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Weekly GPS History

Weekly GPS History tells you where a managed device has been. Real-time location, route history, and zone-based alerts — all in one dashboard. Parents use it to know their kid made it to school. Businesses use it to verify field staff coverage on company-owned devices.

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What You Get

Built to give you clear answers

A focused set of features that work together. Set up once, then review activity from your secure dashboard.

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Real-time location

See where the managed device is right now, with a marker on a map. Updates regularly so you know it's current.

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Route history

View where the device has been over the last day, week, or month — a timeline of movement, not just the current point.

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Zone-based alerts

Define areas like home, school, office. Get a notification when the device enters or leaves any of them.

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Timestamped points

Every location point has a date and time, so you can answer "when did they arrive?" not just "where are they?"

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Battery-aware

Location updates respect device battery. Smart sampling so the feature doesn't drain the phone.

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Export the data

Need to share the location log with someone? Export a clean PDF from the dashboard.

Setup

Three steps, then you're done

It takes about five minutes the first time. After that, you control the device from your browser — forever.

1
Check the rules

If it's your own phone or a child's device, you're set. For company-issued equipment, make sure your employee has signed the standard monitoring notice. A two-minute check, then you're clear.

2
Install once, in person

Grab the device for five minutes. Install TheOneSpy, sign in to your account, and grant the permission it asks for. That's it — you won't need physical access again.

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Use from your dashboard

Open your TheOneSpy dashboard in any browser. The feature shows up under your devices and works without you ever touching the phone or computer again.

When You'll Use It

Real scenarios where it earns its keep

A few moments where this feature makes the difference between guessing and knowing.

Where It Works

Platform support

Feature coverage varies by operating system. Full feature parity isn't always possible because of how each OS handles third-party access.

Android
Full Support
✓ All features
✓ Real-time updates
✓ Background operation
✓ Action history
iPhone
Partial
✓ Basic feature support
— Limited by iOS sandbox
— Some metadata only
— iOS version-dependent
Windows
Not Available
— Mobile-only feature
Mac
Not Available
— Mobile-only feature
FAQ

Quick answers

If something else is on your mind, hit Contact Support at the bottom of the page — we usually reply within a few hours.

How accurate is the location?

Usually within 10-20 meters when GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular are all available. Wider margin (50-200 meters) indoors or in cellular-only areas.

How often does it update?

Default is roughly every 5-10 minutes for real-time tracking. Configurable in the dashboard — more frequent uses more battery.

Does it work when the phone is locked?

Yes. Location is reported by the OS in the background while TheOneSpy runs. Lock screen has no effect.

What about when the phone is offline?

Without internet, location can't upload to your dashboard. The device may still record points locally and sync them once it reconnects.

Can I set up multiple zones?

Yes. Define as many zones as you need — home, school, office, grandparents'. Each one can have its own entry/exit alert rules.

Does the person being tracked get notified?

No automatic notification. Use it transparently — kids should know parents see their location; employees should be notified per company policy.

How long is location history kept?

Default 30-90 days, configurable per your plan. Longer retention for compliance use cases.

Does location tracking drain the battery?

Modern phones handle background location efficiently. Most users see 5-10% extra daily drain — noticeable but not severe.

More Features

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Ready to put this to work?

$18/mo · 14-day refund · Setup in under 5 minutes