MG HS GPS tracking, free and private
Know where your HS is at any moment - without the manufacturer's cloud and without a subscription. A spare Android phone plus the free SpySat app is all it takes.
| Model year | 2018 - present (2nd gen 2024) |
|---|---|
| Body | mid-size SUV |
| Powertrains | petrol, plug-in hybrid |
| Built in | China (also Thailand) |
About the MG HS
The MG HS is one of the UK's best-selling SUVs - a lot of car for the money with a long standard equipment list. Its roomy cabin and flat boot floor make it easy to fit a discreet tracking phone.
Where to mount a tracking phone in the HS
- Under-floor boot tray - deep and hidden.
- Under the front passenger seat - flat and near power.
- Glovebox - easy charging.
- Power - USB or 12 V.
- Signal - avoid metal seat rails.
Private by design - no manufacturer cloud, no foreign servers
Modern cars are permanently connected: the maker's own app knows where your car is and routes that data through its cloud, very often on the other side of the world. Our approach is the opposite. Tracking runs entirely on a phone you own, and your location history lives in your own SpySat account. We do not pass it to the car maker's servers and we do not send it to any foreign data centre. You decide who can see where your car is.
Frequently asked questions
Can I track an MG HS without the maker's app?
Yes - independent of MG's connected services and subscriptions.
Does my location go to Chinese servers?
No. Our app and platform keep it in your own account; we do not use maker clouds or foreign data centres.
Best hiding spot?
The under-floor boot tray; under the front passenger seat is the alternative.
Cost?
Free app and platform; only phone data.
Hybrid affected?
No - the phone is independent of the car's powertrain.
Multiple cars?
Yes, unlimited endpoints.
Legal?
Own/authorised vehicles only.
What owners say
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Quick start
The short version: put a spare Android phone in the car, run the SpySat app, give the device a name and PIN, and watch it live on the map. The full guide lives on one page so we never repeat it on every model: