FAQ

Is indoor positioning supported?
Yes — Unwired's geolocation API works indoors and anywhere your devices can get a cell signal or detect WiFi networks!
Tue, 30 Nov, 2021 at 9:00 AM
What's our coverage in X area/country?
Our coverage map is over at www.unwiredlabs.com/coverage
Tue, 30 Nov, 2021 at 8:59 AM
Can I locate a device with IMEI/ Phone number?
No — Unwired's API requires Cell identifiers/ WiFi AP scanned from the device. Locating a device with IMEI/ Phone number is not possible.
Tue, 30 Nov, 2021 at 9:23 AM
How is OpenCelliD related to Unwired?
Unwired is a maintainer of the OpenCelliD project. The OpenCelliD database is completely independent and separate from the Unwired database. When using ...
Tue, 30 Nov, 2021 at 9:18 AM
How does LocationAPI work?
When you access our geolocation API with Cell ID/WiFi data scanned by your devices, we use complex algorithms and reliable data about physical location of C...
Tue, 30 Nov, 2021 at 8:57 AM
What is a device slot?
A device slot is an allotment given to device that is to be tracked. Unwired classifies a trackable device as any device with a GPS/ WiFi module.
Tue, 30 Nov, 2021 at 9:31 AM
How to start tracking devices using Cellular positioning?
For Cell based tracking, MCC-MNC-LAC-CID information of connected and neighboring cells is required. This is usually achieved via AT commands.  Unwired ...
Tue, 30 Nov, 2021 at 9:34 AM
Why does the API not work with iOS devices?
Unfortunately, Apple doesn't allow straightforward access to either Cell Tower or WiFi information that is required for LocationAPI to work.
Tue, 30 Nov, 2021 at 9:24 AM
How often is Cell/ WiFi data updated?
Unwired's datasets are updated in real time. 
Tue, 30 Nov, 2021 at 9:14 AM