The TS299L is a plug-and-play cigarette lighter GPS tracker from a proven device family designed for private cars, ride-hailing, car-sharing and light fleet vehicles. Built for fast installation and reliable GNSS positioning, the TS299L is Plaspy compatible and enables real-time tracking and telemetry feeds without hardwiring. Its multi-generation cellular radio plus optional in-vehicle Wi‑Fi hotspot and Bluetooth sensor support make it a practical choice where easy deployment and passenger connectivity matter.
Designed to integrate smoothly with Plaspy, the TS299L brings vehicle location, disconnect alerts and Bluetooth sensor data into a single cloud platform for fleet management, anti-theft monitoring and passenger services. With FOTA support and regional cellular variants, it provides a flexible, manageable tracking solution for international deployments and mixed fleets.
Key Highlights
- Plug-and-play cigarette lighter form factor for fast, tool-free installation in most vehicles.
- Robust GNSS positioning with an internal antenna and reported accuracy of approximately 2.5 meters for precise GPS tracker location reporting.
- Multi-generation cellular connectivity (4G LTE Cat 1/4, 3G, 2G) with regional frequency band variants for global compatibility.
- Optional 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi hotspot supporting up to eight devices for passenger internet access and in-vehicle telemetry uplink.
- Bluetooth 4.2/5.0 support to connect external Bluetooth sensors and beacons for temperature, humidity or movement monitoring.
- Instant disconnect alert that detects removal from the cigarette lighter and triggers anti-theft notifications via Plaspy.
- FOTA (firmware over-the-air) updates and industry certifications (CE, ESD) plus ISO 7637 protections for automotive environments.
How It Works with Plaspy
When paired with Plaspy, the TS299L feeds continuous location and telemetry data into the platform for live map tracking, event alerts and historical reporting. Plaspy ingests GNSS fixes, device status, and sensor readouts, enabling fleet managers and operators to view vehicle movement, receive anti-theft notifications, and monitor environmental conditions from Bluetooth sensors.
- Real-time location updates and GNSS telemetry streamed to Plaspy for live tracking and replay.
- Removal/disconnect alerts sent immediately to Plaspy to support anti-theft workflows and rapid response.
- Bluetooth sensor data (temperature/humidity/movement) forwarded to Plaspy for cargo and transported-goods monitoring.
- Optional Wi‑Fi presence and hotspot status visible in Plaspy to correlate passenger connectivity with vehicle events.
- Remote firmware management via FOTA simplifies updates and ensures devices remain compatible with Plaspy over time.
Technical Overview
| Connectivity | 4G LTE Cat 1/4, 3G, 2G (multi-generation cellular) |
|---|---|
| Bands | Regional frequency band variants available to match Europe/Middle East/Africa, Americas, Australia, Japan, etc. |
| Power & Battery | Vehicle DC input DC 11.5–36 V / 1 A; optional 200 mAh / 3.7 V backup battery; standby ~100 mA; backup operation: power-saving ~20 hours, normal ~2 hours (manufacturer reported) |
| Interfaces | Cigarette lighter plug (plug-and-play), instant disconnect detection, 8 MB memory buffer for offline data storage |
| GNSS | Internal GNSS antenna; GNSS positioning accuracy approximately 2.5 meters (reported) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 / 5.0 for external sensors and beacons |
| Wi‑Fi | Optional 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi hotspot supporting up to 8 connected devices |
| Remote Management | FOTA (firmware over-the-air) supported |
| Certifications & Protections | CE, ESD certifications; ISO 7637 automotive protections |
| Physical | 105 mm × 51 mm × 23.5 mm; ~60 g; operating temp -20°C to 55°C; relative humidity 5%–95% |
Use Cases
- Fleet management for light commercial vehicles and passenger cars that require quick installation and Plaspy-compatible real-time tracking.
- Ride-hailing and car-sharing services offering passenger Wi‑Fi while tracking vehicle location and usage metrics.
- Anti-theft monitoring where instant disconnect alerts notify operators of unauthorized removal from the cigarette lighter.
- Sensor-enabled transport monitoring using Bluetooth sensors for temperature and humidity during delivery of sensitive goods.
- Multi-region deployments that benefit from regional cellular band variants for international fleet operations.
Why Choose This Tracker with Plaspy
The TS299L pairs the convenience of a cigarette lighter GPS tracker with the enterprise-grade management capabilities of Plaspy. It is ideal when you need rapid installation, reliable GNSS positioning and a way to add passenger connectivity without rewiring vehicles. Plaspy compatibility brings real-time tracking, telemetry, and event-driven alerts into a single dashboard so operators can act on anti-theft events, monitor environmental sensors, and maintain fleet visibility.
For organizations seeking straightforward deployment and maintainability, the TS299L’s FOTA support and regional cellular variants reduce operational friction. While the device focuses on location, sensor integration and in-vehicle connectivity, it also complements existing vehicle systems such as fuel monitoring, ignition or immobilizer setups where those interfaces are present in a fleet architecture—bringing richer telemetry into Plaspy without replacing proven vehicle electronics.
Set Up TS299L
To set the tracker send the following commands by SMS messages, the sample setup the device password is wVit, this password is the default
- Set factory settings
wVit,F11 - Set the GPRS server
wVit,A21,2,54.85.159.138,8888,{{apn}},{{apnu}},{{apnp}} - Set the time zone UTC-0
wVit,B36,0 - Set the update interval every 1 minute
wVit,A12,6,0 - Set events
wVit,C03,0