LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker has proven to be a versatile device, perfect for keeping track of personal belongings, vehicles and assets. In this post we are going to discuss the LandAirSea 54 battery life. The article also touches upon the factors affecting battery life and how to get longer battery backup.
LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker houses a compact Li-Ion battery life. It delivers 1 to 3 weeks of battery backup with 3 second to 3 minutes update interval. In low power mode which utilizes minimum power, it can last up to 18 months. We couldn’t find the battery capacity in mAh units anywhere on the device, instruction manual or the LAS website.
Battery life is one of the important points to consider when shopping for a GPS tracker. Portable GPS trackers are designed to be used for personal use such as tracking people, belongings, assets, pets and vehicles. Most commercial fleet tracking GPS devices draw power from a continuous source such as car battery through OBD II port. Personal GPS trackers however come with their own built-in battery unit.
Factors affecting your GPS tracker’s battery life
How hard is your GPS tracker working?
GPS tracking interval, update frequency or ping rate. These are some of the common terms used to describe how often your GPS tracker transmits the recorded tracking data to its servers. For example, a 3 second ping rate means your 54 tracker is reporting its position every 3 seconds. Tracking intervals vary widely from manufacturer to manufacturer. LandAirSea offers tracking intervals ranging from 1 minute to 3 seconds. Smaller the tracking intervals higher would be the monthly fee. At the same time, more frequent update rate means more work for the tracker which translates into faster battery consumption.
How’s the Cellular Signal Reception?
LandAirSea 54 battery life or any GPS tracker’s battery life is very much dependent on the cellular and GPS signal quality. If the device is operating in an area where cellular signal reception is weak, the tracker would be constantly in search for better signal. This leads to draining of precious Ampere-Hours from its battery. Remote areas from the city like the countryside, hills or rivers could be some of the areas where you may encounter weak cellular signal problem.
How’s the Weather?
Any GPS tracker requires a good clear unobstructed view of the sky to establish a good connection with the GPS satellites. Cloudy weather, rain or snow may sometimes hinder the tracker to lock on the GPS satellites. If the tracker is continuously in search of GPS satellites for a prolonged period, it will definitely deplete the tracker’s battery level.
How to get longer LandAirSea 54 battery life?
Longer Tracking Intervals
A quick and easy way to improve your 54 tracker’s battery life is by switching to a longer tracking interval. This will reduce how frequently your tracker updates its location data which in turn will conserve battery power. You can change the tracking interval using the LandAirSea mobile app or the Login portal on desktop.
Move Around
Move to an area or location where a good cellular signal is available. This option may not always be available and can’t be adopted all the time. However, when possible it can certainly help your tracker save a good chunk of battery power.
Look for Clear Skies
When you know you won’t be able to charge the tracker for a long time and its battery life must be conserved, avoid using the GPS tracker in underground areas like basements, covered places or during bad weather conditions when a clear sky is not available. This will prevent the tracker from continuously searching for GPS satellites and taxing its battery reserve.
Get a Hardwired Kit
If you wish to use your LandAirSea 54 GPS tracker for long periods without worrying about the hassle of recharging from time to time, you can get a LandAirSea universal hardwired kit. It is a useful tool for tracking vehicles and allows unattended operation. The kit enables the 54 tracker to draw power directly from the vehicle’s battery and can be easily installed under the dashboard.
We hope you found this guide on LandAirSea 54 battery life helpful and informative. If you would like to read the full review of 54 tracker, head over to LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker Review.