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Why WiFi Routers May Show an Incorrect Location

Last updated on Apr 15, 2025

Tracki updates its location using GPS satellites or Wi-Fi routers. For Wi-Fi tracking, the device detects nearby routers and assumes the one with the strongest signal is closest. Since routers don’t store location data, Tracki relies on a database updated by internet providers (ISPs) to estimate their location. If a router has been moved, it can take a week or more for the database to update, causing Tracki to show an outdated or incorrect location, sometimes linked to a nearby router’s previous address.