Planning a one-man overnighter - is there an app for that?

headshrink · September 17th, 2014, 08:24 PM

I'm looking for an Android app that can track my ride, & automatically upload my position so wife doesn't think I died. Any recommendations?

MrAtom · September 17th, 2014, 09:16 PM

I haven't used either, especially because I'm a Droid user, but:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gps-...453761271?mt=8

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gps-...466429552?mt=8

All I did was google search "How to view another phone's gps position"

RKD · September 18th, 2014, 07:46 AM

Glympse is good but only tracks for 4 hours at a time

cuong-nutz · September 18th, 2014, 08:35 AM

There's an app out but I can't remember the name. It basically sends out automated texts to a set list of contacts if it doesn't see movement via GPS tracking.

NevadaWolf · September 18th, 2014, 09:28 AM

I've used Real Time GPS on my android and it worked great, though it does require a cell connection to broadcast the position to the website. But it will hold the data until it reconnects, then transmits all the saved points.

I've also just recently downloaded the Road ID app that has a tracker on it, but its still in beta so haven't used it yet.

Bubbler GPS is another one that tracks you and connects to Spotwalla so you have more control over who sees what.

Personally, I use my Spot tracker most of the time. Nice having something that not only lets others follow me, but can call for help if needed.

alex.s · September 18th, 2014, 09:37 AM

just based on the title i'm going to suggest the pornhub app

headshrink · September 18th, 2014, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

just based on the title i'm going to suggest the pornhub app

That suggestion is for when I ask for a hotel referral with free WiFi.

alex.s · September 18th, 2014, 11:53 AM

csmith12 · September 18th, 2014, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

I'm looking for an Android app that can track my ride, & automatically upload my position so wife doesn't think I died. Any recommendations?

Per the title...

greenaero · September 18th, 2014, 12:53 PM

Just get enough life insurance and then she won't care. jk

headshrink · September 18th, 2014, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenaero

Just get enough life insurance and then she won't care. jk

True that, but she won't admit it.

Nemy · September 19th, 2014, 12:26 AM

Cerberus is an anti-theft app that can track your phone online.

Otherwise you can use Tasker to make your own. When I rode cross-country with Tasker I just had to click on my custom widget and it would update my location and text it to my family when I reached my stop for the night. With Tasker you can define it however you want (e.g. time based, location based, respond to a pre-defined text with location).

headshrink · September 19th, 2014, 01:38 AM

That's a pretty cool idea for an app.

Alex · September 20th, 2014, 11:13 AM

I think the Wolf has you on the right track. Are you running the phone off bike power? Running GPS and needing connectivity the whole time will drain the battery faster than one might think.

headshrink · September 20th, 2014, 12:12 PM

I would be running it off bike power.

InvisiBill · September 21st, 2014, 08:50 AM

I haven't used it myself, but Waze supposedly has an option to send your route to someone, and they can follow your progress on Google Maps (they don't need to have Waze). Waze has other nice GPS features too.

headshrink · September 21st, 2014, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InvisiBill

I haven't used it myself, but Waze supposedly has an option to send your route to someone, and they can follow your progress on Google Maps (they don't need to have Waze). Waze has other nice GPS features too.

Just saw an interesting article about Waze that claims police are logging in and deleting speed-trap warnings on Waze.... those bastards.

InvisiBill · September 24th, 2014, 03:47 PM

I stumbled across another app that does this. Glympse

Quote:

Glympse is the easiest way to safely share your location with someone in real time. No sign-up needed and no new social network to manage. Recipients receive a link allowing them to view your ETA and location in real-time for the length of time you choose.

When the timer on your Glympse expires, your location is no longer visible. Best of all, recipients do not need any special software to view a Glympse. Send a Glympse via SMS, email, Facebook or Twitter and recipients can view it using any web-enabled device.

I haven't used it myself, but it seems perfect for this sort of thing. It's available for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. I found it from an article saying that it would be available for the new version of GM's MyLink radios.

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Just saw an interesting article about Waze that claims police are logging in and deleting speed-trap warnings on Waze.... those bastards.

I've always wondered about them doing something like that. At least with Waze, they (well, the phone's GPS coordinates as given to Waze) have to be near the reported item to act on it. It's not like the chief can log in from the PD and just wipe out all the reports in the county.

headshrink · September 24th, 2014, 05:15 PM

I'll check that one out... looks promising.

verboten1 · September 24th, 2014, 06:33 PM

Just shoot a text at gas stops, I'm assuming you're on a ninja, so, you'll probably be on paved roads in somewhat populated areas.

I send an all good message at the end of the day, usually don't touch phone unless I'm taking a picture.

Klondike1020 · September 24th, 2014, 08:08 PM

You are on the wrong side of Merica . It's salvage title.

Make some one a a good track pony

Alex · September 25th, 2014, 06:55 AM

Wrong thread?

September 17th, 2014, 08:24 PM	#1
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Planning a one-man overnighter - is there an app for that? I'm looking for an Android app that can track my ride, & automatically upload my position so wife doesn't think I died. Any recommendations? __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

September 18th, 2014, 08:35 AM	#4
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	There's an app out but I can't remember the name. It basically sends out automated texts to a set list of contacts if it doesn't see movement via GPS tracking. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

September 18th, 2014, 09:28 AM	#5
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September 17th, 2014, 09:16 PM	#2
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	I haven't used either, especially because I'm a Droid user, but: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gps-...453761271?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gps-...466429552?mt=8 All I did was google search "How to view another phone's gps position"

September 18th, 2014, 07:46 AM	#3
RKD ninjette.org newbie Name: Andrew Location: Orlando Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 4	Glympse is good but only tracks for 4 hours at a time

September 18th, 2014, 12:53 PM	#10
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Just get enough life insurance and then she won't care. jk __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow
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September 19th, 2014, 12:26 AM	#12
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	Cerberus is an anti-theft app that can track your phone online. Otherwise you can use Tasker to make your own. When I rode cross-country with Tasker I just had to click on my custom widget and it would update my location and text it to my family when I reached my stop for the night. With Tasker you can define it however you want (e.g. time based, location based, respond to a pre-defined text with location).

September 19th, 2014, 01:38 AM	#13
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	That's a pretty cool idea for an app. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

September 20th, 2014, 11:13 AM	#14
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I think the Wolf has you on the right track. Are you running the phone off bike power? Running GPS and needing connectivity the whole time will drain the battery faster than one might think. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 20th, 2014, 12:12 PM	#15
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I would be running it off bike power. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

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September 24th, 2014, 05:15 PM	#19
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I'll check that one out... looks promising. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

September 24th, 2014, 06:33 PM	#20
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September 24th, 2014, 08:08 PM	#21
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