If you're looking to invest in a tracker that can tackle a variety of scenarios, the Invoxia GPS tracker does a great job at its core. With an annual subscription included in its initial purchase price, it also offers considerable savings versus monthly subscription-based trackers. However, geofencing alert issues and other small quality hang-ups need to be weighed before purchasing.

Key Features
  • Real-time anti-theft alerts
  • Pairs with IFTTT
  • Proximity radar
  • Zone, travel, and movement alerts
  • GPS tracking
Specifications
  • Brand: Invoxia
  • Material: ABS Plastic
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth LE and Cellular
  • Battery: 2 weeks average usage
  • Range: Anywhere with LTE
  • Water Resistance: None
Pros
  • Quick and easy set-up
  • Great battery life
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to create custom zones for geofencing
  • Emergency button
  • IFTTT allows for many custom alert types
Cons
  • Not waterproof
  • No in-app way to check subscription status
  • Zone alerts come at a delay or sometimes not at all
  • Phone needs to be near to adjust certain settings
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Invoxia GPS Tracker

If you've experienced theft or loss of valuables, you know how vulnerable that can leave you feeling. To help this, GPS trackers offer reliable active monitoring and protection. However, this security often comes with an unclear long-term cost between activation fees and monthly subscriptions.

In contrast, the Invoxia GPS tracker avoids these typical financial headaches. The only question is it worth committing to for your sense of peace?

Invoxia GPS Tracker Design

invoxia unboxing

Trackers typically come in all different shapes and sizes. In this case, the Invoxia GPS tracker opted for an elongated black aluminum case with a leather cord attachment. It measures out at 4.1 x 1 x 0.4 inches while weighing under a pound (30 grams).

The aluminum is anodized, so it does possess some added durability. Throughout testing, it was placed in a variety of different environments including glove compartments, trunks, luggage, bags, and more. It traveled fine in each, but you'll still need to keep environmental conditions in mind.

It operates between temperatures of 0°C to 40°C (32°F and 104°F). The Invoxia tracker also only has an IP-33 rating. So it's not waterproof and not suitable for conditions like rain.

invoxia on top of luggage

In terms of usability, it really shines in pocketed settings. Due to its long shape, it easily slides into most spaces without getting buried. Thanks to the leather cord, retrieval also doesn't require any extensive fishing around.

Battery and Battery Life

invoxia micro USB port

One of the crucial use factors of a GPS tracker is its battery life. For this tracker, Invoxia chose a rechargeable 250mAh battery that utilizes micro-USB for charging. It comes with only a very short micro-USB to USB-A cable, but I was still able to charge it via a power adapter without issue.

During the initial charge, it takes eighty minutes to fully charge. So how long does it last after?

Depending on your average travel time and tracking frequency, the battery can last between four days and seven weeks while actively tracking. If dealing with a stationary item, this battery can last up to four months. To save its battery, the tracker only updates its position once every twenty-four hours (anti-theft mode) when no movement is detected.

In terms of the battery life estimates, Invoxia is very spot-on. During a week of testing with longer trips and frequent position updates, only around half the battery was used up. I was able to recharge it back to full in under an hour.

Coverage, Connectivity, and Subscriptions

invoxia glove compartment

Within the United States, the Invoxia GPS tracker uses LTE-M and 4G networks with a particular emphasis on AT&T. Thanks to the wide coverage, you shouldn't have any issue using it in most areas.

The other basic requirement for use is an iOS 10+ or Android 5+ device. To pair your device, the Invoxia GPS tracker uses Bluetooth LE (Bluetooth Low Energy) 4.0. A few devices aren't compatible, so it's best to check before purchasing (see the technical datasheet).

Since it comes with its own SIM card and a subscription (one or two-year) is included in the price, you only have to account for the upfront cost. There are no hidden activation fees or monthly subscription costs to contend with. The only issue with its annual subscription model is there's no clear way to check your subscription status within the paired app.

After the initial year(s), Invoxia will charge $39.90 per year. Otherwise, your device will be disabled.

Setting Up the Invoxia GPS Tracker

Pairing the tracker doesn't take very long. Once you've enabled location access, placing the device close allows the app to detect the tracker via Bluetooth.

Following this, the app will ask what country you'll be using your GPS tracker in, what you'll monitor (vehicle, person, or other), and who will be using it (for vehicles). Minus your country and monitoring type, the additional fields are optional and can be skipped during set-up. If you do decide to monitor a person, the only notable difference is the absence of the anti-theft setting.

After your initial selections, the tracker will update its firmware and give you a quick rundown of the app's features.

Using the Invoxia GPS Tracker

invoxia backpack placement

Most of the Invoxia GPS app experience involves setting up your tracker parameters then coming back to view the results. These are relatively minimalistic, so it's easy to go in and start tweaking for your use.

Under the app's tracker settings, you can change your tracker image, name, and details by tapping the current image. You'll also see the option to put the tracker on standby or adjust the frequency of updates if you're connected via Bluetooth.

For active tracking, you can choose between three presets:

  • High Frequency: Updates every five to seven minutes (Battery life ranges from four days to two weeks)
  • Standard Frequency: Updates every ten to twelve minutes (Battery life ranges from nine days to three weeks)
  • Low Frequency: Updates every thirty to thirty-two minutes (Battery life ranges from three weeks to seven weeks)

During testing, I tried each of the settings, and the arrival of the updates typically fell in the range of every setting. If they didn't, it correlated with problematic areas or conditions.

Besides the update frequency, two other settings require a Bluetooth connection. While disconnected, you can't activate notifications for movements while stationary. You also won't be able to access the advanced settings which deal with firmware updates, logs, and unregistering your device.

At any time, you can use the proximity radar. This feature allows you to use the Bluetooth connection of the device to tell if you're getting closing to or further from the tracker. You can also make the tracker start ringing if you need more help figuring out its location.

If you need to check your past positions, the app keeps a timestamped log with the option to pull up the location on your map app.

invoxia back button

The Invoxia GPS tracker also features a subtle button on the back of the tracker. This can be pushed to send an emergency notification. This sends a notification indicating a button press has occurred along with the location.

Invoxia GPS Timeline and Zone Alerts

Besides settings, there are a few things you can do from the map itself. You can change between views (normal and satellite). To focus on the tracker, tap the crosshair to lock onto its position.

If you swipe up on the tracker bar, you can view the time and address of its last known location. From here you can also view your timeline or set zone alerts.

When tapping any of the graphed points, it'll bring up the tracker's name along with the date and time (or time range). If you tap again, you'll get the address and the option to create a custom zone around this location.

For zone alerts, all you have to do is name it, set its radius (100 meters to 1 kilometer), and specify whether you want to receive an alert when arriving, leaving, or both. With Invoxia's default zone alerts, however, I ran into most of my problems, often receiving the notification late or not at all.

To prevent this, it helps to set multiple zone alerts for the same address at different radius measures. Otherwise, you'll be left relying on notifications of movement.

Invoxia GPS App Differences

Between the Android version and iOS versions of the app, the differences are largely aesthetic. However, the iOS version of the proximity radar offers a more precise and clear method of locating your tracker. I was also able to view a 2D and 3D terrain image on the map on iOS.

IFTTT Alert Possibilities

If you're unfamiliar with IFTTT (If This Then That), it allows you to connect services (apps and devices) such that when one trigger goes off, you can make an action take place on another service. When initially testing the pairing, I opted to supplement the missing or delayed zone alert notifications with IFTTT. For this, I let IFTTT notify me with an email, text, and a LINE message whenever I entered a specific zone.

If I tried to use these all on the same alert, I wouldn't receive a notification every time. But when I assigned services to different zones, it successfully triggered each time. While useful, I was unable to test the button and anti-theft alarm triggers due to the Invoxia tracker never loading within the app.

The inclusion of IFTTT integrations opens up an extensive amount of options. You can even use IFTTT applets with advanced filters to superpower your tasks.

Should You Buy the Invoxia GPS Tracker?

The Invoxia GPS tracker does a good job at its primary purpose, but some features feel underdeveloped. If you're using it primarily as an anti-theft tool, you probably won't mind these. For active trackers, you'll notice these small issues increasingly.

Still, the Invoxia GPS tracker's price point and overall ease of use make it an attractive option.