Maggy Tracker (SMS geofence)

Maggy Tracker is a tracking application that allows you to use a spare Android device without a data plan (SMS based) to keep track of your car, boat, person - whatever you wish to keep track of!

Lots of us have a spare phone hanging around, but without a data plan/SIM card. This app allows you to make use of that spare device without having to pay for expensive data; all you need is a pay as you go SIM card in order for the device to be able to send SMS alerts.

The application allows you to define a geofence, so that if the device leaves that area, you will receive an SMS alert. You can also set and disable the geofence by sending SMS/text messages to the device running the application. Alternatively, you can simply message the device to report back it's current location. You will receive a link to google maps in order to be able to determine the location of your device (subject to having a GPRS signal).

Note that although you don't need a data plan on the device running Maggy Tracker, if you have no data connection at all then the map may show blank when you try and define your geofence. My advice is to connect your device to a data network with a free wifi connection in order to initially download a local map and sent the geofence. Once set, you can take a note of the co-ordinates - you can set the geofence by sending these in an SMS.

Maggy Tracker was originally created in order for me to track my beloved Mazda MX-5 - AKA 'Maggy' - in case she were ever stolen.

Please note that we cannot be help responsible for any loss of device or possession resulting in failure/unexpected behavior of the application. This is merely a tool to assist you in locating your device and you agree to use at your own risk.

Full details are at http://www.myasto.com/maggytracker.html