REVIEW – In case you did not know, I have become an ECO-holic even for my outdoor activities, so e-bikes and e-motorcycles are big on my list. I have remodeled half of my garage into an e-motor workshop and plan to work on upgrades and mods. I recently purchased an e-motorcycle and added quite a few expensive accessories. Lately, bike thefts of all kinds of bikes have increased dramatically where I live. I suspect that the thefts are involved in international trade because it is always nice and relatively expensive bikes that are stolen. I have installed several levels of security within and around my garage and now it is time to add more security directly on the bike. Enter the PAJ VEHICLE Finder 4G 2.0.
What is it?
The PAJ VEHICLE Finder 4G 2.0 is a vehicle tracker device that offers real-time GPS tracking and a virtual security fence via an included SIM card that works in over 100 countries.
What’s included?
- 1 x PAJ VEHICLE Finder 4G 2.0
- 1 x Adhesive strip with Velcro fastener
- 1 x M2M SIM Card (already included in FINDER)
- 1 x Connection Cable
- 1 x Instruction Manual
Tech specs
Design and features
- The latest generation of our GPS Trackers is compatible with the 4G network. This ensures broader network coverage.
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Coverage in over 100 countries with no additional costs.
Installation
Installing the PAJ VEHICLE Finder 4G 2.0 involves hiding the device in your vehicle and connecting the positive and negative leads directly to the battery so that the power is always on. In my case, I installed it on my Eahora Knight M1PS e-motorcycle.
The next step was to create an account using the app and select a subscription plan. The device ID is on a sticker on the back of the device. It is needed for activation. I suggest you take a photo of the sticker first since the adhesive strip will cover it when the device is installed. Taking a photo may also be a good idea so that the device ID number is available for reference.
Subscriptions:
Performance
The performance of the PAJ GPS is based on the experience with the app which I can confirm works flawlessly and provides detailed information on location, vibration alerts and even recording of routes traves using clear visual depictions.
App:
While I blurred or blocked many of the details in the app screenshots above, you can still get a good sense of the many features offered by this device.
What I like about the PAJ VEHICLE Finder 4G 2.0
- It is lightweight and compact
- The SIM card is pre-installed
- It comes with mounting accessories
- It is simple and easy to install
- It works flawlessly
- It includes great security and tracking features
- The vibration alarm includes an audible app notification and the option for an email notification
What needs to be improved?
- The battery information is not always available in the app
- Maybe I am just not seeing the option in the app to change from Kilometers to Miles but if it exists it is not an obvious choice
- Since it uses a SIM, SMS alerts should be an included option. This would allow a phone without the app to receive an alert
- I would like to be able to adjust the sensitivity of the vibration alarm to eliminate occasional false alarms
Final thoughts
IMHO the PAJ GPS is a fantastic tracking/finder/security device that employs a sleek and simple design with full-featured functionality. I own other tracking devices for “big name” companies, and I would say that I would currently choose this GPS for vehicle tracking over all the others I own. This device is very well done.
Price: $39.99
Where to buy: PAJ website and Amazon
Source: PAJ provided a free sample for this review. PAJ did not have a final say on the review and did not preview it before it was published.
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The Real Person!
The Real Person!
Seems like a reasonable price for the features it provides….
There’s no mention; does it need “line of sight” of the sky for the GPS signal? Is there an antenna?
I’d like to install it under the hood of my car but, I’m wondering if it will still function properly.
Also – did you ever figure out of the app could be changed to MPH?
Thanks for the review!
Hi Brian,
It uses a SIM card like a cell phone so line of sight is not a factor. I have not yet tried again to figure out how to change to MPH.
The Real Person!
The Real Person!
Well, duh! I totally forgot they can use the cell service for location.
That being said, it does have a GPS chip (per the specs) so, I would suspect, at a minimum, it would probably be more accurate if left out in the open.
Mine is hidden and works perfectly.
Great review, as usual, Julian! This looks like a killer little device for an expensive e-bike. You mentioned connecting to your battery. Was this difficult? Are there places inside the charging area like the fuse box on an automobile where you can bridge the device in easily? Did their site give you any input for this or is this just because of your knowledge of e-bikes and eMotorcycles?
Does anyone know if your homeowners’ insurance would give you a discount on the rider for your bike if it’s installed?
And, I must say, that is a hot eMotorcycle! Really looks good with those saddlebags!
Hi Smythe,
Yes!! I think it is a full-featured killer device and the subscription is reasonable. So far it has never been unreachable, and I can always monitor it. On the electric motorcycle, I was easily able to connect it to an independent 12V power source. On a gas motorcycle, I am sure that you can connect it directly to the battery under the seat. It needs always-on power.
I used my DIY modding skills to create my “own way” so to speak. I plan to add a gas motorcycle to my garage soon, and if I do, I will likely install one on that as well. When applying for insurance, there is a checkbox for “active security device” but I am not sure how much of a monetary benefit it equates to.
Last but not least, thank you so much for complimenting me on my bike. I put a lot into making it one of a kind and so far the response has been amazing!!