Inaccuracies while connecting to the Internet via Wi-Fi
At times while working with TreeKeeper out in the field, you may have a non-mobile device using an available Wi-Fi signal (via mobile hotspot or otherwise) for your Internet connection. We strongly discourage relying on Wi-Fi for your Internet connection while in the field as this can cause inconsistencies with the locational data being used to track your current location. This is due to a number of reasons including different devices relying on different technologies/services such as using an estimated location based on your IP address (which could be anywhere from a few to hundreds of miles away from your actual location).
As such we recommend that when choosing a device to be used for TreeKeeper fieldwork it be a mobile device having Cellular Internet connectivity (via a carrier having the best coverage in your area). Keep in mind that location accuracy, no matter what device is capturing the gps signal, requires a pretty clear view of the southern sky for best pefromance. While using a mobile device connected to the Internet via cellular connection, it is recommended to leave Wi-Fi turned on which will accentuate location identification accuracy.
General location inaccuracy
Making sure Precise Location is enabled for the browser you’re using on your mobile device is an important step in making your location more accurate while using TreeKeeper
Apple devicesthis can be found in the device settings. Just go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services then find the browser you use to access TreeKeeper and make sure Precise Location is enabled.
For the Androids, touch and hold on the icon of the app you use to access TreeKeeper and tap on the App info icon ⓘ. Then tap Permissions > Location and make sure location is enabled and Use Precise Location is on. More information can be found here: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6179507?hl=en&ref_topic=7189122#