Welcome to your VanToolTheft security device. This guide will walk you through setup and advanced configuration using simple SMS commands. All you need is a working SIM card with SMS enabled (data and calls not required).
π‘ Important: Insert the SIM card into the device before powering it on. Make sure the SIM has credit (if it’s PAYG) and can receive texts.
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Step 1: Activate Your Device
Insert your SIM and power on the device.
From your own mobile phone, send the following SMS to the SIM number inside the device:
activate VTF2213 00912
π© You will receive:
activate: OK
Your number has been added as whitelisted
This means your number is now registered and can control the device.
π₯ Add Another Whitelisted Number
To allow a friend, partner, or colleague to receive alerts and control the device, send:
adduser +447912345678
π© Reply: adduser: OK
β Remove a Whitelisted Number
To remove access from a number, send:
removeuser +447912345678
π© Reply: removeuser: OK
π Change Your PIN Code
To change the deviceβs PIN (used for admin commands), send:
changepin 00912 55555
π© Reply: changepin: OK
π Youβll now use 55555 as your PIN in future.
π‘οΈ Arm and Disarm Your Device
Arm (activate alarm monitoring):
arm 55555
π© Reply: arm: OK
Disarm (turn off monitoring):
disarm 55555
π© Reply: disarm: OK
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Set a Daily Arming Schedule
To automatically arm the device every night from 10PM to 6AM:
schedule arm 22:00 06:00
π© Reply: schedule: OK
To disable the schedule:
schedule off
π Set Alarm SMS Repeat Count
Control how many times an alert SMS is sent when triggered:
alertcount 3
π© Reply: alertcount: OK
π Default is 1. Max is usually 5 depending on model.
π·οΈ Name Your Device
To name your device (helpful if you have more than one):
devicename SiteVan1
π© Reply: devicename: OK
Alerts will now say: SiteVan1: Intrusion detected!
π― Sensor Controls
π Adjust Ultrasonic Sensor Sensitivity
To set sensitivity from 1 (low) to 5 (high):
ultrasonic 3
π© Reply: ultrasonic: OK
To disable the ultrasonic sensor:
ultrasonic off
π Adjust Gyro / Movement Sensor
gyro 4
π© Reply: gyro: OK
To disable:
gyro off
π Get Current Location
If the device has GPS or LBS (location over mobile network), send:
location
π© Reply: Location: https://maps.google.com/?q=51.5074,-0.1278
π May vary in accuracy if GPS is not available.
π Battery Status & Low Power Alerts
To check current battery level:
batterystatus
π© Reply: Battery: 78%
To receive automatic SMS when battery is below 20%:
lowbattery on
To disable alerts:
lowbattery off
π¨ Final Tips
Make sure your SIM has credit or SMS bundle to send replies.
Keep your device charged. If installed in a van, wire it to 12V with proper fuse protection.
Test your alarm regularly by shaking the van or triggering the sound sensors.
Need Help?
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