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ShieldGPS uses 4G LTE networks to update your tracker’s position every 10 seconds, accurate to a few metres. Whether you’re monitoring a vehicle, a piece of equipment, or a loved one, the live map gives you a constant, real-time picture of where your tracker is — at any moment of the day.
ShieldGPS live tracking map showing a vehicle's current location, movement status, and tracking controls

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View Your Live Location

Open the ShieldGPS app on iOS or Android, or visit the web dashboard at shieldgps.co/dashboard. Navigate to the map screen and tap the name of the tracker you want to follow. The map centres on its current position and refreshes automatically every 10 seconds — no need to pull to refresh or reload the page.

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Map Modes

Standard Map

The default street-map view shows roads, place names, and points of interest — ideal for everyday tracking in urban and suburban areas.

Satellite View

Switch to satellite imagery for a bird’s-eye view of the terrain — useful for rural locations, construction sites, or anywhere roads aren’t clearly labelled.
To switch between modes, tap the map-style icon in the top corner of the map screen in the app, or use the layer control on the web dashboard.
ShieldGPS dashboard map controls for map layers, filters, route history, and Smart Lock

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Location Accuracy

ShieldGPS uses state-of-the-art GPS technology to place your tracker’s position to within a few metres under normal conditions. The system combines GPS satellite data with 4G LTE cell-tower information to maintain accuracy even when the GPS signal alone is weak.

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What Affects Accuracy

For the most reliable results, position hard-wired or hidden trackers (such as the FMT100 or OB22) where the device has as much exposure to the sky as possible.

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Online and Offline Status

A coloured status indicator appears next to each tracker in your device list and on the map:
  • Green — The tracker is online and actively sending location updates.
  • Grey — The tracker has not sent an update recently. This can mean the device is powered off, out of mobile network coverage, or in a location (such as an underground car park) where it cannot connect.
If a tracker shows grey unexpectedly, check that the device is powered on and has network coverage in its current location.
Position accuracy is best when the tracker has a clear view of the sky. If the tracker is brand new, allow a few minutes for it to acquire a GPS fix for the first time.