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Location Services

The Asset Tracker uses nRF Cloud's location services to provide accurate device positioning through multiple methods. This document explains the available location services and their capabilities.

Location Methods

The following location methods are supported:

  1. GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)

    • Highest accuracy positioning
    • Best suited for outdoor use
    • Higher power consumption compared to other methods

  2. Cellular

    • Uses cellular tower information for positioning
    • Works indoors
    • Lower power consumption than GNSS

  3. Wi-Fi

    • Uses nearby Wi-Fi access points for positioning
    • Excellent for indoor positioning
    • Lower power consumption than GNSS

Integration with nRF Cloud

The location data is automatically sent to nRF Cloud, allowing you to:

  • Track device location in the nRF Cloud portal
  • Analyze location history
  • Monitor location accuracy and methods used

Power Considerations

Different location methods have different power consumption profiles:

  1. GNSS: Highest power consumption, best accuracy
  2. Wi-Fi: Medium power consumption, good accuracy indoors
  3. Cellular: Lowest additional power consumption (modem already active), moderate accuracy

Each method offers a different balance between power consumption and accuracy, allowing you to choose the most appropriate method for your use case.