Last week at CES in Las Vegas, California-based Mimiq launched what it claims is the world’s thinnest IoT tracker.

Credit-card-sized and operating on the global Helium IoT network, the Mimiq Track is a GPS tracker that provides real-time tracking of possessions whenever, wherever. Equipped with built-in anti-theft detection, the Track will send instant notifications to a phone if an item is moved while the owner is away, even if the person outside Bluetooth range.

With Helium compatibility, Mimiq Track uses the network’s global LoRaWan to give owners real-time location tracking and push notifications of their possessions at home or on the go.

Founded in 2018, Mimiq was created in response to the dearth of reliable, worldwide tracking devices available on the market. Mimiq says it is paving the future of portable fifth-generation IoT products for consumers and businesses worldwide.

“Mimiq is defining fifth-generation IoT and changing the game of how things interact with people,” said Noyan Berker, CEO of Mimiq. “Our products are designed to actively connect our customers to what matters most to them, serving as a secure, trusted addition to their daily routines.”

The credit-card-sized Track allows users to protect, locate and keep real-time tabs on their possessions using the Helium network. Like past Mimiq products, such as the Mimiq Go and FinestraMiner Helium-compatible hotspot, the Mimiq Track comes with three months of battery life, LoRaWan connectivity, and the ability to pinpoint approximately 20,000 locations on a single charge.

“Mimiq Track is fantastic for securing physical items,” said Scott Sigel, chief operating officer of the Helium Foundation. “Their innovative system gives users peace of mind with on-the-go solutions that keep tabs on what matters most. By leveraging the Helium network, Mimiq can feel confident that their portable security devices are able to provide protection for valuables around the world and stand as an important testament to the value and utility of a global, decentralised LoRaWan.”

Used for a wide range of needs, including personal safety, fleet management, delivery tracking or livestock monitoring, the Mimiq Track’s purpose-built cloud is easily integrated to work across a wide range of rural and urban environments. To provide exact location tagging, the Track is designed to process nearby wifi hotspots and GNSS satellite signals from space efficiently in addition to the blanket coverage of the Helium network.

“When it comes to a new generation tracker, we know that even folks who aren’t tech-savvy are familiar with terms like pairing or understand what a Bluetooth range is thanks to its prevalence in the world today,” said Serdar Settop, CTO of Mimiq. “And I’m confident that our community will find themselves more connected to what’s most valuable to them while using our products.”