Kudelski IoT’s GPS
Locator Revolutionizes Dealer Lot
Management & Theft Recovery
RS9116 Wi-Fi Transceiver Module
Shedding the Wires
Finding a product that combines both the capabilities of
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth usually comes with a high price tag,
especially if you want extended battery life. However,
Silicon Labs’ RS9116 modules provide a comprehensive
multi-protocol wireless connectivity solution including Wi-
Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth 5. The Wi-Fi modules also
offer high throughput and extended range with power-
optimized performance – all at an affordable price.
So, when Kudelski recognized a need for a wireless
solution that still offered easy lot management to car
dealerships and a secure theft recovery solution for
consumers, the RS9116 modules were the perfect
candidate. The modules ensure low cost, dual
functionality (both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi) and low-
power consumption.
Kudelski then created RecovR using RS9116 Bluetooth
capabilities to ensure that vehicles can be tracked not
only outdoors but also indoors in dealer showrooms
and garages using Bluetooth beacons.
The Challenge
To build a low-power, wireless vehicle locator device
that integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and the highest level of
security while maintaining a low-cost design.
The Solution
The RS9116 Connectivity Module offered Kudelski high
throughput and extended range with power-optimized
performance to meet its design requirements, creating a
B2B2C product that’s easy to use every step of the way
and has no upfront cost to the dealer.
The Result
RecovR, a low-power GPS locator, with multi-year battery
life, deployed at car dealerships through a unique two-
in-one business model: it simplies lot management for
car dealerships, while providing consumers with the most
reliable theft recovery solution.
RecovR: One-of-a-kind Business Model
RecovR streamlines management operations and
ensures vehicle security (for both dealerships and
consumers) at no cost upfront to the dealer. Since
it requires no wiring, RecovR can be installed and
paired with a vehicle in a matter of seconds, as well
as providing a ve-year battery life.
When a new car arrives at a dealership, staff only
needs to scan the RecovR device to associate it
with a VIN number and adhere it into a randomized
location in the car to prevent thieves from nding it.
Dealers can also use Kudelski’s RecovR Management
Portal to get real time visibility into vehicle inventory.
From that point on, vehicles can be located anywhere
– whether it’s to track how quickly they make it to the
sales oor or help a salesperson nd a specic car as
quickly as possible.
With RecovR, dealers can also detect when a car
leaves the lot after hours, automatically alerting
management. This not only improves security but
can also help lower insurance costs.
When a consumer buys a car with RecovR, they get
access to the mobile app that also allows them to
locate their car, whether it’s been stolen, or they’ve
just forgotten where they parked or their teenager is
late for curfew. It also allows the owner to receive a
notication if their car has been moved without their
authorization (stolen, towed or borrowed).
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multi-protocol connectivity in your asset
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RecovR is provided at no upfront cost, and the
dealer only pays Kudelski IoT when they sell a vehicle
with RecovR, making RecovR a win-win proposition
for Kudelski, the dealer and their customer.
Unparalleled Visibility
Silicon Labs RS9116 multi-protocol (Wi-Fi and Blue-
tooth) modules are particularly important, not only for
lot management and theft recovery, but also to ex-
pand asset tracking coverage as more dealers contin-
ue to showcase their vehicles across locations: from
giant lawns and indoor showrooms to parking lots and
garages that sometimes span multiple levels.
RecovR must not only enable outdoor GPS based
positioning, but also indoor positioning based on
Bluetooth Low Energy. RecovR works indoors and
outdoors and across multiple lots giving dealers (and
eventually consumers) unparalleled visibility and
control over their vehicles.
To learn more about RS9116 Modules, visit https://www.
silabs.com/wireless/wi-/rs9116-wi--ncp-modules.