GPS trackers cost $30 online. AirTags cost $40. Anyone can stick one under your wheel well in seconds. They know where you live, where you work, and where you go at night. You won't see it. You won't hear it. You'll just feel like someone always knows.
This detector scans for GPS trackers, AirTags, and Bluetooth devices transmitting up to 12GHz. While most detectors only catch active signals, the magnetic probe finds trackers stuck to your car even when they're off , most GPS trackers sleep between pings to stay invisible to signal-only detectors.
Key Features
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Catches Active Trackers - Scans 50MHz to 12GHz for GPS trackers, AirTags, Tile trackers, and Bluetooth devices the moment they transmit.
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Finds Sleeping Trackers - Magnetic probe detects the neodymium magnets GPS trackers use to attach to metal. Run it along wheel wells, undercarriage, and bumpers to find hardware that isn't transmitting.
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Detects Wireless Spy Bugs - Catches hidden microphones, GSM listening devices, and WiFi cameras while they're transmitting. Same RF sweep that finds trackers finds anything broadcasting a signal.
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Full Spectrum Coverage - 5G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, if it's transmitting data, this catches it.
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Visual Signal Pinpointing - 17-level LED signal meter shows proximity in real time. Green to red. Walk toward stronger signal until you're on top of it, with an Adjustable Sensitivity Dial.
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All-Day Sweeps - 20-hour battery handles multiple vehicles without stopping. Recharges in 4 hours via USB-C.
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Silent Mode - Vibration alerts instead of beeping. Sweep without anyone knowing what you're doing.
Where You'll Use It
Your Personal Vehicle
Ex-partner acting strange. Someone always seems to know your schedule. You feel watched. Park somewhere private and sweep your car, wheel wells, bumper cavities, undercarriage, behind interior panels. RF mode catches anything actively transmitting. Magnetic probe catches trackers that sleep between pings. Takes 15 minutes. Either you find something, or you get peace of mind.
Checking a Used Car Before Purchase
Buying secondhand means buying someone else's history. Previous owner, finance company, jealous ex, anyone could have left a tracker behind. Sweep before you sign. RF mode first. Then magnetic probe along the chassis and inside the cabin. Don't inherit someone else's surveillance.
Hotel or Public Car Parks
You parked overnight in a public lot. Someone had access. Before you drive home, sweep the exterior. Magnetic probe along the wheel wells and undercarriage. Takes five minutes. Better than leading a stranger to your house.
How It Works
Two detection modes. RF mode scans electromagnetic signals from 50MHz to 12GHz, any tracker or bug transmitting data produces a detectable signal. Magnetic mode uses a flexible gooseneck probe to find the neodymium magnets that GPS trackers use to attach to metal. Most trackers sleep between location pings to save battery. RF misses them during sleep. Magnetic probe finds them regardless.
No app required. No WiFi. No phone connection. Turn it on and sweep. 17-level LED bar shows signal strength. Closer to the source, more bars light up.
Technical Specifications
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RF Frequency Range: 50 MHz – 12 GHz
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Detection Sensitivity: ≤ 0.03 mV
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Dynamic Range: > 79 dB
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Signal Display: 17-level LED bar
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Magnetic Probe: Flexible gooseneck with ferromagnetic sensor
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Alert Modes: Buzzer, vibration, silent
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Battery: 2000mAh Li-Ion
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Operation Time: Up to 20 hours
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Charge Time: 4 hours (USB-C)
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Material: Metal housing
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Dimensions: 115 × 70 × 20 mm
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Weight: 200g
Lawful Use
Legal for personal privacy protection. Sweep your own vehicle, rental cars, or any property you own. This is a passive detection instrument, it does not interfere with, jam, or block any signals. You're protecting yourself, not breaking any laws.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Detector Unit
- 1 × RF Antenna
- 1 x Spy Camera Lens Finder Keyring
- 1 × Magnetic Probe
- 1 × USB-C Charging Cable
- 1 × User Manual
FAQ
1. Will this find an AirTag hidden in my car?
Yes — when it's transmitting. AirTags broadcast Bluetooth signals regularly to update their location via the Find My network. RF mode catches that transmission. Sweep your car slowly and watch the signal meter. If there's an AirTag, you'll see the bars climb when you get close.
2. Will this find a GPS tracker that's turned off or sleeping?
Yes. That's what the magnetic probe is for. GPS trackers use strong magnets to stick to your car — the probe detects the magnet whether the tracker is transmitting or not. Most trackers sleep 90% of the time to save battery. RF alone misses them. Magnetic probe doesn't.
3. Does this detect hidden cameras?
Only if they're actively transmitting over WiFi or cellular. This detector finds RF signals, not camera lenses. If you need to find hardwired cameras or cameras that are off, look at our All-in-One Bug Detector (VIM-BUGDETECT14) — it has an IR lens finder that catches cameras regardless of power state.
4. What's the difference between this and the VIM-BUGDETECT14?
The VIM-BUGDETECT14 has three detection methods: RF, magnetic probe, and IR lens finder. This model has two: RF and magnetic probe. If your concern is GPS trackers and audio bugs, this does the job. If you also need to sweep for hidden cameras, the VIM-BUGDETECT14 covers that too.
5. Why is the meter spiking near my dashboard?
Modern cars have built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS for navigation. To get an accurate sweep, turn off your vehicle's engine and move your smartphone away from the area. The 17-level meter helps you distinguish between the background noise of your car and the concentrated signal of a hidden tracker.
6. Is it hard to use?
No. No software to install. No calibration required. Turn the sensitivity dial until the bars just disappear, then begin your sweep. When the bars climb back up, you've found a signal source. Designed to be used by anyone, regardless of technical background.
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