What is the blue accuracy circle on the ON!Track location map?

Roles: Administrator & Employee | Interface: Web, Mobile

What the blue circle means

When you see a blue circle around a location pin (e.g. “Last charged location”), it shows that the position is an estimate, not a precise GPS point.

This location is often based on cellular triangulation – a common technique that uses nearby mobile towers to estimate where a device is. It’s normal for this to be less exact than GPS.

Why the circle can be large or small

The size of the blue circle shows how accurate the location is.

Small circle: High confidence and the asset is likely very close to the pin
 

Large circle: Lower confidence and the asset could be anywhere inside the circle
A large circle is not a mistake. It simply shows that the estimate is less precise.

Why cellular triangulation is less precise

It is less accurate than GPS or fixed gateways, especially in certain environments as cellular triangulation estimates location using signals from nearby mobile towers. The circle may be larger when:

• The mobile signal is weak.
• The asset is indoors (basements, dense buildings, tunnels)
• Few or distant mobile towers are available

In these situations, the most reliable answer the system can give is: “The asset is somewhere inside this circle.”

How the blue circle helps you

• The circle tells you how much you can trust the pin:
  • Small circle → search close to the pin
  • Large circle → search a wider area
• It prevents false precision by clearly showing the margin of error.

Web Interface

Mobile App Interface
 

If you are interested in knowing about the (last charged location) geolocation in your location details, please check: Last Charged Location Not Displayed in Device Settings

If you are interested in knowing if the last charged location tracks your live location details, please check: Does 'Last Charged Location' feature track live locations