When you first set up your GPS, the default reporting interval is set to hourly with GPS enabled by default. To ensure it meets your needs, we recommend customizing the schedule to suit your preferences. 


As a general rule longer gaps between report intervals = longer battery life



You can set up or change schedule via the app or via the portal. Please see below on how to do so.


PLEASE NOTE: When changing the schedule on your device, the time it takes for that new schedule to take place depends on the mode you have set it to for example, Optimised for battery life vs Optimised for responsiveness and whether or not you have power saving features in your area. To understand more see the "further reading" section below.


Via the App:


1. Select your device, and you will see the map. 

2. Swipe up to reveal the menu and click on update interval





3.  In this section you can select your reporting interval. If you want to learn more about "Backup Location Estimation" click here




Via the portal:


1. Login to your account on the portal at manage.theairbolt.com



2. Choose your device and click the "..." button





3. Select Alerts & Reports



4.  In the "Reports" section you can select your reporting interval and the schedule. The schedule refers to whether you want it to report GPS, GPS with cellular back up and/or temperature. Select what you want and click save.





FURTHER READING: 


Optimising for Responsiveness VS Optimising for Battery


Once you activate you GPS you will then be prompted to setup your device to be Responsive mode or Battery                         Optimised mode.  This is crucial to understand so that you can make the most of your GPS. 



Please see this article to learn more about this.


  

Positioning your GPS to get the best signal and using backup location estimation:


For getting accurate GPS location, you need to use the device facing upwards outdoors. If it is indoors it is very unlikely you will get a GPS Signal and the device will revert to using it's estimation service (if switched on) which reduces accuracy.



Please see this article to learn more about this.