AN AIRTAG COST
ME MY BIKE.
SO I BUILT SCOUT.

AirTags rely on nearby devices to report location — in quiet areas updates can be infrequent. There's no motion alert, so you discover movement only when checking manually. Anti-stalking protections cause AirTags to emit sounds and trigger notifications on nearby devices when separated from their owner — potentially revealing the tracker's presence. Scout uses its own LTE-M cellular connection for location updates without relying on nearby devices or anti-stalking alerts.

Scout monitors your phone's proximity wirelessly. While your phone is nearby, Scout stays in standby — no alerts. Walk away and it arms automatically. No codes, no app interaction. When you return, it disarms the moment your phone comes back in range.

Scout monitors for crash patterns — the combination of sudden deceleration, angular change, and stillness afterwards. A pothole causes a sharp jolt but the bike continues moving. The algorithm is tuned to distinguish between these events. There's a 60-second window where you can dismiss the alert from your phone before any notification is sent. This is a best-effort detection system and should not replace proper safety gear or emergency services.

Battery life is still being validated in real-world testing — actual numbers will be published before shipping, not estimates. Scout's adaptive tracking helps: it uses minimal power while parked and increases update frequency when theft is detected. For bikes that sit for extended periods, the 12V hardwire option provides continuous power.

Any motorcycle, scooter, or moped with a 12V battery. Scout runs on its own internal battery so there's no wiring required to get started — just mount it and go. For always-on power and the best tracking reliability, it hardwires to your 12V and tucks inside the bodywork. No specialist installation either way — if you can fit a USB charger, you can fit Scout.

Estimated delivery is Q3–Q4 2026 for the first batch. Development is progressing — PCB is done, antenna and firmware are the current focus. No payment is taken until we ship. You can cancel at any point before that, no questions asked. Regular updates will be sent as development milestones are hit as development milestones are reached.

Fair. Scout exists because my own bike was stolen and the AirTag on it was useless. I'm a mechatronics engineering student, I had the skills to build something better, and I was angry enough to actually do it. Custom PCB, hand-written firmware, tested on NZ roads. When you email, you're talking to the person who built it — not a support queue, not a reseller. If it isn't good enough, I don't ship it. My name is on it.