CUBEGPS Tracker Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- CUBE
Table of Contents
- CUBEGPS Tracker Instructions
- Getting started
- Settings
- Specifications
- Placement of the Tracker
- Placement of Tracker in Car
- Car with sunroof
- Car without sunroof
- Battery life
- Resetting Tracker
- Cellular coverage
- Why does GPS sometimes show me in the wrong place?
- Is it safe to use with checked baggage at the airport?
- Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
- FCC Caution:
- FOR PORTABLE DEVICE USAGE (<20cm from body/SAR needed)
- Read More About This Manual & Download PDF:
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
CUBEGPS Tracker Instructions
Getting started
- Charge the tracker for 2 hours. Power LED will flash Red while charging, and will go solid red when fully charged.
- Download free app from App Store or Google Play by searching “Cube Tracker”.
- Create an account following in-app instructions.
- Tap + icon to Add a new tracker in the app to pair the tracker with your account.
- Click Activate Data Plan in app and go with flow. The tracker now is ready to locate!
Settings
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Sharing.
Share the tracker with your family and friends, allow them to see it on the map and get notification or alert in their app. -
Reporting interval.
Tracker reports location based on its movement. Reporting interval can be set as every 1 minute or higher. Faster reporting interval consumes more battery power.
Dynamic reporting is available for pet and personal item tracking. Dynamic reporting interval depends on movement speed of tracker. Tracker moves fast, reporting is fast. -
Last seen and Live Tracking
You can always find tracker with last location on the map. Live Tracking is available while tracker is moving. Tap Live icon on map and you will get a as fast as possible tracking. To save power, Live tracking will end after 6 minutes, you can activate it again if needed.
*Live icon will be displayed on map while tracker is moving. -
Virtual Fence.
Create virtual fences to get a notification when your tracker enters or leaves places. -
Collision Alert.
Receive alert for abnormal acceleration such as vehicle accident, falling, package delivery dropped etc. -
SOS button.
The button on the tracker can be set as SOS alert, the preset emergency notification and your location will be sent to your family and friends. -
Safe Place.
A Safe place is a Wi-Fi zone where the tracker stays often(ex. home or work).
You can create as many as Safe Place locations as you’d like. Your tracker gets to know where it is safe and works in a power saving mode. That makes a longer battery life. -
Data plan.
You can activate and cancel subscription following in-app instructions. Data plan will auto renew unless canceled. There is no fee for starting and stopping service. -
Proximity Tracking
You can ring tracker using the Cube Tracker app via Bluetooth if your tracker is within Bluetooth range. Your phone can get an alert for approach or separation if you set Proximity Alerts. -
Fly mode
You can set Fly mode for taking flight. Tracker will sleep and stop transmission during flying.
Specifications
Cellular
Compliant| 4G LTE-M/CAT-M1
Frequency| Band 4, 13
Locating (accuracy typically within 100ft)
GPS| Outdoor positioning
Wi-Fi| Indoor & outdoor tracking
Bluetooth| Proximity tracking
Electrical
Charging voltage| 5V DC
Battery| Rechargeable 500mAh 3.7V
Working time| 10~15 days, dynamic reporting
Buzzer| 90dB
Indicator LED| Battery and cellular status
Button| Emergency alert or custom function
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions| 7040*16.5mm
Weight| 65g
Operating temperature| -10 ℃~ +55℃
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Waterproof| IP67
Battery life may vary according to operating conditions, available networks, connection interval settings and device activity.
The tracker works with by dynamic reporting based on movement. Typically it’s 10 days for a vehicle moving 2 hours per day, and 20 days for a pet staying at home most of time.
Placement of the Tracker
A reminder will be sent through the app when the tracker cannot get the location because of poor signal. Please try to change the placement of the tracker.
- Tracker needs to have as much access to the open sky as possible to retain a connection to the GPS satellites.
- Put the CUBE logo side up to get the best signal and performance.
- Tracker cannot be surrounded by metal since it blocks wireless signals. DO
NOT hide the tracker in metal enclosures. DO NOT place it in the middle of the undercarriage, the engine compartment, wheel wells, a metal bumper, or the trunk.
Placement of Tracker in Car
Car with sunroof
- Center console
- Cup holder
- Console
- Under armrest
- Seat pocket(logo side should face out)
- Under seats (avoid facing the metal frame under the seat)
- Close to windshield or rear window
Car without sunroof
- Close to windshield or rear window
- Console facing the sky through windshield
Battery life
Battery life may vary according to following reasons:
- Operating conditions eg. extremely low or high temperature. Battery may drain quickly.
- How often the tracker moves. Tracker uses a lot of power when moving, and less when standing still.
- Available networks. Tracker keeps searching for a network if 4G cellular is not available. Network availability, signal strength, and network set-up status also affect battery life.
Resetting Tracker
Charge tracker with a USB cable and hold the button for 10 seconds until tracker beeps.
Cellular coverage
The cellular coverage in US can be searched from the link below.
https://www.verizon.com/reusable-content/landing-page/coverage-map.html
Why does GPS sometimes show me in the wrong place?
Many things can degrade GPS positioning accuracy. Common causes include:
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Satellite signal blockage due to buildings, bridges, trees, etc.
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Indoor or underground use.
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Signals reflected off buildings or walls.
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Cartoon of GPS signals being blocked and reflected by buildings
Is it safe to use with checked baggage at the airport?
Yes, Cube GPS Tracker complies with FAA regulations. Its max transmission
power is less than 100mW and its battery complies with 0.3 grams or less per
lithium metal cell or 2.7 watt-hours per lithium ion cell.
https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_91.21-1D. pdf.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
- Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
- This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FOR PORTABLE DEVICE USAGE (<20cm from body/SAR needed)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for
exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission of the U.S. Government.
The exposure standard for wireless device employs a unit of measurement known
as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is
1.6W/kg. *Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions
accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified
power level in all tested frequency bands.