> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chirpwireless.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chirpwireless.io/dashboards/tracking-what-matters.md). # Tracking What Matters If you have a GPS tracker device — for your car, a pet collar, a bike, or anything else that moves — Chirp records where it's been and shows you the full history on a map. Instead of just knowing "the tracker is online," you can see the exact route it took, when it was at each point, and how fast it was moving. GPS tracking is only available for tracker-type devices. It's not a feature for every sensor — your living room temperature sensor stays put and doesn't need tracking. For seeing where stationary sensors are placed, see [Maps and Device Placement](/dashboards/maps-and-device-placement.md). Location history works for any device that reports GPS coordinates. A cellular vehicle tracker (OBD2, CAN, or standalone GPS) connects through the [Tracker Connector](/connectors/tracker-connector.md); a LoRaWAN GPS tag connects through the [LNS Connector](/connectors/lns-connector.md). Either way, once a device reports its location, its history shows up here. ## Where to find tracking 1. Tap **Devices** in the sidebar. 2. Tap a tracker device to open its detail page. 3. The tracker page opens with the **Overview** tab showing a map of the device's recent movements. ### What tabs you'll see The tabs on the tracker page depend on your screen size and the type of tracker: **On your computer (all tracker types):** * **Overview** — The map with location history. * **Device log** — A raw log of events from the tracker. * **Settings** — Tracker configuration. **On your phone (standard and GPS trackers):** * **Overview**, **Metrics**, **Device log**, **Settings** **On your phone (mobile tracker type):** * **Overview**, **Device log**, **Settings** The **Metrics** tab shows up on mobile for certain tracker types, giving you access to telemetry readings in a phone-friendly format. ## Picking a date range At the top of the tracker page, you'll see a **"Date range"** button. Tap it to choose which time period you want to see on the map. The calendar opens with only the days that have recorded data available for selection — grayed-out dates mean the tracker didn't send any position updates on those days. You can also use quick-select shortcuts for common ranges. Once selected, the button updates to show either the range name (like "Today" or "This week") or the specific dates in **DD.MM.YYYY - DD.MM.YYYY** format. ## Reading the map The Overview tab shows every recorded position from the selected date range as a **dot on the map**, connected by lines that trace the route. ### Tapping a point * **Tap** a point on the map to select it. The map smoothly zooms in on that location. * The selected point appears at full brightness, while all other points fade to make it stand out. * A **tooltip** pops up showing: * **When:** The date and time in DD.MM.YYYY, HH:mm format. * **Signal strength (RSSI):** If available — this tells you how strong the tracker's signal was at that point. * **Speed:** If available — how fast the tracker was moving. ### Following the route The lines between points show the path the tracker took. You can trace the route visually to see: * Where the tracker went during the day. * Where it stopped or lingered (points clustered together). * Whether it followed the expected path. ## What you might use this for * **Checking on your car** — "Where did the car go today?" Select today's date and see the full route on the map. * **Pet tracking** — If your dog's collar has a GPS tracker, check where your pet wandered during the afternoon. * **Bike security** — Left your bike locked up somewhere? Confirm it hasn't moved since you parked it. * **Reviewing yesterday** — Use the date range to look back at any day and see the full movement history. ## What's next * [Maps and Device Placement](/dashboards/maps-and-device-placement.md) — See where your stationary sensors are placed. * [Live Home Data](/dashboards/live-home-data.md) — How real-time updates reach your dashboards and maps. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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