Invoxia 4G Cellular GPS Tracker Review

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I test and review the cellular GPS tracker from Invoxia.
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@rejeanpaquet4375 Жыл бұрын

For those concern about being waterproof, Invoxia sells a waterproof pouch for $15. Good video, just found your channel. thanks.

@jimhuntington8692 3 жыл бұрын

I've had the Invoxia for about 3 weeks. In light of your previous review, I went that direction because they offered 4g. I'm delighted. It has worked flawlessly on any vehicle I have put it in using the highest reporting rate, including detecting motion within a couple minutes. In the weeks of moderate use I've charged it only once. It does everything as advertised. The downside, if any, and maybe more of a suggestion, is I would like to see position reporting with a last ping after all motion had ceased. If it stops within a few minutes of the last report it could be quite a distance away from that point which would make the Bluetooth proximity radar ineffective because you need to be very close to the vehicle to use it. That said, I love the ease of use of the app and the otherwise accurate reporting. Going to buy more units for my other vehicles.

@mattinvoxia3515 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, that's really great to hear! Thank's very much for the constructive feedback. We're always looking to adapt and improve features according to our customers' needs. I've passed this on to our engineering team.

@GrahamCam 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Helped me make up my mind

@BW-dk7pq Жыл бұрын

Read before you purchase! It's possible at the time of most of these reviews on the Invoxia GPS 2 years ago that service was better but not the case now. Wasted over $100 bucks for something that stays dead in a kitchen drawer. If you select updates every 5 minutes you will need to charge in less than a week. Although it's cute and small, there's serious inadequacies. I'm in Houston Texas and this thing still can't connect or when it does it's sporadic. In NO way would you be able to track a bike with such delay and lack of true real time tracking. They won't let you return it once you figure out how bad this product is. Save yourself time and money and research other gps. I ended up spending another $$$ for a MoniMoto. Worked great out the box with NO charging for 1-2 years, no monthly fees until 2 years, TRUE real time tracking...no lines and dots. You can actually view images of where the gps is. I'll post updates as needed for this product but I'm very pleased, especially with notification in seconds not minutes!

@stevejorde 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Trek E-Bike and been doing some research on tracking systems, after your review I believe I'm going to settle on the Invoxia.

@JasonNew Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts? Did you get it?

@mbiky 7 ай бұрын

Here in Europe, The trackers sold use the Sigfox / LoRa network. I wanted to use it for my motorbike. I stopped using it, as I discovered that it loses communication as soon as it moves faster then approx 40 Mls, or 60km/h. Invoxia confirmed this to be according specifications. This is because it uses Sigfox / LoRa network to communicate. Only usable for anything that won`t go any faster...... Maybe for a bicycle... (as long as it isn`t hault on a car or truck after being stolen....)

@bmurphy847 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I have been looking for a tracker, but the haven't been satisfied with the reviews. I just place my order from your link. Thanks.

@JeffMarcum 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I may try that device. One thought on keeping it plugged in to a charger full time. It's my understanding and experience with my devices, batteries have a finite number of charging cycles before the battery capacity declines. I have read 500-1000 cycles. Every time you turn on your bike, you will be using one of those cycles even if the battery didn't really need charged. This is why I only plug in my phone, iPad, laptop, etc. when they need charged rather than keeping them plugged in constantly. Something to consider.

@mattinvoxia3515 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, this is an excellent question and you make a good point. You're absolutely right that batteries will slowly degrade over hundreds if not a thousand charge cycles. Generally, you complete one charge cycle when you’ve used (discharged) an amount that equals 100% of your battery’s capacity - but not necessarily all from one charge. As the tracker consumes a very small amount of energy, even if you only managed to get a week of use out of each full charge (very pessimistic), you're going to see upwards of 9 years of use before you reach 500 cycles. Generally, for a vehicle that is ridden regularly we advise that the tracker is only charged while the vehicle is operating (and not linked directly to the vehicle's battery). Unless your bike is packed away for winter and unridden for months at a time, this is generally the optimum scenario. The tracker will recharge while you're riding/driving and return to relying on its battery once the vehicle is turned off.

@Boogiebagflipper 2 жыл бұрын

So did you end up hardwiring it? Some report that the app locks you out of features when it’s detected to be plugged in.

@frankwhite7463 2 жыл бұрын

What tracker do you think is the best

@Kwajoepable Ай бұрын

Great review thanks!! Can you check battery life in the app? Grtx from Holland

@choppergirl 2 ай бұрын

I think your suppose to put the strap around a tube and then thread the unit through the opening of the loop and pull it tight.... assuming they didn't scr3w up and make the loop to short. So even if it bounces around, it's securely attached around a frame member or something and isn't going anywhere, even if it were danging right out into the air.

@a.camden4631 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to have a subscription for the app? I like the land air sea 54 tracker but you have to hand a subscription so looking for somthing els

@davidrowson6581 2 жыл бұрын

Can the GPS unit be tracked by more than one user or phone? I would guess it could as long as you have the app?

@texaslonestarrider 3 жыл бұрын

Great Review And Thanks For Sharing My Friend!

@ghostpepperrides4805 2 жыл бұрын

I got the Invoxia and it works great BUT the notifications sound can’t be changed. I can’t hear it well enough to to wake me if it goes off if I’m in a hotel. I will use it but looking for another.

@martinperreault6640 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Cruiseman, I’m a big fan of your channel, and I want to thank you for the review. I live in Canada, and I was considering buying the Invoxia for my new 2022 Goldwing tour. Unfortunately, it seems that this product isn’t available to work in Canada. Do you know if they intend to expand their offering to Canadians?

@mattinvoxia3515 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, thanks for your question! As you've noticed, at the moment our tracking products aren't yet available in Canada. We're working hard to expand availability of our Cellular GPS Tracker and as 4G LTE-M network coverage expands into new markets, we hope to be able to bring our products to them. (For example, the Cellular GPS Tracker became available in Germany late last year.) Please don't hesitate to keep an eye on our website for any further announcements. We'd of course love to help Canadians protect their bikes too! -Matt from Invoxia

@BTimmer 3 жыл бұрын

Could you comment more on the reporting that is available on the unit. For example, can one download the track, and if so, what format is it in? I like to save my tracks in a sort of classified sort of way by ride, by year, etc. Will the unit work outside the US, say in Europe which has 4G?

@mattinvoxia3515 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, at this time it's not possible to manually export the tracking data although on request our support team can usually help out if you have a specific time period where you require the data. At the moment the Cellular GPS Tracker is only supported in the U.S. although we're working hard to expand support to new countries as 4G LTE-M are installed around the world. In Europe we have a very similar tracker which operates on other low-power communications networks called SIGFOX and LoRa. These trackers have been on the market for several years now and coverage is expanding every day.

@philszeman7685 2 жыл бұрын

Did you install the USB port in the left saddlebag? If so where did you get the unit? I liked the idea of leaving the Invoxia plugged in. Thanks

@cruisemansgarage 2 жыл бұрын

It is a Honda part. I got it from Cyclemax.

@aeroplod 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the monimoto in January. I was not happy that was only 2 and 3G. I wanted to upgrade or return the unit ... still unused in original packing but the box seal opened. Monimoto declined to assist suggesting that I sell it. They have a return period policy and I was outside the limit. My fault for not researching the product thoroughly but I would have thought that they might have offered a future upgrade but not so, despite what they said to Cruiseman. Expensive for a limited lifespan.

@cruisemansgarage 2 жыл бұрын

I will be receiving the new 4G version soon for review and have asked Monimoto to clarify their upgrade policy for existing customers.

@scottwilson5302 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, I’m in New Zealand, correct me if I’m wrong but it won’t work here unless a local Telco type approves it for their network?

@cruisemansgarage 2 жыл бұрын

You would have to ask Invoxia that question.

@danthechippie4439 3 жыл бұрын

Hi cruseman, I'd like to ask how you secure your wing when you are out and about _ parking lot, things like that?

@cruisemansgarage 2 жыл бұрын

I just use the handlebar locks. If staying at a hotel, I use a bike cover.

@dreelder484 Жыл бұрын

My DCT requires i phone Bluetooth to be turned off and hardwired to enable Apple Car Play. Will the tracker go into alarm mode while riding with the Bluetooth disabled???

@ronaldhuss8606 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cruiseman, Since you have reviewed both the Invoxia and the Monimoto 7 GPS trackers, I would like to know which one you think is the better unit. I have been looking at the Invoxia for cost and features and since it is less for the annual service. A head to head comparison and your thoughts would be appreciated. Like the channel, keep it up.

@cruisemansgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Ronald, I think you have done your research and come close to my conclusion. The only downside to the Invoxia is having to charge it, but I really like the app and the cost of ownership really tips the scales in favor of Invoxia.

@bjelliott2887 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Cruiseman. This is the best review I've seen yet comparing the Invoxia with the Minimoto. Just so you know, the Minimoto 7 is out (I saw it at European Cycles in Plano) and it now uses 4G just like the Invoxia. Pricing aside, would you still choose the Invoxia over the new MM7?

@da_ozman9599 2 жыл бұрын

I would also like to know which way he would go. How much was the Minimoto 7?

@scottcol23 2 жыл бұрын

@@da_ozman9599 $200 with 3 free months of service... then it is $49 a year thereafter

@bluewickedburner Жыл бұрын

@@scottcol23 Good luck with that service because after about 6 months it stops working.

@MVW54 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you 👍

@kevinankney9092 3 жыл бұрын

I'd wonder how long it actually would stay charged on the high setting. For instance, on a 2 week trip would it need to be charged up mid trip ?

@cruisemansgarage 3 жыл бұрын

That depends on how often you have it set to send a signal. If you set it to every 10-12 minutes, it should last more than 2 weeks. On the most frequent setting, it "may" last two weeks, but just depends. Mine was at 43% after 9 days.

@mattinvoxia3515 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, there are quite a few different factors which will determine the battery life over any given period. Some environmental (Are you in dense urban or sparse rural areas? Are there a lot of obstructions like tall buildings or dense forests nearby?), and some behavioral (How many hours will you be actively moving each day? Will you have your smartphone with you most of the time? What update frequency have you chose?). In order to extend your battery life as much as possible, the Tracker intelligently switches between several different location technologies based on WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth. In a situation where you're on a long ride and the tracker senses your smartphone running the companion app is in close proximity, the tracker will save its own battery and use your phone's internet connection to relay its position to the server. The tracker will also 'hibernate" while stationary for extended periods of time. That way, at the end of a long day of riding, for example, it will be consuming very little power.

@kevinankney9092 3 жыл бұрын

@@cruisemansgarage Thanks for the info. I am the guy who likes real world numbers.

@kevinankney9092 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattinvoxia3515 good to know. sounds like it has a lot of thought put into the it.

@randysprecher1421 3 жыл бұрын

I like that this is a small package with the potential of big results at a reasonable price. I don't think that any of us here are on a unlimited budget, which means that we need to protect our investment. This product helps with at a affordable cost. Does that mean that our bikes won't get stolen, no. But will help with the recovery. The sooner it is recovered, the less the chance it will be hacked apart, we hope.

@terryahearn7167 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought the Monimoto 7. Unfortunately it doesn’t work in Canada. I guess I’ll look at the Invoxia.

@NicolaMs007 Жыл бұрын

have a question: I live in Australia, and was wondering about purchasing this for my ebike (similar to the aerial rider grissly)...would it be suitable for the Australia market, and what the cost would be and would it be compatible with our 5G networks, but currently at the present time, we are still on a 4G network where there is no 5G.... the other thing too, is would be compatible with the Australian market and networks like OPTUS & TELSTRA....or would I need to stay with the company that is in the US? I look forward to your reply....you can email me thanks. Reason am asking is that I have purchased my e-bike worth A$5,200 and would like to protect it, with the WSDCAM Anti Theft device + the GPS Tracker, and also at the same time have insurance....but main thing is to have the 2 devices on there, this is why am asking, about compatibility due to living in Australia.

@HD.Beamer Жыл бұрын

Sorry i dont get it. How can i locate my Tracker? And it doesnt show me my travelled route. Whats the problem?

@PapaDougsAdventures01 3 жыл бұрын

Is this device even necessary with the availability of Apples Air Tags($29). Not sure how this would be better?

@cruisemansgarage 3 жыл бұрын

Doug, AirTags rely on a network of iPhones to track the item. If someone stole your motorcycle and has an iPhone, you could probably track it pretty easily. However, if they do NOT have an iPhone, you would only know the location of the motorcycle when it came within Bluetooth range of another iPhone. The Invoxia has its own built-in cellular communicator that will transmit its GPS location regardless.

@ghost9119 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm.. i can connect it to powerBank to extend battery life !?

@cruisemansgarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Amagaeru81 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to share the tracking with police?

@rogerhart1835 3 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering if you need to have AT&T network.

@mattinvoxia3515 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Roger, the tracker operates on 4G LTE-M networks operated by AT&T and others across the U.S. The Tracker comes with a built-in SIM card and you as the user don't need to subscribe to a separate cellular subscription. I hope that answered your question! Don't hesitate to follow up if I missed something.

@be1342 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattinvoxia3515 does verizon work since its a cdma network?

@mattinvoxia3515 2 жыл бұрын

@@be1342 Hi, our Cellular GPS Tracker operates on 4G LTE-M networks. At the moment both T-Mobile and AT&T have coverage in the United States. As the tracker comes with its own SIM card, you don't have to subscribe to a separate cellular plan. The tracker will automatically connect to the best available network in its area. I hope that helps!

@rogercollin130 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great product but not sure what cel service it could work on in Canada. Would need to look into this.

@geoffeves7786 3 жыл бұрын

I went onto the Invoxia website and it states there that it will work anywhere in the USA , nothing about us North of the border. Also in the Amazon site it says there are maps for the US and Hawaii - again no mention of Canada. This may change but for now I will refrain from purchasing one.

@mattinvoxia3515 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Roger, unfortunately at this time our Cellular GPS Tracker isn't yet available in Canada. We hope that will change soon! 4G LTE-M networks are slowly being rolled out around the world and we're working hard to bring our trackers to new markets as soon as possible. To give you an example, we just launched the Cellular GPS Tracker in Germany a few weeks ago! Thanks for your interest and please do keep an eye on our website for news about Canada.

@mattinvoxia3515 3 жыл бұрын

@@geoffeves7786 Hi Geoff, as in my reply to Roger, unfortunately our Cellular GPS Tracker isn't yet available in Canada but we're working hard to bring it to new markets as 4G LTE-M cellular coverage extends to new countries.

@goulet268 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattinvoxia3515 hello Matt, if I have a data only plan/sim with a cell provider. Can I insert it into the invoxia ? My plan as a 4gb/mth data cap for 5$

@mattinvoxia3515 2 жыл бұрын

@@goulet268 Hi, thanks for the question. The SIM card that comes with the tracker is not removable nor replaceable. Moreover, our SIM card actually costs less per month at around $3.30/mo (39.90/year) than the one you've got. I hope that helps!

@rotz357 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know if you get 2 of these, then are you paying 1 subscription fee or 2

@vmobile890 Жыл бұрын

A subscription is for each unit unless something changed .

@seatroutking7555 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried these on a boat if my boat was taken from the dock will it track along the coast

@05cesarleo 2 жыл бұрын

Can you manually make it ping instead of waiting for it to ping?

@cruisemansgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. There is a button on the front that you can press to have it send a ping.

@robp2728 Жыл бұрын

Amazon says it features WiFi & Bluetooth. If true, a thief (or a spouse) could see it in their phone WiFi/Bluetooth avail networks. Right? Is this an issue with Invoxia?

@onewisedre Жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure the answer?

@bluewickedburner Жыл бұрын

Please go back and review this again and perhaps check around to see the many problems lots of people are having with it. There is virtually no support for the product other than ZenDesk which is an outsourced tech support service and is not run by the company. Their solution is to reboot your phone as the answer to almost every problem. People need to be aware that there is no way to call anyone at the company. The problem are numerous, the position reporting isn't remotely consistent, app updates have rendered it practically useless and the proximity feature hasn't worked for most anyone for a long time. Reviewers have a responsibility to do more than collect clicks and monetized benefits, they also have a responsibility to insure the glowing reviews they write reflect more than a picture taken on one day for free products or otherwise some financial benefit.

@tontonn9995 3 жыл бұрын

What happens when you are out of ATT cell range?

@cruisemansgarage 2 жыл бұрын

I would assume it is just like a cell phone, it would not signal until it is back in range.

@georgecollantes8373 Жыл бұрын

Is this working in the philippines?

@protennis365 2 жыл бұрын

When 5g come out.

@truthbetold4350 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone happen to know if this GPS tracker can be blocked by a signal jammer?

@TheLondonCyclist Жыл бұрын

Of course it can. Anything can be blocked.

@choppergirl 2 ай бұрын

I sniped a brand new one with 3 year plan included for $35. It says that on the box... 3 year plan. It doesn't seem to be terribly useful for at all for real time theft recovery... the GPS location is sporatic and off by.... blocks. And it's always where your bike has been, but now is gone, not where it currently is. At best if it gets parked for a while and stays in the same location maybe you'll get a useful fix. I'm counting on it only as a last ditch security system, because watching someone test this out in a real world test proves how involved it is. So multilayer defense with a thick chain and unpickable locks, and 8 rape alarms with fish line attached to the pins as my first and second line.

@choppergirl 6 күн бұрын

Don't buy this. I bought two with 3 year service plan, and neither one of them lasted more than a week or two. You put them into Standby mode, and you can never get them out of Standby mode. They stop responding.

@PapaleguasNY 2 жыл бұрын

Does it need a Cellphone chip?

@vmobile890 Жыл бұрын

no cell phone chip needed set up only takes a few minutes .

@RawbLV Жыл бұрын

Does it work in Europe?

@cruisemansgarage Жыл бұрын

That is a question for Invoxia support.

@icceman87k50 2 жыл бұрын

Thieves look for this when they’ve already lifted your bike into a van though.

@pilyomotoride7781 Жыл бұрын

Perfect if you live in a city like San Francisco with alot of motorcycle theft going on

@edihorton2705 10 ай бұрын

Hi there, will work on a electric scooter!

@METALTOTHEPEDALx1M Жыл бұрын

Fell asleep missed the whole video

@chromeaddict Жыл бұрын

Ive got 3 of these. One still works, two are only 6 months old and failing. Ive gone back and forth with "customer service" going on 5 weeks now via email. Clearly the battery is failing/defective and they STILL have me jumping thru hoops with troubleshooting this POS. Dont but this junk. Customer service is a joke.

@ghost9119 3 жыл бұрын

But this works local not world wide !!

@cruisemansgarage 2 жыл бұрын

US only