How it works

Plug it in. Start tracking. Never see a bill again.

The tracker arrives pre-registered to your order, with the codes printed in the box. Plug it into the OBD-II port, scan the code, and the map is live before you've put the box in the recycling.

  • No wiring
  • No installer
  • No contract
Moto Watchdog app tracking a vehicle live on the map, showing battery voltage, speed and a trip in progress

Ten minutes after the box arrives, this is your phone.

Box to tracking

Four steps. About ten minutes. Then never think about it again.

No wiring, no installer, no contract to sign. Everything you need is already in the box.

  1. 012 min

    Buy the tracker.

    One price, paid once. That covers the hardware, the app on every platform, and the data for the life of the device. There is no plan to choose because there is only one.

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    OBD-II Tracker $129.99
    One-time. Nothing after that.
    • The tracker itself
    • Registration code & pin in the box
    • Full app on iOS, Android and web
    • Lifetime data, no monthly fees
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  2. 0260 sec

    It arrives already activated.

    No calls to a carrier, no SIM to buy, no plan to pick. The device ships live on the network, registered against your order. All you do is claim it: open the app, type the registration code and pin from the box, or scan the QR code on the label.

    • Ships pre-activated on the network
    • Registration code and pin printed in the box
    • Or scan the QR code — no typing
    • Add as many devices as you own to one account
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    Devices list in the Moto Watchdog web app showing 26 devices on one account, with status, last location, speed, battery and odometer for each
  3. 0310 sec

    Plug it into the OBD-II port.

    Every car and light truck built since 1996 has one, usually under the steering column within arm's reach of the driver's knee. The tracker pushes straight in — no tools, no splicing, nothing to screw down. It draws power from the port, so there is no battery to charge or replace.

    • Fits any OBD-II vehicle, 1996 onward
    • No tools and no wiring
    • Powered by the port — never needs charging
    • Unplug and move it to another vehicle any time
    MW OBD-II port Moto Watchdog tracker Steering column
    Driver's side, under the steering column, within arm's reach of your knee. The plug only goes in one way.
  4. 04Instant

    The map is live before you close the door.

    Turn the key and the first location lands in seconds. From then on the app updates roughly every thirty seconds while the vehicle moves, logs every trip on its own, and pushes an alert the moment something happens — geofence crossed, speed broken, harsh braking, engine on or off.

    • Live position, speed and battery voltage
    • Every trip logged automatically
    • Push alerts within seconds of the event
    • Unlimited users on the same account
    Moto Watchdog app showing the live map with the vehicle's position, speed and battery voltage
One purchase. Lifetime data. No monthly fees.

That's the whole pricing page.

Every other tracker bills you $10–$25 a month, forever, for the same data. We charged you once at step one. Move the sliders and see what the difference is worth over the life of the device.

Lifetime cost
device + monthly fees, vs. one-time
Live · interactive
$99
$15/mo
5 years
Their total
$999
Moto Watchdog
$130
You save
$850
Get a tracker — keep the difference
Cost over 5 years
Subscription tracker · $99 + $15/mo $999
Moto Watchdog · one-time $130
Cheaper than the alternative from month 4.

Pre-activated on arrival

No carrier call, no SIM to buy. It's live on the network before it ships.

Fits 1996 and newer

Every car and light truck with an OBD-II port — which is all of them.

Moves between vehicles

Unplug it, plug it into another car. Same account, no transfer fee.

Unlimited users

Add a partner, a parent or a whole team. Nobody pays extra.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Still curious? Email support@motowatchdog.com — a real US-based human responds, usually within an hour during business hours.

Do I really not pay anything monthly?

Correct. The price you pay for the tracker covers the hardware, the cellular data and the full app for the life of the device. There is no subscription, no premium tier, no per-vehicle fee and no per-user fee.

Where is the OBD-II port on my car?

Almost always under the dash on the driver's side, within about 18 inches of the steering column — often just above your knee or behind a small flip-down panel. Every car and light truck sold since 1996 has one in that area.

Do I need to activate it or call anyone?

No. The device ships already registered to your order and live on the network. You just claim it in the app with the registration code and pin printed in the box, or by scanning the QR code on the label.

Will it drain my battery?

No. It draws a very small amount of power from the OBD-II port and drops into a low-power sleep when the vehicle has been parked for a while. Cars left standing for weeks are fine — you can also change the reporting interval per device in the app.

Can I move it to a different vehicle?

Yes, any time. Unplug it, plug it into the other car and it keeps reporting under the same account. Nothing to re-register and no transfer fee.

What if my vehicle is older than 1996, or a motorcycle?

It won't have an OBD-II port, so this model isn't the right fit. Get in touch before ordering and we'll point you at the hardwired or battery-powered option that suits it.

One purchase. Lifetime tracking.

Stop renting peace of mind.

From $129. 30-day money-back guarantee. 30-day returns. Real US-based humans on support.