Live Tracking
Sync your map with your GPS device
Your itinerary traced in real time
- Set it up once, then forget about it
- Share it with a simple link or embed it on your website
- Personalize your map style
- Tracks are split by day to help visualize your progress easily
- Attach photos, videos and articles to your spots
Example of a map updated in real time with OsmAnd (Android)
Simple pricing
- Requires having a Premium Plus account during the trip
- Then stop paying and keep your map online
- No set up cost
- Easily manage the tracking from your administration
- Up to 2 active trackings at the same time
- Export your data at any time
Live Tracking works with 3 different types of GPS devices:
Modern GPS devices
(Garmin Edge, Suunto, smartwatches, etc.)
They're not directly connected to the internet. They record your tracks on the device, then allow you to upload them online (usually via Bluetooth) once you end the recording.
Learn moreSatellite GPS trackers
(Garmin InReach, SPOT Gen4, etc.)
They can share your coordinates online in real time. They're usually more expensive but well adapted to use in remote areas like oceans or deserts.
Learn moreSmartphone apps
(OsmAnd, Wayward, etc.)
They can both record and share your position in real time. These apps are free but consume battery and require an internet connection (3G/4G/5G).
Learn moreSynchronize your GPS device
Most modern GPS devices can automatically upload the recorded tracks to these apps:
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Strava
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Garmin Connect (coming soon)
You can authorize these apps to share your activities with TravelMap to automatically update your map.
Note: your map will be updated every time you end the recording. Which usually happens once a day, so not in real time.
Example of a map synchronized with Strava
Synchronize your satellite GPS tracker
For expeditions in remote areas (oceans, deserts, etc.). Compatible with:
- SPOT Gen3, 4, X
- Garmin InReach
- Iridium GO
- YB tracking (+fees)
- Inmarsat IsatPhone 2
- MMSI Boat AIS tracking (+fees)
Example of a map updated in real time with a Garmin InReach
Want to follow multiple participants at the same time?
Race map
Display the itineraries of several participants on the same map.
You can create all these Live Tracking maps on your account, or use those of other TravelMap accounts so the participants can update their own blogs to add photos, articles, etc.
Requires having a Business account to track up to 20 participants. Contact us for a quote if you plan to have more participants.
Example of a race map synchronized with OsmAnd and SPOT devices
Made by Clément Mas, an adventurer himself who cycled around Australia and rowed across the Atlantic ocean.
You need a Premium Plus account to enable Live Tracking
Then contact us to set up your map