Keys, bags & everyday essentials
BasicBob Tracking Tag
A compact tag with a keyring loop for the things you take everywhere.
Battery life: Up to 1 year
GPSBob Bluetooth tracking tags
Bluetooth tracking tags for everyday life
Find a tag for your keys, luggage, equipment or family care. Compare the options available in your region, with no built-in GPS or cellular connection.
1bn+devices in the worldwide location network
Updates depend on nearby participating devices. Network size does not guarantee local coverage or continuous tracking.
Everyday items & assets
Tools, equipment & assets
Long Life Magnetic Tracking Tag
A long-life tag with a built-in magnet and fixing holes for flexible mounting.
Battery life: Up to 3 years
Luggage, cases & equipment
Discreet BLE Location Sticker | Fit-and-Forget Tracker
A slim adhesive format for items that need a low-profile tracking tag.
Battery life: Up to 3 years
Family & care
Additional location information for parents and carers. These tags do not provide guaranteed live monitoring and do not replace supervision, a care plan or an emergency response service.
Additional information for carers
GPSBob Dementia Tracking Tag
A lightweight tag for a keyring or pocket, providing location reports when detected.
Battery life: Up to 1 year
School bags & family days out
GPSBob Child Tracking Tag
A compact tag for a bag or coat zip, with location reports when detected.
Battery life: Up to 1 year
Tracking service is charged separately. Check the product for included service and available plans.
How Bluetooth tracking works
Attach your tag
Choose a keyring tag, magnetic mount or adhesive sticker, then set it up with GPSBob.
A nearby device detects it
The tag sends a low-power Bluetooth signal. A compatible device participating in the network relays its approximate location.
Check the latest report
View the last reported location in GPSBob. If no compatible device is nearby, the location stays unchanged until the next detection.
Bluetooth tag or GPS tracker?
Choose around the updates you need, not just the size of the device.
| What matters | Bluetooth tracking tag | Cellular GPS tracker |
|---|---|---|
| How location is reported | Nearby participating devices report an approximate location. | The tracker determines its position using GPS and sends reports over a mobile network. |
| When it updates | When detected. No nearby compatible devices means no new location report. | At the device’s configured intervals, subject to GPS reception, mobile coverage and power. |
| Power & battery | Low power use; up to one or three years, depending on the tag and conditions. | Battery powered or vehicle powered; battery life varies with reporting frequency. |
| Useful for | Last reported locations for everyday items, equipment and additional family-care information. | More regular location reporting for vehicles, assets or personal use. |
Bluetooth tracking questions
Will it work without a nearby phone?
A compatible participating device must detect the Bluetooth signal to generate a new location report. Until then, GPSBob shows the last reported location. Not every nearby phone participates in the network.
Is this live GPS tracking?
No. These tags have no built-in GPS or cellular connection. Location reports depend on detection by nearby compatible devices, so neither the update frequency nor the location accuracy is guaranteed.
How many devices can help locate a tag?
The wider location network includes more than one billion compatible devices worldwide. That figure includes phones, tablets and computers, not just smartphones. A new report still requires a participating device to be nearby and able to relay it.
Can I use the child or dementia tag for live safety monitoring?
These tags provide additional location information when detected. Reports and any location-based alerts can be delayed. Use them alongside appropriate supervision and care arrangements; they are not an emergency response device or a guarantee of someone’s current whereabouts.
Does no SIM card mean no ongoing fee?
No. The tag does not have its own cellular connection, but GPSBob tracking service can carry an ongoing charge. Check the product’s included service period and plan options before buying.
Where will a Bluetooth tag work best?
Location updates are more likely where participating devices regularly pass nearby. In remote areas, enclosed metal spaces or places with few compatible devices, updates may be infrequent or unavailable.
