Set up third party app tracking

Learn how to set up third party device location tracking AroFlo

Updated on May 30th, 2024

Third-party app tracking works in much the same way as setting up a supported GPS tracking unit and is ideal if you want to track the location of company devices.

Here are some scenarios:

  • Shared cell phones
  • Tablets
 

Before setting up any devices, we recommend checking out our GPS Tracking Overview page for pricing information.

 

There are three steps involved in setting up a mobile device as a GPS tracker:

  1. Create an Object in AroPoint and set up a Tracker ID for the device
  2. Set up GPS tracking on the device and assign the Tracker ID
  3. Link the Object to an Asset in AroFlo.

 

Create object in AroPoint GPS

Set up an Object in AroPoint GPS, ensuring you create your own Tracker ID.

Tracker ID name

A good name might be the device name and/or model, however, ensure the name does not include any spaces.

 

See more on creating an Object

 

 

Set up GPS Tracker app on your smart device

  1. Download the Mobile Phone GPS Tracker app. 
  2. On the setup screen, tap Tracker ID to enter the Tracker ID that you created (e.g. GalaxyS22).
  3. Tap Server and select Custom.
  4. Enter http://track.aropointgps.com and Submit.
  5. Sign In.

    Remember me

    Tick this box to remember your credentials to save you signing in each time.

     
  6. Tap Settings > Enable tracking.
 

 

  1. Go to Manage > Assets.
  2. Select the asset from the list, or create an asset for the device you want to track.
  3. Go to the AroPoint GPS tab.
  4. From the AroFlo Device Tracking option, select Configure.
  5. Select the corresponding AroPoint GPS Object from the list and click Link Object.

    Object Groups

    If you've set up Object Groups, these will display in the list as well, to make finding the right object easier. 

     

The asset will save and be shown on the Live Map.

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