Q8 Tracker SMS Commands

Valdimar

I have been looking for commands for the Q8 tracker to activate the shock alarm—which should send an SMS to the designated admin number—for quite some time. I have tried various commands found online, but I get the same response every time: “invalid sms cmd.”
Model: SL VR Q8-XC1603
Command SL LC – works (I get a Google Maps link).
SL CX – I receive various info (works).
Command SL CP+48123456789# – I get the response: “Set OK!CenterNumber:+48123456789”
SL XM – response: “Enter sleep set OK!”
SL HX – “Exit sleep set OK!”
None of the commands found online work; the tracker responds with “invalid sms cmd.” Does anyone know how to get this tracker to send an SMS when the shock sensor is triggered?
So far, I have tested commands such as SL VA1, SL VA2, SL VIB1, SENALM,ON,1, and many others.

kuta

Valdimar

Hi,
Unfortunately, it is not possible to reliably identify the exact protocol used by the device based only on the SMS commands, so we also cannot confirm the correct SMS command for enabling the shock alarm.
We assume that your tracker may be based on the Huabao protocol (JT808-based). This information might help you find the relevant documentation or the appropriate command for your particular model.

There are several possibilities:

the shock alarm command is not supported by this tracker;
the setting is available through a device configurator rather than via SMS;
the setting can be configured via SMS, but requires a manufacturer-specific command.

We recommend contacting the seller or manufacturer of the tracker and requesting the complete SMS command list or configuration manual for the SL VR Q8-XC1603 model. This would be the most reliable way to determine whether the shock alarm is supported and how it can be enabled.

Also, if the tracker sends the vibration.alarm parameter to our platform, you can configure a notification based on this parameter in our application. The notification can be delivered as a push notification, via Telegram, or by email.

Valdimar

The dedicated app—QXGPS—does support the shock alarm (including via email and push notifications), but I prefer your app. While researching online, I came across information suggesting that manufacturers of certain “clone” models disable this feature to conserve SIM card credit, though I’m not sure how much truth there is to that.
It’s strange that this single feature is the only problem—and it happens to be the one that suits me best, as I don’t want to keep checking my smartphone screen. I’m still looking for a solution. Best regards and thank you for the reply.

I’m still trying to solve my problem; I’ve been testing various commands found online, but… nothing works.
I found commands to force SMS notifications, but I get the same “invalid sms cmd” error every time—even though the administrator’s phone number is set up correctly.
The shock alarm actually works, but strangely enough, it triggers on a different tracking server—one I don’t want to use. Meanwhile, I can’t find an option to enable the shock alarm on Ruhavik, even though all the other alarm options are available there. Does anyone have any ideas? I’m currently scouring the internet for an answer.

zant

Valdimar
Hello,
Unfortunately, we do not have any information about this specific device and what commands can be used to configure shock alarm.
As for the alarm notification in Ruhavik. This notification works with default alarm parameter that arrives in the messages. But, your device may use different parameter to indicate shock alarm state. If you can see this parameter arriving in the messages, then you may configure extended notification for the specific parameter existence.
You may find more information about notification configuration in Ruhavik documentation.
If you face any issues, please write us to support@gps-trace.com from the same email you’ve used to register your Ruhavik account and provide us with more details.

Valdimar

zant
The issue is that the app designed for my tracker includes an option to arm the shock alarm—with three sensitivity levels—but while I do receive push notifications upon a trigger event, the app must remain constantly open with an active internet connection, which isn’t what I wanted. I have no way to inspect the data exchanged between the app and the tracker when a trigger occurs. While other features work fine in the Ruhavik app, this specific function is missing; the battery level indicator is also absent, even though it shows up in two other apps—for instance, sending the “SL CX” command returns an SMS containing the battery level, so the measurement itself works. However, I would prefer to use your app because, I admit, I like it better. Best regards.

kuta

Valdimar Hello,

Please contact us at support@gps-trace.com and provide the following information:

The email address or login associated with your account
The ID/IMEI number of your tracker

We need these details to identify your device and check the data it sends to our platform. Without this information, we are unable to investigate further.

We will check the data received from your tracker and determine whether it can be used to configure the notifications you need.

If the tracker sends the relevant data to our platform and it is processed as separate parameters, you can use these parameters to configure notifications.