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  niklagos1

  2024-07-28

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  The product worked perfectly and the settings could be easily adjusted, so I could easily give it five stars until the time came to charge the battery for the second time. The battery lasted three months the first time. From the second time onwards, the battery lasts 10 to 12 days with energy-saving settings, which I find unacceptable.

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  Steve_Harley

  2024-06-22

  Easily set it up with the 2 apps, read the comments to understand but be careful they sell the old one for the 905B 10000 milliamp battery must say 905B on the back and the new one is heavier, the card I put in is planetsim works perfectly

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  chris_chrisrer

  2024-06-17

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  It does what it promises very well..... It has many comments that fully inform you..... The only research that remains is which provider to go with and what is more cost-effective.... For now, I have a What's Up number because Cosmote is reliable in terms of signal.... If someone has something else to suggest, please write it down. I have doubts about the signal and the charges with Planet Sim

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  kostas_dalis

  2024-06-09

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  Excellent purchase, exactly what I wanted and the battery lasts for over a month, you just forget that you have it

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  SAVVAS2993

  2024-06-03

  Very good!!!!!!

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  thanasis_andeadakis

  2024-05-27

  I got it from a store that sells it for 50+ euros on skroutz, but in the store I went to and bought it from, for some reason the price was 43 euros.. :P
  It was worth every penny, it does what it's supposed to do!
  Every 10 seconds it has live location and various other things you can use (geofence, energy saving, various notifications, etc.).
  I also used a PlanetSim card.. I activated it by sending my details to their email and they activated it for me.. (there are instructions for everything inside the prepaid sim card)
  Now I hear various things about installation etc.. personally, by doing what I just mentioned + downloading the app you need to download (instructions in the gps manual)
  It worked plug and play, I didn't have to rack my brain for anything... Of course, I have to say that I expected 1-2 BUSINESS hours to activate my card.. and then the GPRS worked fine

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  Ramy_Osman63

  2024-05-23

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  So far I have reached the first charging cycle after 2.5 months. The gps has a deviation in position only a few times, 2-3 meters and rarely 30 meters. The push notification is quite worth it when the device senses the slightest movement. I use it in combination with the Planet Sim which costs 20€ per year.

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  NMR

  2024-05-08

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  Connected immediately!
  Notifications come without SMS in the ALERT MESSAGES of the application but without sound notification, forcing the user to pay for an SMS package, which, if used, the device's capabilities are immediately exhausted.

  NEW IMPRESSION 15/07/24
  On the first charge, the battery lasted a month with many tests - routes and many notifications, and of course, I was impressed. However, when it reached 25%, I put it back on charge and since then, when it reaches 100%, it lasts at most 5 to 6 days with a parked - immobilized vehicle without needing to send a single notification..!!!

  1 Star until the responsible parties respond to me and replace the product with one that works properly.!

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  Thanos_7039

  2024-04-21

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  Easy installation. The battery seems to last a long time. I use the geo fence function. I wouldn't trust the magnet.

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  yannisparas

  2024-03-19

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  It does what it promises! It works economically with a planetsim card, easy installation, user-friendly application, and startup! Unfortunately, many problems with the Android application are solved by uninstalling and reinstalling...

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  Marios8rylos

  2024-03-05

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  Only the magnet is not reliable, almost useless.
  During charging it says not to use a fast charger. So be careful.
  The application also works perfectly, great accuracy. Provides Geo fence, vibration alarms.
  Notification of geofence and vibration.
  The battery lasts as long as it says.
  It is quite large (not easily concealable)

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  Vasilis__Z

  2024-02-23

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  Amazing gps tracker. I had and still have 2 from the previous model, but this one seems to have a longer battery life since it's a beast. They have also improved the instructions a bit for the better.

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  George_Liok

  2024-01-12

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  I had a little difficulty finding the correct APN settings (depending on the network of the SIM card), but other than that, it is excellent. It has a speed alarm that you can set to send you a message at a certain speed, and a shock alarm if someone moves it (I have it installed on my motorcycle). It has live tracking, and you can call it at any time and it will send you a message with various information such as location (pin on the map), battery level, speed, etc.

  It has a strong magnet on the bottom and overall the size is borderline big for me. It is definitely value for money. The battery lasts for at least a month, depending on usage

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  George_____

  2024-01-07

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  Very good. The battery with the default settings lasts a long time. I have had it for 1 month and the battery is still at 60%. The menus are relatively good, they have settings but I haven't dealt with them much. For a user who doesn't have previous experience like me, you won't have a problem. The only complication is the sim card, but if you deal with it a little, you will figure it out.

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  johncarven

  2023-12-31

  It simply does its job. Don't expect too much. Personally, mine records the routes, saves them, but the signal passes through houses, it doesn't move like a car on the road, and in the parking lot it has a deviation of 10 to 100 meters.

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  cgoudr

  2023-11-30

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  From an initial test, a few days, it seems that TKstar is a reliable tracking device and if the preparatory steps are taken as indicated in the instructions included (i.e., activating the sim, removing the Pin and setting the APN of the provider, which usually happens automatically), then everything works from the start, with the placement of the card inside the device.

  The setup, initially better to be done through SMS commands (included in the instructions) to the mobile phone number that will be used, and then through the application provided in android or iOS environment.

  Because it seems that initially the device starts tracking with the LBS protocol, a command should be sent to activate the GPS with the command "gprs123456". Another setting that should be made initially to send/record data correctly is regarding the timezone, with the command "timezone123456 +2" for Greece at least.

  As for the android application at least that I use, after installing it from the Playstore (Application: TKStar GPS or Winnes GPS), registration is required, and the Login/username details can be used thereafter if you want to access it through the web interface of the manufacturing company (www.mytkstar.net).

  The application initially presented me with some software errors/crashes, but after registration, I uninstalled/reinstalled it and since then it works without flaws or errors. The application, if you allow permissions in the mobile notifications, can inform you about the "activities of the device" without strictly needing to send SMS, consuming units from the mobile card.

  For example, if you have set a geo-fence at the point where you park your vehicle daily, and there is an exit or entry from this area, immediately the application will inform you about it.

  The web interface of the TKStar company (www.mytkstar.net) is not particularly designed, but it has all the information you need for the purpose and at the same time allows you to export the data stored by the device in excel format as statistics.

  The battery, due to the 10,000 mAh, lasts a long time (depending, of course, on the use of the device), considering that when there is no activity, it goes into sleep mode. For the battery life, I do not yet have a complete picture, but I estimate, observing that it has remained at 100% for 2 days, that it will last more than 1 to 1/2 months.

  Attention, in charging the device of course, it should not be done with fast chargers, as it will damage the battery, over time, something that is also mentioned in the instructions.

  As for the tracking system, the response I observed in relation to the actual location of the vehicle is perhaps better than that of the mobile phone (Samsung S20+). Possibly some inaccuracies - of course, it also depends on the weather conditions, e.g. cloudy sky.

  The sock sensor is also quite sensitive, so with the slightest vibration of the vehicle, it "wakes up" the device and starts sending/recording data.

  Overall, I consider the use of such mobile devices better, regardless of the negative aspect that you have to be aware of charging it periodically (although with the low battery level notification at 20%, it cannot escape you), compared to fixed GPS systems that are connected to the vehicle's battery, and this for a very simple reason. Because there is the possibility to "hide" it in a certain point of the vehicle, unlike the fixed ones the thieves know where to locate them, or to interrupt the power supply (regardless of whether they have a backup battery).

  A negative for me on the device is that it uses an old type charging cable and not Type-C.

  Overall, it is a very honest purchase in relation to the selling price, as it has good build quality and is quite reliable in the data it sends.

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  Spookaki

  2023-11-24Expert user

  It works perfectly. It sends notifications, records, and is much easier to set up than other reviews suggest. It has live monitoring capability, route history, and alarms for Geofence, Overspeed, and Vibration. Specifically:
  - "Geofence" defines a radius as a fence and sends a notification when the GPS Tracker enters or exits it.
  - "Overspeed" notifies when it exceeds a specific speed limit.
  - "Vibration" or "Shake" or "Shock" notifies when the Tracker's stillness or balance is disturbed.
  If you are using it for anti-theft notification and do not want to receive 100 messages every time your vehicle moves, the best option is Geofence. I do not consider Overspeed to be particularly useful. While Vibration alarm is a good anti-theft solution, it will send you many unnecessary notifications while driving. In any case, you can configure which notifications and alarms you want to receive through the application. Note that every time the Tracker wakes up, it synchronizes its GPS and makes some jumps on the map, so I recommend setting Overspeed to something higher than 20km/h and Geofence radius larger than 200m.
  In terms of cost and spam, it is preferable not to use SMS as a means of receiving notifications, but one of the applications. If you do not want your phone to constantly ring every time your vehicle moves, I recommend installing the application on another device, such as a tablet at your home.
  Note that the GPS Tracker continues to record and update the server with its route regardless of whether notifications are received. You can also access it through a browser on the website "mytkstar.net" using the same login credentials as the application.
  The data consumption in terms of Megabytes is negligible, less than 1MB per day. However, this number depends on the movements of your vehicle and the standby mode you have set. Between us, there is no reason to set a standby mode other than 24h or 12h. The standby mode determines how often the GPS Tracker sends its location regardless of whether there has been movement, which I consider unnecessary. Regarding battery life, like with MB, it depends on your movements. Personally, I use the TK905 model, and within 20 days, it dropped by 32%. With this in mind, I would say that the TK905B easily has a duration of 3 to 4 months.
  If the GPS Tracker is offline, it still works normally, it just saves energy. If you want to wake it up, a phone call from your mobile is enough. It will remain awake for 5 minutes, and if there is no movement, it will go back to sleep.
  The process I followed to set it up is as follows:
  1) Download the TKSTAR GPS application.
  2) Insert a SIM card into the GPS Tracker to activate it.
  3) Wait 1-2 minutes for the 2 LEDs, blue (GPS) and yellow (Data), to turn on. If they remain continuously lit, it means you need to perform the initial setup, continue to step 4. If they are blinking, it means the device is ready for use, proceed to step 7.
  4) Before sending a message, shake the GPS Tracker or call its SIM number to wake it up.
  5a) Open the application and select "Resume SMS" to make the basic settings. Specifically, set the Admin number, turn on GPRS, and set the APN name.
  5b) You can find the APN name through a Google search or from your provider. Indicatively: Cosmote: internet, Vodafone: internet.vodafone.gr, Nova: net.nova.is, Planetsim: apn
  6) If the configuration is done correctly, the lights will start flashing.
  7) Open the application or go back to the home screen and connect to mytkstar.net using the Tracker's ID and the code which is "123456" for all.
  Through the application, you can now make changes to all settings. There is a second application called WINNES GPS which I personally use because in the GPS work mode option it has a standby of 24 hours compared to the other one which has 12, and it also has more options regarding the notifications sent by the application.
  In short, TKSTAR GPS is good for the initial configuration of the Tracker and WINNES GPS for everything else.
  My friend got it and didn't need to send a single SMS, it received a signal directly and connected through the application to make the desired settings.

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  George_p1

  2023-11-01

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  Almost a month. It takes a little searching to set it up but it's not rocket science. It works great. Very good accuracy. The battery lasts a long time if it updates every 24 hours. The most important thing is that the platform is free with no subscription and the app is great.

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  aprovleptos16

  2023-09-19

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  Very good battery (lasts for months if set to send updates every 24 hours), however you cannot see its location at all times, but in case it moves, it will "wake up" immediately and give a signal

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  Tsokas

  2023-07-17

  Excellent product for moto gps tracker, use through website on PC or through app on smartphone, for initial setup and overall use.
  Personally, I chose a PlanetSIM with a cost of around 16€/year.

  (I will return with more information about battery life)

  I'm back!
  So, the battery lasts for 1 month (sends notification through the app when it drops below 20%) and charges again within one night.

  In conclusion, it does what it says it does quite satisfactorily, I would recommend it

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  sotiris.tamisis

  2023-07-07

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  How to play through the application.
  1. Insert the card.
  2. Send a message to the card number with the following commands. Wait for a response after each command.
  > begin123456
  > reset123456
  > gprs123456
  > apn123456 "enter the provider's apn here" e.g. for vodafone > apn123456 internet.vodafone.gr
  > password123456 xxxxxx where xxxxxx is the new password

  There are other commands as well, it requires a little research. But it works with these.

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  Valantis_Chris

  2023-06-27

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  Accurate tracking, SMS notification and through the application as soon as the vehicle starts (shock alarm). Very good application for android. With one charge, the battery lasts almost 2 months. If you call the SIM number, it sends a message with the location of the vehicle and a link that opens Google maps. Ability to set movement area boundaries and maximum speed.

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  DonPapas

  2023-06-21

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  Very good battery, lasts many days and I update the location very often.
  The user interface of the app as well as the web-based one is okay, but it would be better if it was integrated with Apple Maps. Also, I think this particular product uses a 2G network and if Greece ever decides to shut it down, the device will not be able to work. Nevertheless, it does its job perfectly and I had no problem connecting it to the SIM card because I first set the APN of the card through my mobile phone and then removed the pin after a conversation with the data provider.

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  MarKr88

  2023-05-22

  The product is excellent for its price, it just requires a little patience in setting it up with the sim card you choose. I use planetsim in the GPS and its location is almost exactly where the vehicle is. I have never lost signal even in areas with poor coverage from the three companies. Its application is great, it notifies you when it moves and goes into standby mode to save battery. When I'm not using it, I simply remove the sim card and it automatically deactivates. There are videos on the internet showing how to set it up. Just so you know, planetsim is currently the most economical option for me in this matter. You can also disable the messages the app sends you and save money since its signal reaches almost everywhere in Greece! I have the impression that it also works in some countries in Europe. So combine the GPS with a sim card that suits your pocket, do a good setup, and you will be satisfied!

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  spyros.venetis

  2023-04-23

  It worked for two days and then it constantly goes offline and sometimes completely shuts down. I consider it a waste of money!!!!!!

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  Alexandra_K

  2023-01-02

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  I bought it as a gift for a friend, the battery life is excellent, it's much more worth it to get this one with 10000mAh, than the other one that has more reviews but with half the mAh, due to the cost, as the price difference is about 20€ and the battery in this one lasts much longer. Accurate signal, the application is very easy to use, and overall a value for money choice. I will also buy it for my car

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  dimitris19642807

  2022-07-10

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  For those wondering, the difference between the Tkstar 905 and the Tkstar 905B is in the battery capacity (5000 vs 10000mah). I still haven't clarified if I got the model that is advertised.
  In any case, the product is excellent and delivers on its promises. It requires patience during setup because when you give the command for gprs operation, it takes 2 to 12 hours to activate. Most people think that the device has a problem. Other than that, it works very well.

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  christos3297

  2022-06-29

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  I have had it for about a month. Until I managed to set it up, I even reached the point of sending it back. First of all, I removed the sim card that was inside and put in my own. This way, I can adjust the data and messages (because it requires messages) to wake it up or call it.
  Here I should mention that the APN of the card must be activated and the pin must be disabled.
  So, after managing to set it up here https://www.vitaraclub.gr/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=30110 and thanks to the person who wrote it, it works perfectly. It shows me where the scooter moved at any given time, I also activated the geofence for greater security and everything is fine. Its magnet is not reliable, because simply it does not have the power that the description claims. So, I have hidden it in a strange corner where it is not visible and I charge it with a 20000 mah power bank. Also, be very careful where you buy it from because the aftersales service plays a big role in this device.

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  DIMITRIOS_SIFNAIOS

  2024-07-18

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  20 days of autonomy and great support from the application using an internet card.

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  ΒΑΣΙΛΗΣ ΠΑΠΟΥΛΙΔΗΣ

  2024-06-11

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  Awesome worth it!!!

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