Our Verdict
The Anker Roav packs dual USB charging, Bluetooth car location and roadside assistance into a single 12V socket device. The Bluetooth locator is practical for car parks rather than vehicle theft recovery. For the price, combining three useful features in a socket device that's always plugged in is genuinely practical.
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Dual USB charging provides 24W for two devices simultaneously from the 12V socket
- Smart Locator finds the car in car parks using the Roav app
- Roadside assistance button connects to emergency services via paired smartphone
- Works in any car with a 12V power socket — no installation required
- Free companion app available for iOS and Android without subscription
✗ Cons
- Locator uses Bluetooth — limited range vs GPS trackers for lost vehicle recovery
- USB-A only — no USB-C fast charging on this version
- App can be slow to load location data in areas with poor Bluetooth coverage
Key Specifications
| Charging | Dual USB 24W |
|---|---|
| Locator | Bluetooth (app-based) |
| Assistance | Emergency button (phone required) |
| Socket | 12V |
| App | Roav (free, no subscription) |
| USB | USB-A x2 |
Performance
The Anker Roav packs dual USB charging, Bluetooth car location and roadside assistance into a single 12V socket device. The Bluetooth locator is practical for car parks rather than vehicle theft recovery. For the price, combining three useful features in a socket device that's always plugged in is genuinely practical. On paper the headline numbers are charging of Dual USB 24W, locator of Bluetooth (app-based), assistance of Emergency button (phone required), socket of 12V, app of Roav (free, no subscription), usb of USB-A x2. Its standout is that dual usb charging provides 24w for two devices simultaneously from the 12v socket
Build Quality & Design
Beyond that, owners and the spec sheet point to a few more genuine strengths. Smart Locator finds the car in car parks using the Roav app. Roadside assistance button connects to emergency services via paired smartphone. We can't bench-test durability, but the depth of positive long-term owner feedback is the best available proxy for how it holds up.
Value for Money
It isn't flawless. Locator uses Bluetooth — limited range vs GPS trackers for lost vehicle recovery. USB-A only — no USB-C fast charging on this version. App can be slow to load location data in areas with poor Bluetooth coverage. Whether those matter depends entirely on how you'll use it. At its price point, it represents solid value for the right buyer. It's the right call for The Anker Roav packs dual USB charging, Bluetooth car location and roadside assistance into a single 12V socket device. The Bluetooth locator is practical for car parks rather than vehicle theft... Look elsewhere if you're among Those wanting GPS vehicle tracking for theft recovery — a dedicated GPS tracker provides far superior location capability.
Final Verdict
The Anker Roav packs dual USB charging, Bluetooth car location and roadside assistance into a single 12V socket device. The Bluetooth locator is practical for car parks rather than vehicle theft recovery. For the price, combining three useful features in a socket device that's always plugged in is genuinely practical.
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Is the Anker Roav Smart Locator & Car Charger worth the money?
The Anker Roav packs dual USB charging, Bluetooth car location and roadside assistance into a single 12V socket device. The Bluetooth locator is practical for car parks rather than vehicle theft recovery. For the price, combining three useful features in a socket device that's always plugged in is genuinely practical. The Anker Roav packs dual USB charging, Bluetooth car location and roadside assistance into a single 12V socket device. The Bluetooth locator is practical for car parks rather
Who should NOT buy the Anker Roav Smart Locator & Car Charger?
Those wanting GPS vehicle tracking for theft recovery — a dedicated GPS tracker provides far superior location capability.
Is the Anker Roav Smart Locator & Car Charger available in the UK and US?
Yes — we list both Amazon UK and US links. Always verify voltage compatibility (UK 230V, US 120V).
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