TKSTAR GPS Car and Bike Tracker - Setup, Demo and Review

I take a look at what I would call a 'cheap Chinese' tracker.

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[jtbmaypa]

I got 3 units. They are working perfectly. I used them to track ocean currents. I didn't realize water got in due to periodic waves covering the unit until a week later. When they started to show signs of malfunction, I can still track it on the internet but no sms anymore, I cleaned it and they are back to operation but some functionality are gone such as led indicators. I just cover the mic pin hole with electrical tape and added some silicon sealant to the gasket to make sure no water can't enter again.

[ysituation]

Really useful video mate and you’re very easy to listen to, with the occasional humour, unlike some reviews out there which are so long-winded and dull. Appreciate it.

[TheLimby]

I have this unit on my classic mini, for a year now no problem, i use it on the basic text back settings, peace of mind.

[monster]

hi andy, , just bought the above tracker, , only had it a few days, , but first impressions are positive, , straight forward and easy to use, , i needed peace of mind for my expensive camper van, , early days, , but looks to be a decent buy at a very resonable price :))

[garyjamieson]

Mine has worked great for 6 months. I have it hidden in the van with a dedicated power supply. All good so far.

[mightybigtellz]

Question
Do I take out my sim card from my phone and put the GPS tracker sim card into my phone and then program everything from the phone and then reinstall the tracker sim card back into the gps

[khanywilliams]

dos it work out of US if yes let me know where to get it in cameroon

[EugenioLiso-fjbt]

The vibration is very good and is the most important feature.uiu have the warning on your phone in 10 sec

[staffan]

I can confirm that the shake alarm works very well / I'd say perfectly. You can also set the sensitivity.

All sms communication / alarms also works perfectly (that is my experience).

Geofencing also works (but not in a garage. The GPS does not retrieve correct position while in a garage. However, the shake alarm always works)

[MrDazdavies]

thank you just bought this because of your video.. im very happy with you experience i may of done the same mistakes thank you for saving me time and money, , also the install omg a big thx, , keep safe Darren

[ScepticFrog]

Update on mine. Brilliant piece of kit. Tracking my car when I was on holiday. Works perfect!!!

[hanss]

Just got this for my subaru this xmas. I'm stoked to get it up and running

[markhorney]

Advice people, don't install it to your battery as you can drain the bike battery. It has its own long life rechargeable battery. Wiring it up to the ignition so it charges while you are riding.

[corky]

Hi Andy. How did you figure out that the Three Mobile sim is not compatible? I bought a sim from Irish provider "Eir" and I'm not getting any replies from the Tkstar so can't set it up.

[saucmup]

How do i get the correct SIM card? And how do i get the pay as you go app? Or are you using your browser to pay?

[neodenovo]

Anyone know how to change the ICCID number attached to account. There is no edit options in the app settings. Mytkstar.net also doesn't have an option. I've sent an email to TK Star but not recieved anything yet.

[impossibletoforget]

How do you know when the sim card is not compatible?

[antoinekahwaji]

DO you need sim with just text and call, or it has to have internet?

[thefunkygibbon]

So how much did it actually cost per month in data charges on that tesco sim in the end? i'm assuming that the 2quid you saw was used in the first couple of days included a lot of text messages costs that you used to set the thing up etc.

[nsnlsstudio]

I Just purchased one but instead of the app tracking the gps device, the app is tracking my phone. I know where I am I need to know where my device will be