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How to make the most of modes in the BIKE profile

GPS tracker Mala for bike

Overview of modes in the BIKE profile and their correct use. Set your GPS tracker Mala exactly according to the situation – during riding, transport, and when guarding your bike unattended.

How GPS tracker Mala works

Position detection:
The device determines its current coordinates using GPS. It achieves the highest accuracy outdoors with a direct view of the sky. Indoors, in a basement or in dense urban areas, deviations may occur.

Data storage and transmission:
In modes with active tracking, the position is recorded at defined intervals (for example every 10 seconds). These positions are stored in the device and then sent to the mobile app according to the selected mode settings.

Sleep mode:
If the device is not moving, it switches to power-saving mode. It automatically activates when movement is detected or checks for a mode change at regular intervals.

Operating modes of GPS tracker Mala

Correct mode settings affect notification speed, route recording method and battery life.

Guarding bike – power saver mode

Typical use:
Bike in a storage room or basement · Winter storage · Long-term parking without movement in a secure place

How it works:

  • If the bike moves, an alarm notification arrives within 1 minute.
  • Route recording starts automatically.
  • The alarm lasts 1 minute.
  • During the alarm, positions are recorded and sent to the app every 10 seconds.
  • After the alarm ends, if movement continues, positions are still recorded but sent only once per minute.
  • After movement ends, the route is saved, the tracker is armed and switches to sleep mode.
  • When inactive, it checks for a mode change every 4 hours.
  • Immediate mode change is possible by shaking or placing it on the recharging mat.

Model battery life:
Bike permanently at rest → up to 216 days

Guarding bike – fast response

Typical use:
Bike in front of a shop · Restaurant · Bike on a parked car rack · Public parking

How it works:

  • If the bike moves, an alarm notification arrives immediately.
  • Route recording starts automatically.
  • The alarm lasts 1 minute.
  • During the alarm, positions are recorded and sent every 10 seconds.
  • After the alarm, if movement continues, they are sent once per minute.
  • After movement ends, the route is saved and the tracker is armed.
  • The tracker is constantly connected – this mode is demanding on battery.

Model battery life:
Bike permanently at rest → up to 11 days

Bike ride

Typical use:
Active cyclist · Training · Family trip · GPX/KML export (for Premium subscription)
  • The position is recorded every 10 seconds.
  • Every minute, a summary of positions is sent to the app.
  • After movement ends, the route is saved to history and the tracker switches to power-saving mode.
  • When inactive, it checks for a mode change every 4 hours.

Model battery life:
1 h daily → up to 39 days
4 h daily → up to 11 days
12 h daily → up to 4 days

Bike at home / Transport of bike

Typical use:
Transport on a car rack · Storing the bike at home · Handling without detailed route recording
  • Only the start and end of movement are recorded.
  • The detailed route is not stored.
  • After movement ends, the tracker switches to sleep mode.
  • Mode change check every 4 hours.

Model battery life:
1 h daily → up to 126 days
4 h daily → up to 65 days
12 h daily → up to 24 days

Regular position update

Typical use:
Long-term monitoring without reaction to movement
  • The position is sent at regular intervals according to settings.
  • The tracker does not react to movement or shocks.
  • The device connects only at defined intervals.
  • Immediate mode change is possible by placing it on the recharging mat.

Model battery life:
15 minutes → up to 10 days
1 hour → up to 39 days
4 hours → up to 126 days

Live tracking

Typical use:
Lost or stolen bike · Active recovery
  • The position is recorded every 5 seconds.
  • Every 5 seconds it is immediately sent to the app.
  • The device remains active the entire time.

Battery life:
maximum 9 hours

Power off

Suitable for:
situations when you will not use the tracker for a longer period and want to completely turn off the device.
Warning: It is not recommended to turn off a tracker that you do not physically have with you.
If needed, it will not be possible to turn it on again.
How it works:
  • After sending the request from the app, the tracker remains active for another 10 minutes.

  • During this time, the mode can be changed.

  • After 10 minutes, the device completely turns off.

  • Turning it back on is only possible by physically placing it on the recharging mat.

GPS tracker Mala for bike battery life table

Overview of battery life for different usage scenarios. Actual battery life may vary depending on movement intensity, signal strength, and the selected mode.

 

GPS tracker Mala for bike

Small portable GPS tracker for monitoring your bike. Accurate. Reliable. Ready for every ride and every parking.


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