Geofences

Feature Summary

Geofences are virtual boundaries drawn around areas on the map. Like asset groups, they let users perform bulk actions on the assets inside them, such as sending messages, generating reports, and tracking movement within specified areas.

How to Use

How-To Add Geofence

1. Go to the Navigation menu and click on ‘Add Item.’

2. Click on ‘Add Geofence’

3. Fill out the information for the required fields, which are:

   1. Name
   2. Description
   3. Select Color
   4. Select segment/shape

4. Fill out the information for any other optional fields

5. Draw the segments of the geofence by selecting points on the map

6. Click on ‘Create Geofence’

How-To Edit Geofences

1. Go to the navigation menu and click on ‘Geofences’
2. Click on the ‘Geofence Options’ icon next to the name of the desired geofence to edit
3. Click on ‘Edit Geofence’
4. Make the desired changes
5. Click on ‘Save Changes’

How-To Delete Geofences

1. Go to the navigation menu and click on ‘Geofences’
2. Click on the ‘Geofence Options’ icon next to the name of the desired geofence to delete
3. Click on ‘Delete Geofence’
4. Click ‘Delete’ on the popup window

Additional Information

Geofence Actions

Geofences offer several bulk action capabilities that facilitate efficient asset management:

• Send Message: Users can send custom messages to all devices within a geofence that supports two-way messaging. To do this, click the "Send Message" button, deselect any assets you don’t want to include, type your message, and click "Send Message."
• History Replay: This function allows users to view only the assets within a geofence on the map, hiding all others. Users can adjust the period to view the movement history of these assets.
• Group Assets: Clicking the "Group Assets" button opens a page to create an asset group from the assets currently within a geofence. This feature helps track asset positions during significant events.
• Add Alert: This action opens an alert form with the selected geofence pre-filled, allowing users to set up alerts specific to that geofenced area.
• Asset Location Report: This function generates a report on the location of assets within a geofence. The report can be customized and exported in Print, Excel, PDF, or KML formats.

Geofences on the Map

All active geofences are visible in any map view across modules and are editable only in the Geofences Module. Users can access its properties by clicking on a geofence and performing quick actions such as toggling visibility, adding alerts, sending messages, grouping assets, replaying history, and running location reports.

Key Features

• Creation and Customization — Draw polygon geofences or specify circular areas to fit operational needs.
• Real-time Monitoring — Continuously tracks asset location and triggers actions when assets enter, exit, or remain within a geofence.
• Alerts and Notifications — Automated alerts via email, SMS, or platform notifications when assets deviate from geofence rules.
• Historical Tracking — Records asset movement in geofenced areas for analyzing past events and trends.
• Reporting and Analytics — Reports and analytics on asset behavior and performance within geofenced areas.

Use Cases

• Asset Security — Create secure perimeters that trigger alerts if assets move outside them, helping prevent theft or unauthorized use.
• Fleet Management — Optimize routes, monitor driver compliance, and improve operational efficiency.
• Safety and Compliance — Enforce rules within specific areas such as construction sites, warehouses, or hazardous zones.
• Field Service Management — Track field personnel and optimize service calls and deliveries.

See Also

Supporting Features

• Assets

• Alerts

• Geofence from Route