Tracking your business drives becomes effortless when detection starts the moment you’re on the move. This guide explains how automatic drive tracking works — and what to keep in mind for the best results.
How Drive Detection Works
Starts After Moving
Tracking kicks in once your device moves more than 0.31 miles (0.5 km). This avoids logging short or non-driving movements like walking.
Accuracy at Start Point
The initial starting point can vary slightly — up to 0.31 miles — depending on signal quality (GPS, Wi-Fi, or mobile data). Very short trips may not be recorded if they fall below this threshold.
Speed Confirms the Activity
Your movement speed helps determine whether it’s a drive or another type of activity. Only actual driving is logged.
After the Drive Ends
Post-Drive Detection
After movement stops, the system waits around 5 minutes before confirming a drive has ended — preventing brief pauses from splitting trips.
Short Stops Are Grouped
Stops shorter than 5 minutes are usually considered part of the same drive. Longer stops trigger the end of one drive and the beginning of another.
Tips for Accurate Tracking
Keep Wi-Fi ON
Even without connecting to a network, Wi-Fi improves tracking accuracy and uses less battery than GPS alone.
If Wi-Fi is Off
Tracking still works, but the app depends more on GPS. This can slightly affect how short trips are detected or when drives are split.
Knowing how drive detection works helps ensure your trips are tracked accurately, so mileage reporting stays reliable and hassle-free.
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