# CarLock - Advanced Car Tracker

> CARLOCK - Advanced Real Time Car Tracker & Alert System

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.carlock.protectus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.carlock.protectus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.carlock.protectus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Protectus Technologies, Inc.
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 114,373
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (822 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.52.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2014-02-19
- **Publisher country:** SI
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.carlock.protectus)
- **Website:** [http://www.carlock.co/](http://www.carlock.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.carlock.co/privacy/](https://www.carlock.co/privacy/)

## Description

**CarLock - Advanced Real Time Car Tracker & Alert System**

CarLock transforms your vehicle into a connected car by providing real-time tracking and comprehensive alert notifications. With hardware required from carlock.co, the system notifies you instantly in case of break-ins, unauthorized movement, device disconnections, engine starts, or unusual vibrations.

Designed with safety and convenience in mind, CarLock also delivers teen driving notifications such as harsh acceleration, braking, and cornering events. Track your trips with detailed history including routes, driving distance, and duration. Stay informed about your car's health through alerts on low battery or high battery drain.

Never lose your car again; CarLock helps you navigate back to your vehicle and allows easy location sharing across apps. Compatible with all cars manufactured since 1996, the extension supports multiple vehicles under one account, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and protection for your fleet or family cars.

## Rankings

- #208,308 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.carlock.protectus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise CarLock for peace of mind, easy setup, and reliable tracking with real-time alerts. The main drawbacks are notification reliability and app stability, including vibration alerts not triggering and delays in feedback, as well as occasional glitches and usability challenges when managing multiple vehicles. Despite these issues, many reviewers value the accuracy, stable connection, and loud alarm as strong security features.

### Pros

- Peace of mind and security with real-time tracking across multiple vehicles
- Easy installation / plug-and-play setup
- Real-time notifications and alerts to your phone (including options like harsh braking)
- Accurate tracking data with stable connection
- Loud alarm/deterrent when tampered or engine started

### Cons

- Notifications can be inconsistent or delayed (vibration alerts may not trigger; driver feedback not instantaneous)
- App reliability and usability issues (glitches/freezes; trouble switching between cars)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.carlock.protectus)