Pairing a GPS Device to a vehicle profile

Introduction

Once you have physically installed a GPS device into your vehicle, the next step is to pair the GPS device with a vehicle profile in the Linxio application. This can be done using either the Linxio mobile app or the desktop web app.

Method 1: Using the Linxio Mobile App

Step 1: Login to the Linxio App

1. Open the Linxio app on your mobile phone.
   
2. Log in with your credentials.

Step 2: Install the GPS Device

1. Click the Settings icon in the bottom toolbar.
   
2. Select Device Installation.
   
3. Click Install a new device.
   
4. Enter the device IMEI manually or scan the barcode.
   
5. Click Search, and once the device is found, click Continue.

Step 3: Pair the Device with a Vehicle Profile

1. Enter the RegNo of the vehicle and click Search.
   
2. If the vehicle profile does not exist, click + Add new vehicle.
   
3. Fill in the vehicle profile details.
   
4. Click Continue.

Step 4: Finalize Installation

1. Take a photo of where you have mounted the device in the vehicle.
   
2. Click Install & Check Status.
   
3. Click Complete & Sign off.

Method 2: Using the Desktop Web App

Step 1: Create a Vehicle Profile

1. Click on the Fleet icon in the left toolbar (represented by a vehicle icon).
   
2. Click Add new vehicle.
   
3. Complete the vehicle profile by filling in at least the mandatory fields:

• Type
• Vehicle Title (e.g., fleet number or driver’s name for easy identification)
• RegNo
  

4. Click Save.

Step 2: Pair the GPS Device with the Vehicle

1. Navigate to the Devices page.
   
2. Locate the installed device by searching for its IMEI number.
   
3. Click the + button to the right of the device.
   
4. Enter the RegNo of the vehicle you want to pair the device with.
   
5. Click Install.

Video Tutorial

Updated on: 16/05/2025