How Do You Geofence on Android?
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Does Google Maps use geofencing?

Geofencing through Google Maps ads also allows you to identify where, exactly, a business’ ads will appear. Companies can then track which customers enter their business and make a purchase as a result of viewing their ad.

How does Mobile Geofencing work?

Geofencing is a location-based service in which an app or other software uses GPS, RFID, Wi-Fi or cellular data to trigger a pre-programmed action when a mobile device or RFID tag enters or exits a virtual boundary set up around a geographical location, known as a geofence.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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