Overview
GPS-enabled trackers provide location information for assets across your fleet in ToolWatch. Depending on whether you need to check a single item or audit multiple assets at once, you can view GPS tracker location data from two areas in the platform:
Item Browser: Best for looking up location details for a single specific asset.
Tracking Map: Best for viewing all GPS-tracked assets across your organization on an interactive map.
Method 1: View GPS Location from Item Browser
From the left navigation menu, expand Inventory.
Select Item Browser.
Select an asset category from the Categories list on the left (such as Trucks) or type a search term into the column filter fields directly below the grid headers to locate your item.
Right-click the item row and select View Detail & Edit Item (or click the tool number link in the grid).
Select the MAP tab in the item detail window to view the GPS pin and last reported location information.
> Note: The MAP tab appears in the item detail window only after the asset has recorded at least one set of GPS coordinates in ToolWatch.
Method 2: View GPS Locations from the Tracking Map
From the left navigation menu, expand Tracking.
Select Map.
Expand the Pins filter dropdown menu.
Check GPS Scans to display your active GPS-tracked assets on the map.
Hover your cursor over any GPS pin on the map to display its quick detail card.
Click Item Detail or Model Detail on the card pop-up to open the full profile for more information.
Troubleshooting GPS Location Visibility
If an expected GPS location does not display on the map or item profile:
Confirm that the tracker has a clear view of the sky and is not indoors or enclosed in heavy metal or concrete.
Verify that the GPS tracker is installed in an optimal mounting orientation.
Check for weak cellular signal coverage in the operating area, which can delay location updates.
Check tracker battery levels in the Wireless Tags browser to confirm active power and replace low batteries.
Confirm that the item has recorded at least one initial set of GPS coordinates, as the MAP tab will not display for items without saved coordinates.
Refer to Troubleshooting GPS Location Data for detailed guidance.