A geofence in the Cargenta app is a virtual boundary that you define on the map around your home, office, parking area, or any location of interest. Once set up, the system monitors the vehicle’s position in real time and notifies you when it enters or exits that area.
What this enables you to do:
- Get alerts if a vehicle leaves a designated zone (e.g. after working hours)
- Monitor arrivals and departures from key locations
- Ensure vehicles stay within allowed areas (useful for fleet control or personal use)
- Track usage patterns (e.g. when a vehicle is used outside expected times).
Security feature – what it actually means
It is not physically preventing the vehicle from moving. Instead, it acts as an intelligent alert system, which is a key part of vehicle security.
When security is enabled, the system monitors for specific events such as:
- Vehicle movement when it should be stationary
- Ignition turned on
- Device unplugged or tampered with
- Exiting a predefined geofence
If any of these occur, you receive an instant notification, allowing you to react quickly.
How they work together
Geofencing is often used as part of the security setup. For example:
You set a geofence around your parking location
If the vehicle leaves that area unexpectedly, you get an alert immediately
This gives you awareness and control, which is critical in situations like theft or unauthorized use.
In simple terms
Geofence = define an area and get notified when the vehicle enters or leaves it
Security feature = get alerted when something unusual or unauthorized happens
While the system does not physically immobilize the vehicle, it provides real-time visibility and early warning, which is often the most effective way to protect and recover a vehicle.
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