You can upload your location to provide live GPS tracking in two different way. Using a smartphone or using a dedicated GPS tracker.
For each method we need to generate for the device a unique device ID that can be trasmitted to the organizer.
Select below your desired option for more detail instructions:
Tracking with an android smartphone Tracking with a iPhone Tracking with a dedicated GPS tracker
Download the Routechoices.com Live Tracker app from the Connect IQ store.
Once installed, run the app on your watch to start streaming your location, a new device ID will be displayed on the main screen.
Note that if your watch does not support 4G LTE network, you have to carry a phone with the Garmin connect app connected to the watch via Bluetooth in order to provide an internet connection.
Download the Traccar Client for IPhone or Android.
On the first time you use the app, enter the following settings: (Those are personal and won't change)
https://www.routechoices.com/api/traccarHigh100ononBefore you start your race, switch on the service from within the app to start sharing your position with us. And when your race is over, you can switch off the service from within the app.
Ensure that GPS location provider with high accuracy is enabled in the system settings of your phone.
Note: Both Apple and Google are trying to restrict background processes to give user better battery life, but it affects application like Traccar Client which require persistent background execution. Common issues to check for:
For more troubleshooting see Traccar troubleshooting page
Download the Routechoices Tracker for iOS device.
When you'll open the app, it will display your device ID.
Before you start your race, switch on the service from within the app to start sharing your position with us. And when your race is over, you can switch off the service from within the app.
Once you have good GPS signal the Device ID should turn green and the app will start streaming your position.
Ensure that GPS location provider with high accuracy is enabled in the system settings of your phone and that GPS access is allowed all the time.
Note: Apple is trying to restrict background processes to give user better battery life, but it affects application like Routechoices Tracker which require persistent background execution. Common issues to check for:
Download the Routechoices Tracker app for Android.
When you'll open the app, it will display your device ID.
Before you start your race, switch on the service from within the app to start sharing your position with us. And when your race is over, you can switch off the service from within the app.
Once you have good GPS signal the Device ID should turn green and the app will start streaming your position.
Ensure that GPS location provider with high accuracy is enabled in the system settings of your phone and that GPS access is allowed all the time.
Note: Google is trying to restrict background processes to give user better battery life, but it affects application like Routechoices Tracker which require persistent background execution. Common issues to check for:
The dedicated GPS trackers supported are:
Configure your device to share data with TCP protocol to server routechoices.com on the following port:
port 2000port 2002You should then get a device ID for your tracker (see below) that you can share with events organizers.
Then simply turn on your tracker during your races and its positions will be saved to the server.