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View your assets' locations in real time

Learn how to monitor the current location of your assets using Live map via the web app.

Please note that this feature is currently in Early Access.

Why track asset locations in SafetyCulture?

Asset tracking in SafetyCulture helps you understand where your equipment, vehicles, or materials are at any given time. Asset location is determined either by GPS data from integrated systems or by location responses submitted through inspections. Whether you're monitoring company vehicles or office equipment, as long as the asset has valid location data, it can appear on the map.

With Live map, you can monitor real-time asset locations across your organization, check if a vehicle or asset is currently on-site or in transit, verify whether it has reached its destination, and improve coordination and operational visibility for field teams.

View your assets on Live map via the web app.

Want more than your asset's current location? Review past locations and movement patterns in your asset tracking records.

View an asset's location in real time

  1. Log in to the web app.

  2. Select Assets cube iconAssets from the left-hand side menu.

  3. Click Live map at the top of the page.

  4. Search for the asset's unique ID, type, or display name.

  5. Click Filter (bar) icon to filter results by site, asset type, asset, or location source. Filter asset results in Live map via web app.

  6. Click the asset to see its location on the map.

  1. Open the mobile app.

  2. Tap Assets gallery view iconMore at the lower-right corner of your screen.

  3. Select Assets cube iconAssets from the list of options.

  4. Tap Map location pin on the upper-right of your screen to switch to map view.

  5. View your assets' locations on the map. View assets' locations on the map via the mobile app.

  6. Tap Filter (bar) icon to filter your results by site or asset type. You can also filter assets with open actions only.

  7. Tap the asset you want to view. View an asset's location on the map via the mobile app.

Filters and map controls

You can use a combination of filters and map controls to customize how your assets appear on the Live map.

Filter options

Narrow down which assets appear on the map using the following filters:

Filter

Description

Site

Show only assets assigned to a site.

Asset type

Show assets from a specific type, such as vehicles, machinery, computers, or tools.

Status

Show assets by their real-time status.

Parked: The asset is stationary with the engine off.

Moving: The asset is in motion and reporting GPS data.

Idling: The engine is running, but the asset hasn’t changed location.

Offline: No recent location data is available, often due to disconnection, power loss, or lack of activity.

Location source

Show assets based on how the location was captured, either via integrated telematics or from an inspection.

Map controls

Live map also includes additional controls to help you navigate and adjust your map views.

Icon

Description

Sidebar

Collapse or expand the asset list panel.

Location crosshairs icon

Center the map on a selected asset.

Expand icon

Expand the map to full screen for better visibility.

Stack icon

Switch between the map, satellite, and terrain views.

Plus icon/Minus icon

Zoom in and out of the map.

Frequently asked questions

Live map shows the current or most recent location of all GPS-tracked assets. It's commonly used to monitor real-time operations, check if an asset is on-site, or confirm where it was last seen.

On the other hand, Event history shows a timeline of past telematics events recorded throughout the day. It's useful for reviewing how an asset was used, identifying risky behavior, or investigating what happened at a specific time.

The Live map updates as frequently as every 30 seconds when powered by GPS tracking, depending on the telematics provider and hardware configuration. For example, a fleet vehicle may report its position every 30 seconds, appearing on the map in near real time.

If the asset does not have a GPS device, its location may be updated after an inspection is submitted as long as it includes a location response and is linked to an asset.

In SafetyCulture, an asset can be anything you choose to track, whether it's a forklift, a toolbox, or even office furniture like tables. As long as the asset has a location recorded through either a GPS tracking device or an inspection linked with a location response, it can appear on the map. Real-time updates are more common with GPS-tracked assets, but inspection-based locations also allow you to track asset placement over time.

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