Like most dog trackers, the initial outlay of money$149isn't all there is to it, as you need a GPS Plan for location tracking and data storage. Its also designed with an armored aluminum face plate and reinforced internal metal armor to help protect against gnashing teeth during bitey-face play. From the menu in the upper right corner of this tab, you can edit and add Safe Zones, Wi-Fi networks, and charging bases, as well as invite other owners and dog walkers, adjust your alert settings, run a diagnostic test to ensure your collar is working correctly, and access Fi's useful Help Center. But the app alerts you as soon as they wander back into range. If you take your dog hiking where you dont have cell service, there may not be any way for you to know where your dog is anyway. We enjoyed the ability to see the specific route traveled during a walk (similar to human fitness apps). Its location information was extremely accurate. They agreed, but reported that strong orders for the product led to a fulfillment delay. The Safe Zone is depicted on an integrated Google Map as a blue circle (the only shape currently available). Modification approval degrees between owner as well as pedestrian as well as get rid of gain access to any time. We operate independently from our advertising sales team. My original Fi collar had a faulty D-ring that began to bend. Here you can also toggle graphs showing your dog's activity per hour, day, week, and month. Youll need to watch what your dog does for a little while to get a sense of what a normal day is for them. Much more on battery life later. You can purchase syndication rights to this story here. To add your own, tap the camera icon in the top right corner, select a photo from your library or snap a new one, add a filter and caption, and press Share. The collar can withstand 300 pounds of static pull force, three times that of the original model, making it a better option for strong leash pullers like my dog Bradley. Finally, in the Profile tab, you can view and edit your pup's public Fi profile and access other settings. To use the collar, download the Fi app, create a profile for your dog, and designate his or her safe zones. Unique to Fi is the use of a small base unit that doubles as a charger and connects to the tracker using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. But Ive heard, Im this thread and others, that they will not refund the plan any point after the trial. To easily figure out your dog's size(Opens in a new window), you can lay their existing collar flat and measure it in inches. Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Sign up for Lab Report to get the latest reviews and top product advice delivered right to your inbox. For nighttime walks, owners activate a light for added visibility; you choose the light color (red, green, or blue). Should You Send Your Dog to a Training Boot Camp? In an open field, GPS tracking is accurate within 7 feet. You have the option to forego the subscription and only use the Fi for activity tracking, but it won't save past health activity for comparison. The update is at best 60 SECONDS! Paired with a Fi collar, the Fi app brings you even closer to your dog. Click here to get 15% OFF The Fi GPS Pet Tracker.