Journey tracking is a key feature of the Pebbls app. Our priority has been to create a user-friendly and efficient tracking system that minimizes the strain on your device battery during your adventure.
Activating and Deactivating Journey Tracking
The location tracking toggle switch on the main screen is your primary control for enabling and disabling tracking. You can enable and disable tracking during your journey depending on whether you would like your location to be plotted on your map.
Tracking Mode
Pebbls offers two simple tracking options – Standard for off-grid, low-power use, and Live for real-time sharing. Both record your route in the same great detail.
Standard Mode
- Offline GPS logging: Tracks your path with GPS only, so you don’t need a data signal while you’re out.
- One-time sync: As soon as you get back online, Pebbls uploads your entire journey – ready to view online within a few minutes.
- Battery-friendly: Records every twist and turn but only connects to the network now and then, so your battery lasts longer.
- Airplane-mode ready: Works with all radios off – just remember to reconnect later to upload your trip to the map.
Live Mode
- Real-time streaming: Sends each location update straight away over the internet so friends can follow you live.
- Always connected: Requires a steady data or Wi-Fi link for moment by moment updates.
- Higher power & data use: Continuous streaming uses more battery and uses more data.
- Instant sharing: Perfect for group trips or safety checks – your map updates the moment you move.
Transport Type
Pebbls lets you define the mode of transport for your journey. From walking and cycling to driving or sailing, you can choose the option that best matches your current means of travel. You can switch between different transport types at any time during your journey to accurately reflect your movement.
We strive to cover a wide range of transport types to accommodate all sorts of adventures. You can view transport types by category (Air, Land, Water, Popular). If you find that your mode of transport isn’t represented, please let us know. We’re continually looking to expand our options and would love to hear from you.
For convenience your recently used transport choices are displayed along the bottom of the transport selection screen.