Lok8u NUM8 Plus Personal GPS Locator

Lok8u NUM8 Plus Personal Locator GPS Watch uses the same pinpoint precise GPS technology used in SatNav systems and is accurate to approximately 10 feet. Lok8u has developed their own proprietary Cell ID technology which provides a quick approximate location of your loved one. This is then refined using GPS to achieve an accuracy of 10 feet. The benefit of using dual locating technology is that the child can still be located in instances where normal GPS technology may not be sufficient. This action is driven via a mobile phone using the texting facility or via the internet using our secure Portal.

• Know where they are Simply connect to the lok8u customer portal from your PC or text message from your mobile phone to locate your child, anytime, anywhere.
• Instant alerts if removed If the strap of your child’s nu.m8 Plus is opened without your authority, an immediate alert is sent via SMS and email to warn you this has happened
• Set your own boundaries The ‘Safe Zone’ feature allows you to easily set your own defined area by time and day. An immediate alert is sent via SMS and email to inform you if your child strays outside this area.

“As a parent, even though statistically I know that it is unlikely that one of my children would be abducted, it’s one thing I cannot control. Whether they are at home, school, in the car or with friends’, I can take steps to ensure their safety”

Lok8u’s products and services address this growing personal safety market, and provide enhanced security with affordable peace-of-mind solutions for the modern mobile family.

NU.M8 Plus is a cool watch for kids, which delivers peace of mind for adults.

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Here is a recent review and great information from Gadgeteer.

I’ve had friends who have lost track of their children in crowded places. While it’s never happened to my 4-year old son yet, and I consider myself an attentive parent, I want all the help I can get in a worst case scenario. Would the nu.m8 work?

Even if I could convince my son to wear a pager-sized gizmo, it would look ridiculously obvious. He’d either lose it, break it, or become separated from it if left in a backpack, jacket, etc. Clearly, such a thing would need to be attached to a child, or person, yet not be too big. He’s a little young to carry his own cell phone, so carrier-based location services are out (for now).

nu.m8 Plus on left, regular watch on right. Regular watch not included.

Yes, the nu.m8  Plus is thick as a “G-Shock” style watch. All that goodness has to go somewhere.

Specs:

Water-resistent to IPX6 (splash proof)

Battery Life:

“nu.m8 Plus is quoted at 48 hours standby in good GSM coverage (cell phone network coverage). Powering up the GPS takes the most power although poor GSM or handshaking multiple cell towers (during a car journey) will consume extra battery.

The nu.m8 Plus is clever.  The strap can only be detached using a special tool (included).   For the sake of other Num*8Plus owners,   we don’t want to give the secret out to how the device detaches from the individual here. The strap can be adjusted to fit any small individual or to a teenager or smaller adult, but only when detached.

Under the strap

Close up of strap adjustment

Back of the nu.m8 Plus. Note charging terminals.

nu.m8 Plus docked. Two colored LEDs on top provide charging status.

Docked, side view. The cable terminates to a USB plug, which connects to the provided wall adapter.

The nu.m8 Plus uses what I call a “pinging” style of tracking. That is, it will send out a location update when requested or when it crosses user-defined area. There is a “live track mode” which updates more often to give a more real-time effect, but this drains the battery faster. The live-mode can be set to activate in the event of strap detachment, for example.

Power up sequence. A series of four bars form a box around the display, counterclockwise.

Default analog display.

Text “clock” via SMS to the watch, and the display toggles between digital and analog.

You may be thinking, what good is GPS if you’re indoors? As long as you can get a good GSM signal then it will triangulate based on cell tower location and plot an approximate circle of where your child is located.

The monthly rate is $9.99, which gives you web portal access to send commands to the watch, as well as mapping, based the familiar Google Maps. From the portal you can set the unit on standby, “live”, create a geofence, monitor battery levels, email notifications, and so on. You can inquire about rate plans at 800 939 3952 . Yearly discounts do apply.

Web portal interface. This screen happens to show a geofence drawn around family residence.

For a $17.99 a month, you also get SMS control and notification. From any SMS-enabled cell phone, you can send the following commands to the nu.m8:

• Where are you request text “wru”
• Off (to release strap) text “off”
• Safe Zone on text “safe “
• Safe Zone off text “zone”
• Clock Analogue text “clock”
• Clock 12 hour digital text “12”
• Clock 24 hour digital text “24”
• Standby text “stand”

The command execute  takes about 60 seconds to be executed.

SMS functions are very handy if you aren’t near a computer with web access. The “wru” function is incredible. You’ll get a reply back with the street address your child was located, or the approximate range if there is no GPS signal (“2000-2999 Main St”)

Pricing Information Price: $199 for the kit, $9.99 per month for web only, $17.99 per month adds SMS. Yearly discounts apply.

Contact LifePROTEKT at 800 939 3952 for additional information.

Price:  $199.00

Service:  Basic $9.99   Unlimited SMS $17.99

Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 1.4 x 0.6 inches ; 1.8 ounces