How accurate is location tracking and history?

Modified on Wed, 20 Aug at 10:55 AM

Sayf uses a location tracking system which combines active and passive approaches to detect users’ locations and try identify activity to optimise location accuracy and battery life
This system is not perfect and has some limitations. iOS and Android devices use background operating system features that can delay location updates, particularly during periods of user inactivity, or when the device is managing low battery power and if the app is shutdown or closed
Furthermore, to optimise battery consumption, location update frequencies and power levels have been carefully balanced
The nature of user activity also impacts location accuracy. If a user is moving in a straight line and not changing direction frequently, the app might not detect that they have left a place due to the system relying on both speed and direction changes to detect significant movement. For example, if a user is going fast but not turning, the app may assume the user is just passing by a place and not trigger any place alerts
The app relies on device activity recognition and if there is a lack of gyroscope, reliable accelerometer, and magnetometer support, the accuracy of location will be limited
As such, location tracking and history accuracy may be compromised due to the above reasons which may cause place alerts, including those close to the user's location to not be triggered. Live tracking may not initiate immediately upon the first detected movement, particularly when the device is in a low-power mode.