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Geofencing Tracking And Alerts

Draw safe zones on a map and get an instant alert the moment the phone arrives or leaves — so you can stop watching the map and let it watch for you.

Following a live map is reassuring, but nobody can stare at one all day. Geofencing solves that. With MobileTracking you draw virtual boundaries, geofences, around the places that matter, such as home, school, a friend's house or a worksite, and the moment the target phone crosses one, you get an instant alert. Instead of checking the map again and again, you let the map tell you when something happens.

For parents this is transformative. Set a geofence around the school and you get a quiet notification when your child arrives in the morning and when they leave in the afternoon. Set one around home and you know the moment they are safely back. No nagging texts, no anxious refreshing, just a calm ping at exactly the right moment. It is one of the features customers tell us gives them back the most peace of mind.

Geofencing builds on MobileTracking's GPS location tracking, and works alongside Wi-Fi tracking to stay accurate even indoors. Together they make sure that when a phone enters or leaves a zone, you hear about it promptly and reliably, wherever that zone happens to be.

What you can see

  • Draw safe zones around any location on a map
  • Instant alerts when the phone enters or leaves
  • Set zones for home, school, work or anywhere
  • Stop constantly checking the live map
  • Builds on GPS and Wi-Fi for reliable accuracy
  • Manage all your zones from the dashboard

How to install in 3 steps

  1. Choose a plan and create your secure account.
  2. Open the target device once and follow the guided setup.
  3. Sign in to your dashboard from any browser.
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Getting more from Geofencing

Setting up a geofence takes seconds, find the location on the map, draw the boundary, and name it. From then on, MobileTracking watches that zone for you and alerts you on entry, exit, or both, as you prefer. You can create as many zones as you need, so a typical family might have geofences for home, school, a grandparent's house and a sports club, each with its own alerts.

The alerts are most powerful when combined with the rest of your location tools. If a geofence tells you a phone has left a safe zone unexpectedly, the live GPS map shows you exactly where it is heading, and features like the remote camera can help you understand the situation. Geofencing is the trigger; the other tools give you the full picture.

Heads up: exact capabilities can vary by device and operating system. Our 24/7 support team can confirm what is available for a specific phone before you buy.

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Geofencing — Frequently Asked Questions

What is geofencing?

Geofencing lets you draw virtual boundaries around real-world places. When the target phone enters or leaves one, you get an instant alert.

How many safe zones can I create?

You can create multiple zones, enough to cover home, school, work and any other places that matter to you.

What triggers an alert?

An alert is sent when the phone enters a zone, leaves it, or both, depending on how you set up each zone.

How quickly do alerts arrive?

Alerts are sent promptly when the boundary is crossed, depending on the device's internet connection.

Do I need to watch the map for this to work?

No. That is the point, geofencing notifies you automatically so you do not have to keep checking the live map.

Does geofencing work indoors?

It builds on GPS and is supported by Wi-Fi tracking, which helps maintain accuracy in places where GPS alone can be weak.

Do I need the phone to set up zones?

No. After the one-time setup, you create and manage all geofences remotely from your dashboard.

Can I edit or remove a zone later?

Yes. You can add, edit or remove geofences at any time from the dashboard.

Is geofencing useful for businesses?

Yes. It can alert you when a company phone arrives at or leaves a worksite or client location.

Will geofencing drain the battery?

It is designed to be efficient, building on location data the phone already provides.

Is my zone data private?

Yes. Your geofences and alerts are stored in your encrypted account and visible only to you.

Can I combine geofencing with live location?

Yes. When an alert fires, the live GPS map shows you exactly where the phone is and where it is heading.

Start monitoring in minutes

Pick a plan, install on the target device, and watch your private dashboard fill with activity. No technical skills required.