From unboxing to your first live location
Use this quick guide to install, activate, verify, and configure a Spectrum tracker. Hardware-specific instructions may vary.
Identify the tracker
Record the device identifier and confirm the hardware matches the vehicle, person, or asset you intend to track.
Install or charge
Plug a compatible OBD device firmly into the vehicle port, follow the supplied instructions for camera hardware, or fully charge a portable tracker.
Activate service
Complete the activation steps provided with the device and create the primary account using an email address you control.
Move into open sky
GPS devices may need a few minutes outdoors with clear satellite visibility and compatible cellular coverage before the first reliable location appears.
Verify and name the device
Confirm location, assign a clear vehicle or asset name, and check that time zone and account information are correct.
Configure useful alerts
Start with the few notifications that require action. Test geofences and thresholds before relying on them operationally.