Fi - GPS Dog Tracker 4+

Tracking works well, additional activity options would be nice

The app works well, tracking is relatively accurate and does well updating in real time. It’s a little annoying to have to have the app open at all times, i have a habit of closing all open apps for battery and performance reasons, wish there was a way to have it running in the background. Not an issue, but a recommendation. It would be great to be able to set activity goals on something other than steps. No offense, but i highly question the accuracy of the step counter, we can barely get it right for humans. It would make a lot more sense to set a goal for, i don’t know, distance walked, time under activity…something that can actually be accurately measured and be significant data. This step counter marketing fad is kinda ridiculous to apply to a dog. Also would be nice to be able to turn off or put the device to sleep for when you don’t have a collar on your dog. The collar that came with the Fi irritates the crap out of my dog so i only have the collar on when on walks or when a walker or sitter comes over, at least until the collar i had to order so she isn’t constantly scratching comes in. When it isn’t on, it thinks she’s sleeping which she isn’t accurate.

Developer Response ,

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So worth it!

I got this collar primarily as an activity tracker for my medical alert and mobility assistance service dog, Maui. I’m beyond impressed by its capabilities in this department! I was surprised at just how much I love the GPS functions as well. As a university student, the GPS is phenomenal for whenever we go on hikes (the campus is quite expansive with various terrain and water nearby) as a safety measure and for my peace of mind when a trusted friend is exercising Maui for me when I can’t. The app is incredibly easy to use, the base station easy to bring with me if I’m off campus for multiple days (the collar’s battery lasts longer when there is a local base station rather than relying on GPS 24/7), the collar is waterproof for all intents and purposes, it charges quickly, the fitness metrics are easy to understand and the reassurance of knowing where he is if something were to go horribly wrong is so beyond worth it to me. The ONLY downside to this product after ~6months of use in my eyes is that the metal (plastic that looks like metal I think) GPS transmitter on the collar is being dinged up by Maui’s metal ID and rabies vaccination tags. It’s just a very minor aesthetic thing that you can’t see unless you’re basically holding it but I wish it were replaceable if need be (it might be... I don’t know). I will definitely continue using this collar and the GPS service through Fi for years to come!

Developer Response ,

Thanks for sharing your story with us! We love having Maui in our pack :)

Better than al of them!

So I’ve tried a few gps collars. The one I had before FI was LINK AKC. Fi’s ability to hold a charge more months alone makes it worth it. Being able to set safe sones on the fly is also really great and helps reduce unwanted alerts. I recently adopted a 2 year old Australian Cattle Dog , and Fi has made training to be off leash so much more less worrisome. My 10 year old also likes to walk her on his own, so having the collar helps ease my worries for both my babies. So far our ACD has been doing great, and the light feature works wonderfully when she’s playing off leash at night. I am also impressed with the waterproofing. Libby (our pup), jumped in a creek to catch some fish, and for a brief second I thought “oh no! Her collar!” , and then I remembered that Fi is awesome and I didn’t have to worry. The free month of GPS for inviting friends was a nice surprise! so thank you! 🙏 Can’t wait to see what new features and updates come along. If there is a way to set alarms and reminders for when she is due for her walk, that would be great. Or if the Fi app can recognize patterns, and create reminders based on past walks/routines, that would be awesome too. 🐾🐾🐾👍🏻🙏 and maybe teaming up with the app WAG- would be cool too. Like maybe offer a discount on wag walks if they have a Fi collar that coordinates etc. That way when a wag walker comes to walk your dog, it recognizes the walk as safe. Just some thoughts!