Flashbird ONE, AIR and ULTRA comparison: which GPS tracker should you choose?

Flashbird ONE: essential anti-theft protection (99€)

→ Connected to the vehicle battery

Flashbird One is SMT Performances' most affordable GPS tracker, with all the essential features needed to effectively protect your vehicle against theft. It connects directly to your vehicle battery, detects motion with its built-in accelerometer, and sends its position through the 4G network straight to the free Flashbird app.

Flashbird AIR: GPS protection with total freedom (169€)

→ Self-powered with internal battery

Flashbird Air is the easiest GPS tracker to use, thanks to its built-in battery, IP67 waterproof design, and live tracking with updates about every 10 seconds (compared with about 1 second on Flashbird One). Just place it in the vehicle you want to protect: it will keep track of it and alert you if a theft attempt occurs. It protects you for up to 12 months without recharging.

Flashbird ULTRA: the ultimate protection (299€)

→ Connected to the vehicle battery

Flashbird Ultra is the most complete and most effective GPS tracker for protecting a vehicle. In addition to standard features (anti-theft alerts and trip history), Flashbird Ultra detects accidents and automatically alerts emergency services. In case of jamming attempts, it alerts you before the network is cut. If disconnected, its powerful internal battery takes over for more than 72 hours in motion (3 months when stationary). It is also waterproof up to 1 meter underwater (IP67). Flashbird Ultra is the most robust solution against professional thieves.

All three Flashbird ONE, AIR, and ULTRA products share a common goal: to protect your vehicle with 4G + BLE GPS tracking and anti-theft alerts. But they are not designed for the same use cases.

Which Flashbird for which use case?

Each Flashbird was designed for a specific need among our users.

• Flashbird One (99€) was designed with a strong value price in mind for three use cases:
  • Small budgets — not everyone can afford a €299 tracker. Flashbird One is there for that: despite its price, it is high-performing, reliable, and includes all the essential features of a GPS tracker.
  • Owners of lower-value vehicles — it can be hard to justify spending €299 to protect a vehicle worth €1,000 that is still essential day-to-day (a commuter bike or car) or has sentimental value. Flashbird One is there for that.
  • Multi-vehicle owners — with a collection or a fleet of more than five vehicles, the bill adds up fast with high-end solutions.
• Flashbird Air (169€) runs on a rechargeable internal battery without compromising tracking accuracy and reliability, and it was designed for three use cases:
  • Vehicles (and more) without a battery — motocross, quads, classic cars, and more. Flashbird Air can also protect non-vehicles, such as a trailer or a transport crate.
  • First-time users — some people do not want to touch the vehicle battery for fear of a mistake or because access is difficult. Flashbird Air avoids any wired connection to the battery.
  • Competition vehicles — in competition, everything is calculated and optimized, so you often cannot connect an accessory to the battery, yet the vehicle can be worth tens of thousands of euros. Flashbird Air is the answer.
• Flashbird Ultra (299€) to address professional thieves and owners who want maximum protection:
  • Conventional solutions sometimes show their limits against experienced, organized thieves. Flashbird Ultra counters advanced theft techniques with jamming detection and alerts, plus a proximity radar to help locate the vehicle when it is hidden in a garage, storage unit, or covered car park (not a roadside speed radar).

Flashbird ONE, AIR, and ULTRA comparison table

	ONE 99€	AIR 169€	ULTRA 299€
Anti-theft alerts
Vibration alert		—
Suspicious movement
Vehicle moved
Real-time tracking
Location sharing
Underground Bluetooth locating	—
Fall detection and emergency call	—	—
SmartKey (Bluetooth key)	29€	29€	Included
Connectivity	4G + BLE	4G + BLE	4G + BLE
GPS accuracy	Standard	Standard	Premium
Internal battery	200 mAh	6400 mAh	1100 mAh
Unplugged battery life	12 h	1 year	72 h
Water resistance	IP54	IP67	IP67
Power source	Vehicle battery	Self-powered	Vehicle battery
Power consumption	5 mA	—	<1 mA
Dimensions & weight	76×39×16 mm (41 g)	91×43×29 mm (165 g)	95×52×18 mm (141 g)

Useful links: Order Flashbird ONE • Order Flashbird AIR • Order Flashbird ULTRA.