Why does a tool show “Last seen by van gateway” but still appear as “Not found” in Smart Inventory?

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This can happen because two different checks are used:

Last seen

  • Shows where and when the tool was last detected.

  • Updates as soon as the van gateway (or another tracking device) sees the tool.

Smart Inventory

  • Shows whether the tool was counted in the last inventory check for the van.

  • Updates only when a Smart Inventory scan for that van is refreshed.

If the van gateway has seen the tool recently, but the Smart Inventory scan is older, you may see: “Last seen by van gateway” and still “Not found” in Smart Inventory.

This is normal for a short time. Smart Inventory will match the “Last seen” information after the next updated inventory scan for that van.

Scenario Explained: 

Yesterday you ran a Smart Inventory for the van → the tool was not found.
This morning the van gateway sees the tool and sends a new signal.

  • Last seen now says: “Last seen by van gateway – today”

  • Smart Inventory still says: “Not found” (because it is still using yesterday’s inventory)

After you run a new Smart Inventory for the van, the tool will move from “Not found” to “Found”.

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