Matrix Vehicle Tracking offers both traditional hardwired tracking and Beame, a wireless, battery-powered recovery device that needs no professional installation. Here's what each option actually offers.
Like other established providers, Matrix offers a hardwired GPS/GSM unit fitted by a certified technician, feeding into a monitored recovery service.
Matrix's Beame device is a compact, battery-powered unit that doesn't need wiring into the vehicle's electrical system — it can simply be placed in the car, which makes it faster to get going and easy to move between vehicles.
| Aspect | Matrix Hardwired | Matrix Beame |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Professional, wired into the vehicle | None required — battery-powered, self-placed |
| Best suited to | A vehicle you own long-term | Rentals, multiple vehicles, or wanting to move the unit around |
| Power source | Vehicle electrical system | Internal battery, recharged periodically |
| Typical monthly price | Broadly in line with other hardwired providers | From around R99/month |
All prices shown include VAT and are provided for transparent, convenient comparison. Once you select a package or submit an enquiry, the relevant product provider may contact you directly to assist with your selection, pricing, and activation.
Beame trades some of a hardwired unit's deeper vehicle integration (like remote immobilisation) for installation-free convenience. It's a different trade-off rather than simply "better" or "worse" — see our Beame comparison for the specifics.
Insurers set their own approved-device lists, and a battery-powered unit isn't always treated the same as a hardwired one. Confirm directly with your insurer before assuming a discount applies — see our insurance-approved trackers guide for more on how approval generally works.
Beame's no-installation design makes this straightforward compared to a hardwired unit, which is designed to stay fitted to one vehicle. Confirm any relocation terms with Matrix directly.
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