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Security · alarms + tracking

Alarms, cameras, and GPS trackers for shipping containers.

Mechanical security (locks + lock-bars) prevents 95% of theft attempts. Electronic security catches the other 5% — and gives you evidence + recovery options when something does happen. Here's the practical setup for adding alarms, cameras, and GPS tracking to a container.

TL;DR
What to spec

Wireless door alarm: $30-$100. WiFi/cellular camera: $80-$300. GPS tracker: $50-$200 + $5-$15/mo. Total budget for full electronic security on one container: $200-$600 upfront + $10-$25/mo. Pair with mechanical security; never use as the primary defense.

The options

What to consider, ranked by effectiveness.

  1. 01

    Wireless door alarm

    Magnetic contact sensors on the doors. Triggers a phone notification when doors open. Works on batteries or hardwired. Brands: Ring, SimpliSafe, Yolink. $30-$100.

  2. 02

    WiFi cameras (with cellular backup)

    WiFi camera with motion detection + cloud storage. Cellular backup for remote sites without internet. Brands: Reolink, Wyze, Arlo Go. $80-$300.

  3. 03

    GPS trackers

    Real-time location tracking for the container itself (in case it gets stolen with the contents). Cellular-based. Monthly fee required. $50-$200 + $5-$15/mo.

  4. 04

    Solar power for remote sites

    Small solar panel + battery powers cameras + alarms at sites without grid power. $100-$400 for the kit.

  5. 05

    Cellular vs. WiFi

    Cellular works anywhere with phone signal — better for remote storage. WiFi cheaper but requires nearby network. Many devices support both.

  6. 06

    Integration with mechanical

    Best practice: door alarm triggers camera recording + cellular notification. Lock-bar provides the physical defense; electronics provide evidence + alert.

Where to start

The practical first move.

  • → Wireless door alarm for residential + low-risk storage
  • → WiFi camera if internet is available; cellular if not
  • → GPS tracker on jobsite + valuable-content containers
  • → Solar power kit for sites without grid electricity
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