FAQ Mileage Tracker

These frequently asked mileage tracker questions refer to version 2.0 of the Motus app. Please make sure you are using the latest version.

Q. How do I submit my miles?

A. You can submit your miles from the mileage tracker app by first tapping on the calendar icon in the upper-right to access your mileage history. Then tap on the month you would like to submit. Once that month loads, review your miles and then tap the “Submit” button in the upper-right.

Q. How do I turn on my Location Services?

A. The Motus app requires that your Location Services be turned on. The app should prompt you to do this when you first open it, but if for some reason your Location Services have been turned off, you can turn them back on by going to your device settings and finding Location Services. Make sure this is set to “High Accuracy” mode or the option on your device that allows for GPS + cell + WiFi capability. It should be clear which option this is from your device’s settings menu.







Q. Will the Motus app work in battery saving mode?

A. Yes. Motus will still work if your device is in battery saving mode, but it is not recommended to use it in this mode, as it can slightly decrease the accuracy of the mileage tracker, which depends on GPS readings.


A. Nope! With version 2.0, your trips will be added while the app is in the background.



Additionally, if you stop tracking mileage at a particular location then start recording again at a location more than a mile away, Motus will use the optimal route between those points so that you don’t miss out on tracking any mileage that you should be getting credit for.


A. Right now you need to travel at least .2 miles in order for the mileage tracker to register a new trip within the app. If you’re taking a trip shorter than that, the next location might not show up as a stop in your business log, but rest assured, the mileage you have traveled will still be tracked once you drive away from that second location. We’re always working on making the app more accurate, and we anticipate this .2-mile limitation will be lowered even further in an upcoming release.