Are you terrified that your new car may be the subject of a theft and, therefore, would you like to find a way to locate it remotely? Do you often forget where you parked your car and would you like to know some tools to remedy the problem? So I think you might need a car locator app to install on your smartphone and / or tablet.
Yes, you read that right! In the next paragraphs I will talk to you about some solutions of this type that you can use to find your car via GPS, in case it is parked nearby, or by accessing the data from the black box possibly on board it, in case of theft. ; all in an extremely simple way and, in most cases, without spending a cent.
How do you say? Is it just what you were looking for? Then I would say not to waste any more time chatting and taking action. Strength and courage: make yourself comfortable, concentrate on reading the next paragraphs and, more importantly, implement the “tips” that I will give you. I wish you a good read and I wish you a big good luck for everything!
Index
- App to locate parked car
- Google Maps (Android/iOS/iPadOS)
- Mappe (iOS/iPadOS)
- ParKing (Android/iOS/iPadOS)
- Other free car locator apps
- App for locating stolen cars
App to locate parked car
Let’s start this discussion by talking about some apps to locate parked cars , which allow you to memorize the position where the car was parked (some do it automatically) and then allow you to find it using the previously activated location services.
Google Maps (Android/iOS/iPadOS)
If you want to locate a parked car why don’t you turn to Google Maps ? You may not know it, but the well-known maps app developed by the Mountain View giant (also available as a Web service ) also integrates a function that allows you to find your parked car. How is it used? Just save the parking position in advance and then it will be possible to find the vehicle in an extremely simple way: now I’ll explain how to do it.
To proceed, start Google Maps on your Android or iOS / iPadOS device and, if you have not already done so, log in to your Google account making sure that the location services are active . Subsequently, once the car is parked, tap on the blue dot that indicates the position in which you are. Then, in the menu that opens, press the Save parking button .
Now the most is done. To find the parking position you have saved, you simply have to search for it: on Android , tap the search bar located at the top of the screen and select the Parking position item in the menu that is shown to you; on iOS / iPadOS , on the other hand, press the Go button which is located at the bottom and then select the item relating to the saved parking from the opened menu. Easier than that ?!
Mappe (iOS/iPadOS)
Maps , the Apple maps app installed by default on iOS / iPadOS and macOS, integrates a very useful function that allows you to find your parked car. Unlike what happens on Google Maps, however, it is not necessary to manually save the parking position: the app does everything automatically.
Clearly, there must be localization services active ). To be precise, you need to go to the Settings> Privacy and security> Location menu and, if necessary, move the lever located under the Location item to ON . In addition, in the section dedicated to apps, click on the Maps item and put the check mark on the option While using the app , also making sure that you have activated the Exact location function .
Now, in the Location screen , tap on the System Services item located at the bottom of it. Once this is done, click on the Frequent Places item at the bottom and, if you are asked to do so, authenticate using Face ID or Touch ID (depending on the device in your possession). Then, move the switch located next to the Frequent places item to ON (provided that this option is not already active) and, in conclusion, go to Settings> Maps to move to ON , if necessary, the lever placed in correspondence of the Show parking position item.
Mission accomplished! Starting from this moment, your iPhone or iPad will automatically memorize the position in which the car is parked, as long as the device is connected to the car via Bluetooth or CarPlay .
Wondering how you can later locate the parked car? It’s very simple: just open the Maps app , tap on the search field at the top, select the item Parked car from the menu that contains the search suggestions and then press the Directions item . By doing so, you will get the necessary information to reach the car park where the car is located. Easy, right?
ParKing (Android/iOS/iPadOS)
Another app you can use to locate a parked car is ParKing : it is a solution for Android devices (if your device does not have Google services, look for it in the alternative stores ) and iOS / iPadOS , which allows you to save the position in which the car is parked and to find it easily. This is another free solution and therefore the development is supported by the presence of advertising banners. To remove them, you can buy the paid version: the cost is € 6.99 , one-time.
to use it, after installing and starting ParKing on your device, grant it all the necessary permissions to work correctly and, once you have parked your car, save the parking position: to do so, first tap the (+) button with the car and then on the ✓ symbol (bottom right).
Furthermore, if your device is connected to the car via Bluetooth , know that you can also take advantage of the Automatic parking function , which automatically stores the parking position. To activate the latter, first tap the button (≡) located at the top left, select the item Automatic parking in the side menu and move the switch lever next to the word Off to ON .
Finally, to find the parked car, all you have to do is press on the car symbol with the viewfinder located on the map. By doing so, the exact location of the vehicle will be shown on the map and you can reach it.
Other free car locator apps
There are also other apps to locate a parked car that are worth considering, as they are free and very simple to use. Which? I’ll list them for you right away.
- Find my car GPS( Android ): its name is quite eloquent: this app with a simple and minimal user interface has been specially developed to make it easier for users to find their parked car, allowing them to save and navigate to the parking saved by activating geolocation.
- Find parked car( Android ): this free app, available exclusively for Android devices, also offers the possibility of memorizing the position where your car is parked, making it easier to locate it later. To remove the advertisement, a one-time fee of € 4.29 is required.
- Find the Car with AR( iOS / iPadOS ): it is an app that, in addition to using geolocation, also allows you to take advantage of Augmented Reality (AR) to find your parked car. The full version that also offers other additional functions, such as the ability to save favorite locations, costs € 1.19, one-time fee.
- Where is my car( iOS / iPadOS ): similar to the previous solutions, this app also allows you to save the parking position and view it later to return to it via a GPS navigation path. It also allows you to take a photo of the parking place and set an alarm to remind you of the expiration of paid parking spaces.
App for locating stolen cars
Have you installed a black box on your car via your insurance company ? In this case, know that, in case of theft or loss of the car, you can try to locate it using some apps to locate cars with black box that are developed by the same insurance companies. Here are some of them.
- MyGenerali( Android / iOS / iPadOS ): is the app that Generali provides its customers to manage their insurance policy. It also allows you to identify the position where your car is parked (if equipped with a black box).
- UnipolSai( Android / iOS ): is the official UnipolSai app . It allows you to trace the position of your car using a special function, provided that it is equipped with the UniBox, the company’s satellite device.
- AllianzNOW( Android / iOS ): is the app developed by Allianz that integrates a function useful for locating your car using GPS technology, to be used in an emergency or in the event of a vehicle accident.
- MyAngel( Android / iOS / iPadOS ): this app, developed by Groupama , allows customers of this insurance company to locate their car equipped with the AutoBox GPS device.
- My AXA Italia( Android / iOS ): is the AXA car tracking app that also allows you to manage your policy and receive help and assistance in case of need.
If your insurance company app is not listed above, try Google it : perhaps by searching for “black box app [insurance company name]” or “car tracking app [insurance company name]” .
