Meili GPS works by combining a high quality GPS tracking device (we call it a Meili), NB-IoT comms technology, and our custom built mobile app where you keep track of as many Meilis as you need, all in one place.

You can see the status and location of each Meili in the home page of the app and also see them all on a detailed 1:25000 outdoor map. SOS alerts are also received in the app.

Each Meili locates its position using a GPS satellite, and then connects to our cloud using a special low level connection technology that allows it to remain connected long after your mobile phone loses connection.

NB-IoT is a technology that enables our devices to send data where there is no standard mobile network coverage.

Meili uses a licensed frequency spectrum where there is no interference with other devices which guarantees a more reliable data transfer and because it can connect pretty much wherever you are, it can also always use the best connection available.

See our blog! We've tested Meili in the Artic Circle, in Iceland, in the Alps, the Rockies of Canada and the Highlands of Scotland (probably the most challenging for connectivity!)

Because you will often need to be able to share the locations of your Meilis with other people, we have built a comprehensive set of features to allow you to safely manage who sees what,and for how long. We call it the 'Sharing Centre' and with it you can create a link that you can send to anyone.

This link gives access to the trackers you have chosen to share for a fixed length of time meaning you can provide location details to people like DofE volunteers, ski instructors or other family members, or friends, for as long as you like.

Crucially we have built the sharing centre with the safeguarding of children in mind so each sharing link automatically expires at a time you choose, eliminating the risk that location sharing is retained after it is needed.

Each Meili has an SOS button which when pressed for more than 10 seconds sends an alert to your team via the Meili Map & Track app.

The Meili initially buzzes once to let the user know it has sent the alert, then, once the alert is acknowledged by a team member via the app, it buzzes three times to let the user know the alert has been received, giving them the reassurance that help is on the way.

In the Meili Map & Track App, users see the alert as a notification whether the app is open or not, and if the alert is not acknowledged users are sent an SMS as a backup.

The SOS button provides the individual (or group) with a means of getting your attention and is a great way for the team who are monitoring the group (or individual) to see when they are needed.

We use 1:25000 outdoor maps to give you the very best mapping options available.

These are so much better than standard online maps which are designed for road transport and urban environments but do not provide the level of detail that is required for the outdoors.

Meili maps provide global coverage.

It's easy to get started. Just click buy in the top menu and choose the number of Meilis you want to purchase and checkout.

When you finish checkout you will be taken to the Airtime Plan page where you can choose to pay monthly or annually.

This is a separate checkout process.

Remember you can cancel or pause your Airtime Plan at any time and only pay for the payment period you are currently in.

It's simple to order more Meilis and increase your Airtime Plan accordingly via the 'Portal' link in the main menu.