When we think of a GPS tracker, we often imagine a rather large device to place in our vehicle for theft protection. However, there are models that will help you find much more than your car or motorcycle in case of theft. All with a compact and easy-to-hide format in many places!
Indeed, protecting your vehicle is good, but it’s certainly not the only thing you’d hate to lose or have stolen. Many everyday items have sentimental or financial value, or are simply necessary for your current activity. Therefore, they need to be protected.
Handbags, travel bags… GPS trackers ensure their tracking! #
Who hasn’t feared having their bag stolen during an outing with friends at a restaurant? Or leaving their luggage in the hold without being sure of seeing it again upon landing? Unfortunately, these things happen much more often than we think, until the day we become victims ourselves.
But rest assured, it is entirely possible to track the journey of your bag. And it greatly increases your chances of finding it! The solution? Slip a GPS tracker into your bag before each outing or trip. Here are several places where you can easily hide it:
- The inner pocket: most handbags and other travel bags have a small inner pocket. It’s the perfect place to hide a GPS tracker without it being immediately noticeable.
- Your wallet: depending on its size, you can find space to insert a GPS tracker. At the moment, the thief won’t waste time looking inside and will prefer to get as far away from you as possible. But don’t worry, you’ll be alerted on your smartphone as soon as they get too far from you!
- Your keys: there are models, like the Invoxia Mini Tracker, that easily attach to keychains. This simple rectangular and black tracker goes unnoticed when in the rush of a theft.
- A catch-all pouch: some people always carry a small catch-all pouch, where they put their tissues, medications, glasses cloth… Well, know that a GPS tracker hides perfectly there too!
- Your toiletry bag: during your travels, it’s a perfect place to hide your GPS tracker discreetly.
- A pair of socks in your suitcase: it’s probably the last place a thief would look if they steal your suitcase on the train or at the airport. When folding your socks, just add your tracker and you’re good to go.
Hiding a GPS tracker in clothing #
For clothing, there are two main uses for hiding a GPS tracker. Either it’s valuable, and it would be really unfortunate to have it stolen, or you want to track one of your loved ones to protect them. In the first case, a simple moment of inattention can be enough to have your coat stolen.
In the second case, it’s more of a way to reassure yourself. Is your child making their first solo trips to school? You can keep an eye on them from a distance to ensure nothing happens to them. Is one of your uncles suffering from Alzheimer’s? You give them autonomy while preventing them from getting lost. The GPS tracker offers advantages in these cases:
- Discreet tracking: slipped into clothing, the tracker is invisible and does not bother the person wearing it.
- Easy installation: you can choose to simply slip it into a pants or jacket pocket, but it loses its discretion. The second solution is to hide it directly in the lining of a coat, towards the bottom to avoid any discomfort. With a thin and light GPS tracker, no one will notice its presence!
The essential everyday item to protect: the laptop #
If there’s one everyday item without which many people would be in trouble, it’s their laptop. Whether for personal or professional use, 89% of French people are equipped with a computer according to INSEE. And having it stolen also means having all the documents, videos, images… it contains stolen.
Therefore, it’s important in risky places, like the train or cafes, to be prepared. For this, slip a GPS tracker into your laptop sleeve. With a mini design and weight, it will easily go unnoticed by the thief, and you can track all its movements to recover it!
Keeping an eye on your professional equipment with a GPS tracker #
Some professions involve moving around with their own equipment. We think of craftsmen, photographers, or even musicians. And on-site, there can be a lot of comings and goings, making it easy for thieves to act. To hope to see your precious work tools again one day, a solution exists: the GPS tracker. Here are some ideas of places to hide them before going to work:
Putting a GPS tracker in your toolbox #
Toolboxes are full of small recesses where it’s easy to slip a small object. The GPS tracker is no exception and can blend in perfectly among the tools around it. Just make sure not to put it on the top part, otherwise its presence might catch the thief’s eye.
Protecting your photography equipment #
To protect your photography equipment, there are many places:
- The inner pockets: camera bags are often filled with small pockets for storing numerous accessories. Some, especially inside, are quite hard to access, making them ideal for hiding a tracker.
- The double bottom: simply lift the double bottom to place your GPS tracker, then fold it back for discreet protection.
- The lining: even more discreet, the lining is an ideal place. Invisible to the naked eye, this spot hides your tracker, and you don’t have to think about it anymore!
- The battery compartment: another clever solution is to place your tracker directly in the battery compartment, provided it’s large enough to accommodate a mini tracker.
Preventing the theft of your musical instruments #
Here too, instrument cases sometimes contain small inner or outer pockets that can perfectly accommodate your GPS tracker. However, if your case is made of fabric, we recommend hiding it in the lining, where it goes much more unnoticed. In case of theft or accidental exchange with another musician, you can always track it!
How does Invoxia help you protect all your everyday items? #
The Invoxia GPS tracker is ideal for discreet tracking. Whether you choose the Classic, Pro, or Mini model, its small dimensions make it easy to hide in various items, such as clothing or bags, without attracting attention.
And beyond simply tracking your everyday items, it accompanies you from the moment of theft, with real-time alerts, to recovery, thanks to the theft report. And if you’ve simply forgotten where you placed your laptop sleeve or handbag, the proximity radar helps you find it easily. You can even make your GPS tracker ring if you don’t have your eyes on it!
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