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Play back a route

Playback replays a stretch of time on the map, position by position, so you can follow where the vehicle went.

Steps

  1. On the tracker's card, click 🎬 Historical Playback. On a phone, it's under ⚙️ Controls.
  2. A bar opens over the map. Under Range:, choose a period such as Since Midnight or Last 6 Hours, or choose Custom Range… and set the Start Date/Time and End Date/Time.
  3. Choose a Speed: from 0.25x to 16x.
  4. Press ▶️ to play and ⏸️ to pause. Drag the slider to jump to any point; the bar shows its time and speed.
  5. Click ✕ Close Range to hide the range while you watch, and Exit to go back to the live map.

Good to know

  • A custom range can be up to 31 days long.
  • Playback moves one position at a time, not at the real speed of the trip.
  • It needs at least two positions in the range. If there are fewer, choose a longer range.
  • For a trail on the live map, use Show Trail in the card's display options.
  • Playback is on the web platform only. On your phone, use it in the browser.

Next guide: Build a Location History report

Still stuck?

Email support@triangletracking.com or use the support form. Include the tracker's name and what you see on the screen.