Your Setup Guide
Getting Started with Meili GPS
Everything that you need to know to get started with Meili GPS
Getting to know your Meili
Your Meili GPS
Global Positioning System
Your Meili is a GPS tracker that relies on being able to see the GPS Satellites in the sky around it. From these, it can work out where it is anywhere in the world with an accuracy of around 1m. To give it the best chance of getting a good location fix you should ensure it is able to get a good view of the sky. A good place would be at the top of your rucksack or clipped to the outside. It's best not to have anything metal on top of it or have it at the bottom of your bag as this will limit its ability to contact the satellites it needs to work out where it is.
Remember your Meili is communicating with satellites thousands of miles above you in space so give it the best chance of getting a good fix by making sure it can se the sky.
Communications
Your Meili also needs to be able to connect to our servers to be able to update its location in your app. Its uses a variety of methods to do this including being able to use all networks all over the world, not just one, like your phone, It also is able to use technologies such a NB-IOT and Cat M which let is connect in places far from a cell tower and in places your phone will not work.
Indicator Lights
There are three lights on the front.
The top one is the network indicator. It flashes slowly green when its got a good connection to the cellular network and fast when it is not connected.
The middle one is the battery monitor. Normally it's off but if it turns red then you should charge your Meili soon as it only has 10% charge left. It also flashes when its charging.
The bottom light is the GPS indicator. If its flashing blue then its looking for a GPS lock and turns solid when it has a lock.
The SOS Button
Finally the SOS button on the front is how you call for help from the person monitoring you. Press it until you feel a buzz to tell you the SOS has been sent. There is more detail on the SOS function in the user guides.
Rain and Water
Your meili is IPX5 water resistant which means it can stand weather and rain but you can't drop it in a lake. There are many options to make it water proof such as waterproof pouches and waterproof boxes, so if you need to to be fully water proof then we suggest one of those. If you need some advice then give us a shout.
Global Airtime Plan
Start here to setup Meili GPS
You need a Global Airtime Plan for each Meili GPS Tracker that you own.
You can signup by selecting Airtime Plans below.
Choose the number of Meili GPS Trackers you have and select whether you want to pay monthly or annually.
As part of the signup process you must enter your e-mail address and it is this address we will use to register your account.
Make sure this is accurate as you will need to confirm it with us when you start using the app.
Click here to goto the Airtime Plans Portal.
Airtime Plans
1. Install the Meili Earth App
Step 1
Go to the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store and select & install the Meili GPS App
If you are asked to allow notifications you must select 'yes' or you will not be able to login. we rely on notifications to add an extra layer of security to the login process.
2. Sign into the App
Step 2
Very Important!!! Enter the same e-mail address you used to create the airtime plan on the website and click Sign In or resister
If this is the first time you have logged in you don't yet have a password so don't enter anything in the password box. You will be able to choose a password in the next step.
3. Create your Profile
Step 3
Choose a password to access your account and enter it here. Make sure 'Keep me signed in' is ticked or you will have to enter your password every time you use the app.
4. Verify your Mobile Number
Step 4
You need to let us know your mobile number so we can be sure it's really you when you use the app. We also issue alerts and SOS messages to your phone so please enter it accurately.
To do this enter your mobile number and then enter the code that is sent to you via SMS to log in.
You're All Set!
Log in Complete
Accept the Meili Terms & Conditions of use and you are ready to go.
Click Start using Meili Earth to go to the home page and start adding your Meili GPS Tracker(s) to your account.
Power On Your Meili GPS Tracker
Step 1
Before you can add a Meili it needs to switched on and connected to our network.
Press the power button on the base of the Meili with you finger nail until the red power light turns on.
(The button is recessed and quite difficult to press. This is intentional to prevent it from being accidentally turned off whilst in use.)
Note!! Wait for the Green network light to change from flashing quickly to slowly (Once every two seconds) before moving to the next step.
Add your Meili GPS Tracker to your Meili Earth App
Step 2
This is the Home Screen.
You may be automatically asked to add a tracker but if not click the 'Plus' icon in the top right of the screen.
Then follow the on screen instructions, and Scan the QR code either on the Meili GPS Tracker itself or on the back of the Quick Start Guide that came in the box.
As soon as you scan the QR code you will see a countdown timer and a message saying to press the SOS button on the tracker. You must do this until the tracker Buzzes. If the countdown timer gets to zero and the tracker isnt paired click 'Try again;' and wait a little longer.
Pair Your Meili
Step 4
Once the tracker is paired you will see this screen. Here you can name your tracker and choose a colour for it. You can also set the update frequency.
Battery life is related to update frequency so we recommend leaving this on 'Balanced' as this is a good compromise between updates and battery life.
The three levels correspond to the following update frequencies.
High Frequency = 60 secs
Balanced = 5 mins
Power Save = 30 Mins
Tracker Paired!
Step 5
That's it. You have successfully paired your first Meili. Follow the onscreen prompts if you want to add another tracker or click 'no' to go to the Home Screen.