Setup & User Guide - Van Tool Theft

Setup & User Guide

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).

πŸ’‘ 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.

βœ… 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

πŸ“© You will receive:

activate: OK

Your number has been added as whitelisted

This means your number is now registered and can control the device.

πŸ‘₯ Add Another Whitelisted Number
To allow a friend, partner, or colleague to receive alerts and control the device, send:


adduser +447912345678

πŸ“© Reply: adduser: OK

❌ Remove a Whitelisted Number
To remove access from a number, send:


removeuser +447912345678

πŸ“© Reply: removeuser: OK

πŸ” Change Your PIN Code
To change the device’s PIN (used for admin commands), send:


changepin 00912 55555

πŸ“© Reply: changepin: OK

πŸ” You’ll now use 55555 as your PIN in future.

πŸ›‘οΈ Arm and Disarm Your Device
Arm (activate alarm monitoring):


arm 55555

πŸ“© Reply: arm: OK

Disarm (turn off monitoring):


disarm 55555

πŸ“© Reply: disarm: OK

πŸ“… Set a Daily Arming Schedule
To automatically arm the device every night from 10PM to 6AM:


schedule arm 22:00 06:00

πŸ“© Reply: schedule: OK

To disable the schedule:


schedule off

πŸ” Set Alarm SMS Repeat Count
Control how many times an alert SMS is sent when triggered:


alertcount 3

πŸ“© Reply: alertcount: OK

πŸ”” Default is 1. Max is usually 5 depending on model.

🏷️ Name Your Device
To name your device (helpful if you have more than one):


devicename SiteVan1

πŸ“© Reply: devicename: OK

Alerts will now say: SiteVan1: Intrusion detected!

🎯 Sensor Controls
πŸ”Š Adjust Ultrasonic Sensor Sensitivity
To set sensitivity from 1 (low) to 5 (high):


ultrasonic 3

πŸ“© Reply: ultrasonic: OK

To disable the ultrasonic sensor:


ultrasonic off

πŸŒ€ Adjust Gyro / Movement Sensor

gyro 4
πŸ“© Reply: gyro: OK

To disable:


gyro off

πŸ“ Get Current Location
If the device has GPS or LBS (location over mobile network), send:


location

πŸ“© Reply: Location: https://maps.google.com/?q=51.5074,-0.1278

πŸ“Œ May vary in accuracy if GPS is not available.

πŸ”‹ Battery Status & Low Power Alerts
To check current battery level:

batterystatus

πŸ“© Reply: Battery: 78%

To receive automatic SMS when battery is below 20%:


lowbattery on

To disable alerts:


lowbattery off

🚨 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?
πŸ“§ Contact Support
πŸ› οΈ Troubleshooting Guide

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