Features of Wialon GPS tracking software

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Wialon is compatible with Mozilla Firefox 3.0+, Opera 9.5+ and Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+. There is no need to install additional programs, libraries and modules.

On-line tracking with Wialon

All tracked units are shown on the map on at their most recent location. 4. A unit is presented either by its icon, and / or by its name, and / or by a green arrow indicating its direction (a blue rhomb when a unit is stationary). The previous unit track can be placed next to it, displaying 5 last GPS messages. more...

When some units overlap on the map, you can combine them into one group by activating the option "Group overlapped devices. Hover a mouse over a group icon to see its content in a tooltip box.

Languages

Originally Wialon was developed for Russia and post-Soviet Russian speaking countries. Since 2007, however, it's won popularity among GPS tracking providers in other countries as well. By now Wialon has already been translated to more than 15 languages. Some versions, including Arabic, English, and Spanish, are available on Wialon demo access. All translations are made by our customers who would rather use Wialon in their native language, than in English.

Maps

By default, Wialon supports the following map types: WebGIS, OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Microsoft Live (Bing) Maps. WebGIS map server can also work with third party maps.

Tracks

Wialon users can see their unit tracks on the map. One can select a vehicle (if tracking more than one) and specify a period of time for the tracks. A track can either be solid-colored or have multiple colors depending on the speed of a vehicle on different road sections. Both the color and width of the track can be specified by the user. more...

Messages from the device

Wialon keeps record of all the messages received from a vehicle by the server, including GPS coordinates and data from sensors. It is possible to export mssages in NMEA 0183 formatand and view data in various programs, including OziExplorer and Google Earth. GPS messages can also be imported to view them on the map in a playback mode. (Both NMEA and Wialon message formats are supported). more...

POI / My places

In the tab "POI / My places", it is possible to set markers in the places that are of some interest or use. Wialon users can name places, add descriptions, and attach an image to any POI. Unlimited number of POIs can be created on the map. more...

Geofencing

Geofences allow to create a virtual perimeter in the geographic areas that are of a certain interest. Geofence can be a polyline (a street or a highway), a polygon (a factory, a field or a city) or a circle. It is also possible to receive alert notifications by e-mail, SMS, or in a pop-up window whenever a unit enters or exits a geofence. Unlimited number of geofences can be created on the map. more...

Notifications

The Notification tool makes it possible to receive notifications by SMS, e-mail, or in a pop-up window in case of certain events. A list of events is defined by the user, and may include: speed limits violation, crossing the geofence border, pressing SOS on a GPS device, etc. more...

Reports

Complete and easy-to-read reports are the main advantage of Wialon GPS tracking system. There is hardly any other GPS tracking and fleet management software that is able to generate so many flexible template-based reports. Wialon reports are based on the following data from the units: i.e., trips and stops, routes, SMS messages, various sensors, fuel consumption and speed, quality of connection, events, geofences, etc. All reports can be exported to HTML, PDF, Excel, or XML file. more...

The following tables can be included in a report:
Chronology


Counter sensors



Engine hours


Fuel fillings


Fuel thefts


Geofences


Last Location


Parkings


Rides


Sent commands


Speedings


Stops


Stops


Violations


Visited streets

Advanced reports

Wialon allows to generate advanced reports for more than one GPS device or for more than one Geofence.

Geozone visits report displays all the units that were within the borders of a certain geofence over a period of time. This report also reflects the following information: the total time a unit spent within the borders of a Geofence; the total number of the Geofence visits; the average duration of a visit; the number of visits per day; the number of visits at the beginning / end of a period of time, etc.more...

Geozones group visits report coincides with the report on Geozone visits, but it is made for a group of geofences. All geofences of a group are shown in separate tabs. more...

Trips of a group of units report shows all the units and the detailed information on their trips.more...

Engine hours of a group of units report displays all the units of a group, as well as the detailed information when the engine was on and off, and the downtime. more...

Violations of a group of units report contains a list of all violations committed by a group of units. The parameters of violations should be set on the "Notifications" panel.more...

User logins report registers all the users logged in Wialon tracking interface and the total time they’ve been using Wialon. more...

Jobs

Jobs module makes it possible to receive reports by email and can regularly send commands to GPS units. User of Wialon can set a frequency or a schedule for the reports or commands to be sent. Wialon user can set a start date for the Jobs and specify a number of times a Job should run (or leave it infinite). more...

Routes

Wialon user can create a Route by creating a number of check points on the map. Each check point can have arrival and departure time, and an allowed time frame. If a unit fails to pass a check point within an allowed time a notification will be created and sent according to the notification rule. more...

Users

Any number of users who will be able to use Wialon and track units can be created. more...

User settings

Wialon users can have different access level to Wialon services.

Unit groups

Any number of GPS units can be combined to a unit group. Small icon next will be showing that a unit is a member of a group. more...

GPS Hardware Devices

A single server with Wialon Pro can receive and process data from up to 10 000 GPS units at the same time. Wialon is compatible with literally any GPS Hardware on the market today, over 148 types now, including personal GPS trackers, vehicle GPS tracking devices, GPS Automatic Vehicle Locators and PocketPC and mobile phone Software. Dynamically updated rating of GPS hardware used with Wialon can be found at the Hardware section of our website.

Tools

Wialon has special tools to measure distance and area on the map. more...

There is also a tool for converting GPS coordinates into address of the location.

GPS device remote control

With Wialon it is possible to manage GPS devices with SMS messages. There are a number of SMS commands that can be sent to a GPS device. The easiest one is to get current location of it. An SMS with a first three letters of the device ID or first three letters of the device Name should be sent to the Wialon server. In return server will send an SMS message with the last known location of the device. more...

Access from mobile phone

Wialon has an interface suitable for mobile phone access.