GPS tracker questions, answered.
Everything people ask before they buy a GPS Pilot tracker. Can't find yours? Ask us on WhatsApp.
General questions
What can I track with GPS Pilot?
Cars, bikes, commercial fleets (trucks, tippers, tankers, pickups), buses, school buses, children (via a GPS smartwatch) and pets (via a GPS collar) — all on one live map.
How does GPS Pilot track a vehicle?
A compact tracker installed in the vehicle locks onto GPS, GLONASS and NavIC satellites and sends its position, speed and ignition status over a pan-India SIM every 10 seconds, so the live map, alerts and reports stay current.
How long does installation take?
A GPS Pilot technician installs the tracker at your location in about 20 minutes, and your login and app are ready before they leave.
Can the engine really be cut off remotely?
Yes. One tap in the GPS Pilot app immobilises the vehicle safely at its next stop, and tow, parking and tamper alarms fire instantly if the vehicle is moved without authorisation.
Does GPS Pilot work across India?
Yes, GPS Pilot devices use pan-India SIM coverage and the company ships and installs devices across India, with technician installation currently based out of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
How much does a GPS Pilot tracker cost?
Pricing depends on the device type and plan you need. Contact GPS Pilot by phone or WhatsApp for a quote based on your vehicles and use case.
Is there a GPS Pilot app?
Yes. The GPS Pilot app is available on Google Play for Android and on the App Store for iPhone, and a web login is also available. It shows your vehicles live with alerts, playback, engine control and reports.
How often does the location update?
GPS Pilot trackers report their position every 10 seconds.
Which satellite systems do GPS Pilot trackers use?
GPS, GLONASS and NavIC, India's regional navigation system.
Does the tracker keep working if the vehicle battery is disconnected?
GPS Pilot trackers have a built-in backup battery, and tamper alarms alert you if the device's power is interfered with.
Can I share a vehicle's live location?
Yes. You can send a live location link to anyone, and they can follow the vehicle without a login.
Can different managers have different logins?
Yes. GPS Pilot supports multiple users and branches, with permissions down to a single vehicle.
What reports can I get?
Daily trip and stop summaries, distance, fuel and idling, speed violations and driver scorecards, which can be scheduled as PDF or Excel.
Can I become a GPS Pilot dealer?
Yes. GPS Pilot works with dealers and installers across Maharashtra and beyond, offering dealer pricing, a dealer login, installation and platform training, and marketing support. Apply on WhatsApp.
By solution
Car & Bike
Can the engine be cut off while the car is moving?
GPS Pilot's engine cut-off is designed to immobilise the vehicle safely at its next stop rather than abruptly at speed. You trigger it with one tap in the GPS Pilot app.
Can I track my car from my phone?
Yes. The GPS Pilot app for Android and iPhone shows your vehicle live, with alerts, trip playback and engine control. A web login is also available.
Commercial Fleets
Can each manager or branch have its own login?
Yes. GPS Pilot lets you create separate logins for branches, managers and even customers, with permissions down to a single vehicle.
Can my customer be told when the truck arrives?
Yes. When a vehicle enters a geofence you have drawn around a customer site, GPS Pilot can alert you and, if you choose, your customer.
Bus Tracking
Can passengers see where the bus is?
Yes. You can share a live location link so passengers or staff can see the bus approaching without logging in.
How do route alerts work?
You draw the route as a corridor on the map. If the bus leaves that corridor, GPS Pilot sends an alert immediately.
School Buses
Can parents see only their own child's bus?
Yes. GPS Pilot permissions go down to a single vehicle, so each parent can be given a view of just their child's bus, or a live link to it.
Will the school be alerted if a bus overspeeds?
Yes. You set a speed limit and GPS Pilot alerts the school the moment a bus exceeds it.
Child Tracking
How does the SOS button work?
Pressing the SOS button on the watch sends an alert to the parent's GPS Pilot app, so you know immediately that your child needs help.
Can I set a safe zone around my child's school?
Yes. You can draw safe zones around school, home or any other place, and GPS Pilot alerts you when your child enters or leaves them.
Pet Tracking
How do I find my dog if it runs away?
Open the GPS Pilot app to see your dog's current location on the map and walk straight to it.
Can I be alerted when my dog leaves home?
Yes. Draw a safe zone around your home and GPS Pilot alerts you when your pet leaves it.