RF-V8 Super-Mini GPS Tracker — Plaspy Compatible
The RF-V8 is a super-mini GPS tracker engineered for discreet anti-theft protection and reliable real-time tracking. Lightweight and compact, the RF-V8 is ideal where covert installation and prompt alerts matter most. Its quad-band GSM and GPRS Class 12 connectivity make the RF-V8 Plaspy compatible, allowing you to route location and telemetry to Plaspy for centralized monitoring, alerts, and historical trace replay.
The device combines fast GNSS positioning with multiple anti-theft sensors — vibration sensitivity, ambient-noise alarm, SIM-change and low-battery alerts — and supports web, mobile app, WeChat and SMS control. Whether you need personal property tracking, asset protection in a warehouse, or a discreet vehicle anti-theft solution that integrates with fleet management workflows via Plaspy, the RF-V8 brings compact form factor and actionable telemetry to your security stack.
Key Highlights
- Plaspy compatible via quad-band GPRS (TCP/IP) for seamless real-time tracking and trace replay.
- Super-mini form factor (40 × 34 × 14 mm, 24 g) for covert placement on vehicles or personal assets.
- SiRF Star IV GNSS chipset delivering fast fixes and 5–15 m open-sky positioning accuracy for dependable location data.
- Multi-mode anti-theft sensors: adjustable vibration sensitivity and noise-triggered alarms for immediate alerts.
- Remote listening and SIM-change alerts provide layered anti-theft capabilities beyond position telemetry.
- Long standby capability — up to ~12 days depending on settings — plus low-battery SMS alert and emergency call window.
- Flexible monitoring options: website tracking, mobile app, WeChat and SMS control to suit operational preferences.
How It Works with Plaspy
The RF-V8 transmits location and sensor events over GPRS (TCP/IP), which Plaspy ingests to provide real-time tracking, geofencing, alerts, and historical route playback. Plaspy lets you centralize multiple RF-V8 units alongside other trackers, consolidating telemetry and alerting into a single fleet management or asset-monitoring dashboard.
- Real-time location and telemetry updates sent via GPRS/TCP-IP to Plaspy for live map visualization.
- Instant anti-theft alerts: vibration-triggered notifications and noise alarms are forwarded to Plaspy as events.
- Low-battery and SIM-change alerts are conveyed immediately so administrators can act before loss of service.
- Remote listening and trace replay: Plaspy receives event timestamps and position history for forensic review and response.
- Integrates with Plaspy’s notification channels (app push, SMS, email) so teams receive critical anti-theft alerts as they happen.
Technical Overview
| Connectivity | Quad-band GSM with GPRS Class 12 (TCP/IP) |
|---|---|
| Bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz (quad-band) |
| Power & Battery | Internal rechargeable high-capacity battery; standby up to approximately 12 days depending on settings; low-battery SMS alert and short emergency call window when below ~10% |
| Interfaces & Sensors | Built-in vibration sensor (4 sensitivity levels), noise sensor (alarm > ~45 dB), SIM-change alert, remote listening (covert audio monitoring) |
| GNSS | SiRF Star IV chipset; accuracy ~5–15 m (open sky). Cold boot ~30 s; warm ~29 s; hot ~5 s (open sky) |
| Bluetooth | No Bluetooth reported / not specified |
| Remote Management | Platform options: website (www.gps123.org), mobile app, WeChat, SMS commands; trace replay supported. FOTA not specified. |
| Form Factor | Compact host: 40 × 34 × 14 mm; weight 24 g. Includes lanyard, wall charger, USB cable, user manual. |
| Environmental | Operating temp: -20 °C to +70 °C; humidity 5%–95% RH |
Use Cases
- Vehicle anti-theft: discreetly mount the RF-V8 to receive vibration and noise alarms plus location updates for quick recovery.
- Warehouse asset protection: attach to high-value portable equipment to monitor movement and receive SIM-change or low-battery alerts.
- Personal property tracking: safeguard luggage or personal items with covert placement and silent remote listening when required.
- Short-term rental monitoring: monitor rented devices or tools and use Plaspy to centralize location history and incident alerts.
Why Choose This Tracker with Plaspy
Pairing the RF-V8 with Plaspy gives you a compact, anti-theft-focused GPS tracker that feeds reliable position and sensor telemetry into a robust monitoring platform. Its small size and discreet mounting options make it ideal for covert security, while GPRS (TCP/IP) connectivity ensures Plaspy receives timely position updates and event notifications. The RF-V8’s vibration and noise sensors provide early-warning anti-theft capabilities; SIM-change, low-battery alerts and remote listening add operational resilience and situational awareness.
For organizations or individuals looking to extend their fleet management or asset-protection program, the RF-V8 offers a cost-effective track-and-alert solution that complements broader telemetry like fuel monitoring, ignition detection or immobilizer controls when those features are required on other devices in your deployment. Use Plaspy to centralize reports, automate notifications, and scale from one-off personal tracking up to multi-asset fleet monitoring without losing the detailed anti-theft telemetry the RF-V8 provides.
Set Up RF-V8
Use with a tracker
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Set the Operator APN
CountryCarrierAPNinternet.comcel.com.coUserCOMCELWEBPasswordCOMCELWEB
- Check your tracker clock setup is set UTC-0 or GMT. (The most trackers come from the factory on UTC.)
- For most devices you should use IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number as unique identifier. However, some devices have vendor specific unique identifier, for example TK-103 devices use 11-digit identifier.
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Set Up the IP and port on your tracker: (automatic detect tracker's protocol.)
IP 54.85.159.138 Port 8888 - Add on your Account on devices with the IMEI or unique ID.