Reviews of the Best GPS Trackers for Kids of 2021
As children age, they not only start exploring the world but also ignore the boundaries that their parents have set at home. Monitoring their movements has also become harder, which predisposes them to social ills such as exploitation and drug abuse. Fortunately, with the development of GPS trackers, you can now keep tubs on your child’s whereabouts from miles away. Most models are light, portable, and therefore easy to hide in jackets or backpacks. They also mimic everyday items such as key holders and have reliable systems that work well in most countries. Here are some of the best ones of 2021:
List of the Best GPS Trackers for Kids
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10. Trackimo Tracker Mini GPS Tracker (2020)
To get real-time data of your child’s whereabouts, the GPS tracker you order should have a powerful and portable design with excellent coverage. Even though compact, the Trackimo Tracki checks both boxes. Its mini design is not only mobile but also has a powerful GPS adapter with worldwide coverage. You can use it the US or Canada hassle-free. You can also use it in Africa to track your child, car, or pet using your phone. Trackimo weighs just 1.4 ounces and has a battery life of approximately three days with 1-5 minute updates.
What We Like
- 1-5 minute updates
- Compact (1.4 ounces)
- Global coverage
- Tracks most moving items
Our Verdict
Trackimo Tracki is a mini (1.4-ounces) GPS tracker for all moving items. You can use it to track a car, pet, or a child anywhere in the world from your smartphone.
9. Bolt2X GPS Tracking Device
Even the Bolt2X is slightly larger than the Trackimo Tracki tracker and needs a monthly subscription to work; it is a dependable product. Its battery-powered design, for instance, does not require an electrical connection to work. Therefore, you can hide it anywhere in or on your car or the backpack of your child without anybody noticing. Its system not only supports real-time tracking but also send text and email alerts for movements, geo-fencing, and in case of cars, speed. The communication between the Bolt2X GPS tracker and smartphones is fast and seamless.
What We Like
- Seamless communication
- Email and text alerts
- Battery-powered design
- Easy to conceal
Our Verdict
If you are can afford few dollars every month as fees, you will love the Bolt2X GPS tracker. It is a portable battery-powered product that supports real-time tracking. You can also set a geo-fence and or set email and text alerts for movement and speed, to name a few.
8. TAOZHI Mini Portable GPS Tracker
With TAOZHI, you will have a peace of mind knowing where your kid or pet is at all times. Its 0.64-ounce design is portable and easy to conceal in backpacks and clothes. You also get a durable GPS tracker that does not charge subscription fees to track your child. Thus, for a cheap one-time fee, you will get real-time GPS data directly on your phone. It has a one-click SOS function for calling a number in 4 seconds and a geo-fence service for setting boundaries for children. When your child crosses the geo-fence, it sends a text or an email.
What We Like
- No subscription fees
- SOS functionality
- Geo-fencing function
- Light (0.64 ounces)
Our Verdict
Most smartwatches have in-built GPS adapters. Even though some work well, shop for a full-fledged portable GPS tracker such as TAOZHI to monitor your child’s movements. The real-time GPS data it generates are super accurate. Its geofencing and SOS features, on the other hand, add another layer of protection outdoors.
7. Spytec STI GL300MA GPS Tracker
The Spytec STI GL300 will help you to keep watch of your child at school or luggage in the airport. It also ideal for tracking seniors or mentally-challenged siblings from home or work. Like Bolt2X, Spytec STI as a monthly charge. However, because you can track movements in real-time via Google Maps, it is a worthy product to have at home. It also has a good battery life (two weeks) and sends push notifications for violation of a geo-fence. Finally, via its 24/7 hour customer service system, you can seek help when needed.
What We Like
- 24/7 hour customer service
- Cutting edge GPS adapter
- Long battery life (2.5 weeks)
- Can track most items
Our Verdict
Apart from children, you can use the Spytec STI to track seniors and items such as luggage. It sends accurate data that you can monitor in real-time via Google Maps.
6. Jiobit – Smallest Real-Time Location Tracker
To track the movements of your child, you do not need one of the bulky and expensive trackers available online. Jiobit, even though small, does a better job in most settings. To track your child’s movements to school, for instance, all you have to do is activate and secure it in a pocket of his or her backpack. Its battery-powered system tracks movements automatically and reported via GPS, BT, or cellular connections. You can also set live notifications for departure and or arrival from trusted locations such as school and home.
What We Like
- Sends live notifications
- Reports via WiFi, GPS, or cellular
- Compact and portable design
- Precise location reporting
Our Verdict
You will love the simplicity of the Jiobit GPS tracker. It also has an accurate system that tracks location accurately and communicates via GPS, cellular, or WiFi.
5. Amcrest GPS Tracker
Amcrest is one of the few GPS trackers that support tracking via phones and PC. It is also a versatile product that sends real-time data on the location of pets, pets, and cars every five seconds. Therefore, with an original one, tracking moving items will be a piece of cake for you. You can also set up and manage a geofence and set smart alerts for movement, crashes, or proximity warning. Amcrest is a waterproof GPS tracker. When it is raining outdoors, it will continue working as usual.
What We Like
- Send data every 5 seconds
- Waterproof GPS tracker
- Supports phone and PC tracking
- Smart alerts and reports
Our Verdict
The real-time GPS data Amcrest sends every five seconds is accurate. You can also set it to send alerts or report for geo-fence violations in real-time to your phone or PC. These make it one of the advanced trackers on our list.
4. Optimus GPS Tracker (2.0)
This second edition of the Optimus GPS Tracker has helped many parents to track lost kids or items. For just few dollars a month, you get a reliable GPS tracker for Android and iOS devices. Even though slower than the Amcrest GPS tracker, you can upgrade its speed from 30 seconds to 10 seconds. Its connections are fast and accurate, while the text and email alerts it generates are suitable for tracking movement. For instance, you can set it to send a message whenever your child enters a restricted area or reaches school. You can also set it to send driving reports such as speeding and crashes in real-time.
What We Like
- Upgradeable speed (30-10 seconds)
- Generates movement reports
- PTCRB Certified Unit
- Full coverage of the USA
Our Verdict
If you are in the USA and struggle to track your child, check out Optimus. It sends our real-time location data every 30 seconds. You can also set its PTCRB-certified unit to send movement reports to your Android or iOS phone in real-time. Thus, with one, tracking kids is easy.
You get location reports every 30 seconds (upgradeable to 10 seconds) and text and email alerts for movements.
3. PRIMETRACKING Personal GPS Tracker
The PRIMETRACKING GPS tracker enables you to monitor your child’s whereabouts in real-time via a 4G LTE connection. You can also use it to track bikes, cars, and the elderly. The subscription fee seems too much for some people. However, the fact that you can carry this GPS tracker everywhere or track any location in the USA via a phone, computer, or tablet is invaluable. You also get real-time updates of changes in direction and when somebody is driving past the speed limit.
What We Like
- Compact and portable
- Instant GPS updates
- Geo-fence functionality
- Covers the entire USA
Our Verdict
With PRIMETRACKING, you can track anything at any time all over the USA from a phone or tablet. You can also set boundaries and get alert when your kid violated them.
2. Tile Pro with Replaceable Battery
The best GPS trackers are not only powerful but also easy to conceal. These are among many reasons why the Tile Pro is one of the most dependable GPS trackers to date. Each package has four trackers (two white and two black) that support most iOS and Android devices. You can also connect them with Google Pixel and most Alexa compatible devices and operate them via voice controls. To activate trackers, all you have to do is install a CR2032 battery and double-tap the ring button.
What We Like
- Easy to activate and use
- Support Android and iOS
- Battery-powered (CR2032)
- Four compact GPS trackers
Our Verdict
With Tile Pro, you can track up to four kids or items at the same time. Once paired with a phone (Android or iOS).
1. Cube Key Finder Smart Tracker
Even though designed as a key finder, Cube is also suitable for tracking dogs, kids, and luggage via a phone. It is a battery-powered tracker with a waterproof design that lasts for years. It also has a hole for securing it to keys, cat or dog collars, and zippers. Therefore, no matter the person or device you are tracking, the risk of it getting lost is low. You will need a simple CUBE application to locate CUBE on a map. Unfortunately, because it only works via Bluetooth, it has a relatively shorter range than most leading brands.
What We Like
- Easy to use application
- Ideal for tracking kids and pets
- Cost-effective tracker
- Easy to set up and operate
Our Verdict
Cube has a shorter range than most trackers that we have reviewed herein. However, if your aim is to track the whereabouts of your cat or kid at home, it is an ideal item to use. It is easy to set up and operate via an app.
