Flexible Mobile Phone Tracking Solutions
Mobile phones are extremely valuable devices that we use on a daily basis. Not only do they keep us connected, but they also give users a critical sense of security, as they know they have access to support in the case of an emergency.
Enter Crystal Ball’s phone tracker, an application that offers unparalleled fleet visibility and serves as the perfect alternative to traditional vehicle tracking systems. Designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of businesses, our mobile phone tracker provides a comprehensive set of features that can empower fleet managers and transform their daily operations.
With our mobile tracking solution, you can bid farewell to expensive hardware installations and complicated setups. This cost-effective solution leverages the power of smartphones, enabling you to effortlessly track and manage your fleet and employees without the need for additional tracking devices. Simply install our user-friendly mobile application on your drivers’ smartphones, and you’re ready to gain real-time insights into your fleet’s activities.
Features of Crystal Ball's Mobile Tracker
- A cost-efficient alternative to vehicle tracking: Using the smartphone’s GPS technology, our app transmits location and journey data to Crystal Ball’s web-based field service management system. The system then displays this “live” location data on our Google Map interface, with a supporting suite of journey reports which can be exported to MS Excel.
- Management Dashboard: Displays fleet statistics in real-time, with the ability to compare data over selected time periods (days, weeks, months, or specific date ranges).
- Automated Timesheets: Deliver accurate data that can be used for wages, overtime, or billing time to customers.
- Alarms and Alerts: Notifies management and supervisors of specific events by email – such as vehicles speeding or entering / exiting geofenced locations
How does Mobile Tracking work?
Crystal Ball’s phone tracker app uses a combination of technology and communication networks to monitor and gather data about workers and their vehicles’ movements. To begin using Crystal Ball’s mobile tracking app, fleet managers simply need to install the application on the smartphones as used by drivers. Once installed, the app taps into the phone’s built-in GPS system, enabling precise location tracking throughout the journey. The app then transmits this real-time location and journey data to the web-based field service management system.
Why should I invest in Crystal Ball's mobile tracking?
Crystal Ball’s Mobile Track provides total fleet visibility, which is particularly beneficial in cases where vehicle tracking may not be feasible. For instance, if part of your fleet comprises privately owned vehicles (grey-fleet) or if you wish to extend monitoring to employees outside of their vehicles, mobile phone tracking could be the ideal solution.
This option also offers tracking of essential metrics identical to traditional vehicle tracking, encompassing speed, complete location history, time on site, speeding, and more. It also enables the use of GeoFences to keep tabs on visits to and from specific locations, conveniently depicted on the map.
By employing Crystal Ball’s MobileTrack, you gain the advantage of receiving real-time alerts for specific events like speeding or excessive idling. This proactive approach allows you to promptly address any potential issues and ensure better overall fleet management.
Additionally, the system grants you the ability to analyse historical journey reports, granting valuable insights into past performances, allowing for data-driven decision-making and further optimisation of your fleet operations.
Benefits of Crystal Ball's Phone Tracker
Some of the benefits of Crystal Ball’s phone tracker include:
Real-time alerts and notifications
Stay on top of your fleet’s movements with our real-time alerts and notifications feature. Receive instant updates on vehicle status, location changes, and driver behaviour, our mobile phone tracker app can empower you to proactively address any issues or concerns as and when they arise. Whether it’s excessive speeding, harsh braking, or unauthorised vehicle usage, our solution keeps you well-informed with timely alerts, ensuring you can take immediate action.
Geo fencing capabilities
Mobile tracking solutions often include geo fencing features, allowing managers to set virtual boundaries on the map. When a vehicle or an employee enters or exits these predefined zones, alerts are triggered, enabling better security and monitoring.
Fleet performance analysis
The detailed location history and user movements provided by phone tracker apps enable fleet managers to conduct in-depth performance analysis. This data aids in identifying driving patterns, assessing driver behaviour, and implementing improvements to enhance overall efficiency.
Increased fleet security
By using GPS location tracking alerts to monitor vehicles, fleet managers can quickly locate stolen or lost vehicles, increasing the chances of recovery and reducing potential losses.
Employee accountability
Mobile tracking not only monitors vehicles but also tracks employees on foot. This feature ensures employees remain accountable for their actions and helps manage their time and attendance more effectively.
Cost optimisation
Access to accurate data on vehicle usage, idle time, and fuel consumption allows fleet managers to identify areas where cost-cutting measures can be implemented, contributing to overall cost optimisation.
Improved customer service
The ability to provide customers with accurate delivery ETAs, track shipments, and promptly respond to inquiries enhances customer satisfaction and improves overall service quality.
Beyond The Fleet – Employees in The field
When Vehicle Tracking stops, our mobile tracking takes over and even if employees venture indoors our (optional) Near Field Communication (NFC) solution’s check-ins take over. Mobile Tracking can track user movements on foot as well as in their vehicles. NFC Check-ins gives you an accurate, quick, & easy to use time and attendance solution. Historical journey reports can be downloaded or automatically emailed on scheduled dates.
Who Can Benefit From Crystal Ball's Mobile Tracking Solution?
Companies from various industries can benefit from Crystal Ball’s mobile tracking solution, including:
Transportation and Logistics Companies
- Mobile tracking can optimise fleet management, monitor shipments, improve route efficiency, and enhance overall logistics operations.
Field Service and Maintenance
- Industries that offer field services, such as repair technicians, maintenance teams, and installation services, can benefit from tracking their workforce and improving service response times.
Construction
- In the construction industry, mobile tracking can help monitor equipment location, manage construction fleets, and track project progress.
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MobileTrack Products Compared - Get started from £6 per handset per month
MobileTrack Lite vs MobileTrack Pro
- Mobile App – Included
- System Users – Unlimited
- Phone Support – Included
- Email Support – Included
- Live Location Updates
- 5 minute update intervals
- Snail Trails/Journey Playback
- Scheduled Reports
- Historical Reports
- Mobile App – Included
- System Users – Unlimited
- Phone Support – Included
- Email Support – Included
- Live Location Updates
- 3 minute/Turn by Turn/Heading update intervals
- Geofences
- Snail Trails/Journey Playback
- Scheduled Reports
- Historical Reports
MobileTrack FAQs
How does mobile tracking work?
To track your mobile phone using Crystal Ball’s MobileTrack solution, you would need to install our tracking app on a compatible handset. Once you have installed the application you can then login to our web based tracking portal and view the locations of your mobile devices on our mapping interface, play back journeys, setup alerts and download historical journey or event reports.
Can I track a vehicle with a smart phone?
Yes, our MobileTrack Pro app will record a vehicles journeys similar to a blackbox installed in a vehicle. You can then review these journeys as interactive journey playback animations or via downloadable reports.
Is Crystal Ball’s phone tracker compatible with Android devices?
If you have an android phone, do not worry. Our phone tracking app is compatible with a variety of android and iOS devices, available to download on Google Play.
Can your mobile tracker help locate a lost or stolen phone?
While our mobile tracker app offers a great level of added security to ensure the fleet is safe at all times, it is not designed for individual mobile phone tracking and recovery purposes.
Can Crystal Ball’s mobile phone tracking app assist in optimising fleet performance and reducing costs?
Absolutely! With real-time tracking data and historical insights from the best phone tracker apps, fleet managers can identify driving patterns, reduce idle time, and optimise routes, leading to cost-saving measures and enhanced overall efficiency.
Available to download on Google Play
What our clients say
James Neal
Managing Director, LDS CambridgeCrystal Ball was the only company that understood my requirements for a mobile tracking solution that would track my guys on foot.
Graeme Davison
General Manager, PointerEverything Crystal Ball does, it does over and above what I was expecting. It ticks all the boxes and is a better solution all round.
Nick Murphy
Operations Director, Bishops PrintersCrystal Ball have always listened to what we have requested and there seems to be constant development with the product.
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