How to Prevent Tool and Equipment Theft with GPS & BLE

Learn how to prevent tool and equipment theft with GPS and BLE technology, featuring AirPinpoint's small tracker that alerts you automatically.

How to Prevent Tool and Equipment Theft with GPS & BLE

Key Benefits

Automatic alerts for tool and equipment movement

Map of last known location for easy recovery

Works without Wi-Fi, ensuring continuous tracking

Comparison of traditional insurance vs active tracking

How to Prevent Tool and Equipment Theft with GPS & BLE

The average contractor loses $10,000 in tools annually. Whether left behind, stolen at a job site, or simply misplaced, tool and equipment theft is a costly problem. But with AirPinpoint, you can attach a small tracker once and forget about it — until it alerts you automatically.

How Theft Usually Happens

  • Left Behind: Tools are often forgotten at job sites, leading to loss and theft.
  • Stolen at Jobsite: Opportunistic thieves take advantage of unsecured equipment.
  • Misplaced: Tools are moved and forgotten, making them difficult to locate.

Introducing AirPinpoint

AirPinpoint is a small tracker that you attach to your tools and equipment. It provides automatic alerts when items move unexpectedly, helping you prevent theft before it happens.

Simple Diagram

Tool → AirPinpoint → Phone Notification

Comparison Table: Traditional Insurance vs Active Tracking

FeatureTraditional InsuranceActive Tracking (AirPinpoint)
PreventionNoYes
Real-Time AlertsNoYes
Location TrackingNoYes
CostHigh premiumsLow cost

How We Prevent Theft

  • Alerts When Tools Move: Receive notifications for unexpected movements.
  • Map of Last Location: Easily locate tools with the last known location.
  • Works Without Wi-Fi: Continuous tracking even in remote areas, as long as Apple devices are nearby.

Conclusion

Preventing tool and equipment theft is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and reducing costs. With AirPinpoint's GPS and BLE technology, you can protect your assets and ensure they are always accounted for. Explore our theft prevention solutions today and take the first step towards securing your tools and equipment.

How Our Technology Works

AirPinpoint uses Apple AirTags via the FindMy network to provide reliable asset tracking without the need for cellular connections.Learn more about how AirTags work →

AirPinpoint Tracking Device

Bluetooth Low Energy

Uses minimal power while maintaining reliable connections to nearby devices in the network.

Long Battery Life

Designed for up to 10 years of battery life, making it ideal for long-term asset tracking.

Apple FindMy Network

Leverages a vast network of billions of connected Apple devices to locate your assets anywhere.

Precision Location

Get accurate location data and movement history for all your tracked assets.

"AirPinpoint's theft prevention solutions have saved us thousands in lost tools and equipment, providing peace of mind and security."

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to start tracking your assets?

Get started today with AirPinpoint's advanced tracking solution and never lose track of your valuable assets again.

Feature
Our SolutionOur Solution
Geotab GO
Rooster Tag
LandAirSea 54
Samsara Asset Tag
Samsara GPS Tracker
Size31x31 mm111x71x29.5 mm50.8 mm x 19.1 mm~57.8x24 mm~63.5x25.4 mm~108x86x25 mm
Battery Life3-10 years (live tracking)3 years (1 update/day), 2 weeks (live)Up to 5 years1-3 weeks4 years3 years (2 updates per day), 2 weeks (live)
TechnologyAirTagGPSBluetoothGPSBluetoothGPS (not live)
CoverageWorldwideWorldwideUp to 0.5 miGlobalGateway-dependentWorldwide
DurabilityRugged, waterproofRuggedRuggedizedIP67 waterproofUltra ruggedIP67 waterproof
Gateway RequiredNoNoYesNoYesNo
* Comparison based on publicly available information as of 4/25/2025