4). If you want to real-time track the device on google maps then the sim card must enable the internet data traffic;
5). If you want to configure the tracker via SMS, then also please enable the caller ID display function.
3. When I charge the device, why the led indicator is still off ?
If the device has full battery, the led indicator will not turn on if you charge it.
4. Why is there no response when sending instructions to the locator via SMS?
It may be caused by the following factors:
1) If the device has no mobile signal or is powered off, you can dial the SIM card number on the device to see if there is a normal connection sound;
2) Check if the card has enabled SMS function;
3) Check if there are too many SMS stored on the card;
4) Perhaps there is a delay in the SMS gateway.
5. What should I do if the GPS positioning signal is weak?
1) Check the installation position. When installing a GPS locator, ensure that the signal is unobstructed. Install the GPS locator with the front facing upwards, and there should be no metal objects blocking the antenna above, such as metal insulation or windshield.
2) Stay away from GPS signal blind spots such as tunnels, basements, and underground parking lots.
3) If the antenna is damaged, it can also cause a decrease in sensitivity of the GPS module or a malfunction of the GSM module, resulting in weak signals. Need to contact customer service promptly for repair.
6. Does MiCODUS tracking device support customization?
Support, we support customizing logos, appearances, chips, functions, and more.
7. Where can wired car locators be installed?
1). Below the front passenger dashboard (most commonly).
2). Near the safety box under the steering wheel.
3). Inside the center console
4). Under the seat
5). Inside the interior panels on both sides of the trunk or in the spare tire compartmentIf you are not familiar with automotive circuits, please be sure to have a professional install them.
8. Can the GPS tracker be used globally?
Yes, as long as the device supports the local cellular network frequency and there is an available satellite signal, the GPS tracker can be used worldwide.
9. What protocols do your devices use?
Our products are using TQ and JT808 protocols. MV710,MV720,MV730,MV740,MV760,MV730G,MV790G,MV33,MV33G are using TQ protocol, the other models are using JT808 protocol.