The GPX Smart Label is an ultra-thin, adhesive sticker–based, single-use shipment tracker designed for cost-effective, one-way logistics. Activated by tearing along the dotted line, the Smart Label can be applied directly to cartons, parcels, or packaging surfaces and immediately begins transmitting location signals detected by nearby iPhones—enabling location updates through a terrestrial, crowdsourced smartphone mesh.
By leveraging Apple’s Find My® network, the Smart Label delivers shipment visibility without GPS, cellular service, or dedicated gateways. Designed for simplicity and sustainability, it combines a paper-thin sticker form factor with an eco-friendly zinc-manganese battery and recyclable materials—making it ideal for high-volume, low-cost tracking where device recovery is not required.
🔋 Key Features
Disposable, ultra-thin adhesive sticker tracker
Crowdsourced location visibility via Apple Find My® network
Detected by nearby iPhones using a terrestrial smartphone mesh
No GPS, cellular service, or fixed gateways required
Up to 60 days of battery life
Eco-friendly Zn-Mn battery and recyclable materials
Tear-to-activate design for fast deployment
Lightweight, paper-thin form factor for label-level tracking
📡 Reporting & Location
SmartLabel uses Apple’s Find My® network to report location.
Here’s what that means in simple terms:
SmartLabel does not use GPS or cellular service
It currently works only with Apple’s Find My network
No pairing or subscriptions are required
How locations are collected:
The SmartLabel broadcasts a Bluetooth signal every 2 minutes
When an iPhone passes nearby, it securely relays the tracker’s location
GPX systems receive and process these location updates approximately every 10 minutes
Example:
If the SmartLabel broadcasts at 12:02, 12:04, 12:06, 12:08, and 12:10, all detected locations are delivered to your tracking view at 12:10.
Because of this:
Location updates may appear in batches
Update frequency depends on how often iPhones pass near the tracker
Coverage improves in populated and transit-dense areas
This approach allows SmartLabel to operate without a subscription, remain ultra-lightweight, and support disposable, high-volume tracking use cases.
⚡ Activating Your SmartLabel Tracker
Once your account is ready and your device is registered:
Cut or remove the activation tab attached to the SmartLabel
The device will automatically power on and begin reporting, and will become visible on the GPX platform within approximately 15–30 minutes
No buttons or additional steps are required
Activation occurs immediately after the tab is removed. Initial visibility may take a short period as the device is first detected by the network.
📦 Placing Your SmartLabel
To install the tracker on your shipment:
Remove the protective backing from the adhesive
Adhere the SmartLabel to the interior or exterior of the package
Choose a location that minimizes crushing and avoids heavy metal obstruction
Once placed, ship your package as normal
For best performance, apply the SmartLabel to a flat surface with minimal shielding.
⚙️ General Specifications
Battery: 25mAh Zinc-Manganese (Zn-Mn), non-rechargeable
Battery Life: Up to 60 days
Dimensions: 65 × 56 mm
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 4 g
Ingress Protection: IP54
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to +45°C)
Proximity Detection Range: Up to 40 meters (environment dependent)
🌍 Connectivity
Network Type: Terrestrial, crowdsourced smartphone mesh
Underlying Technology: Bluetooth signaling detected by nearby iPhones
Infrastructure Required: None (no cellular, no gateways)
Coverage Model: Density-based; performance improves in populated areas
✅ Certifications
USA: FCC
🧭 Ideal Use Cases
High-volume, low-cost shipment tracking
One-way logistics where device recovery is not required
Sensitive or high-value shipments where lightweight, non-intrusive tracking is preferred
Sustainable and disposable tracking programs
🔗 Learn More
For more details or bulk order inquiries, visit the Smart Label product page or contact your GPX representative.