How Do Fi Collars Work?

Pet safety technology has come a long way. One recent innovation is Fi, the first smart GPS dog collar. We believe Fi collars are standout products—so much so that we sell Fi-compatible collars. As a dog owner, having a geolocation for your dog is an incredible peace of mind. Knowing that if your dog is lost, you have a much higher chance of finding them is great.

This blog post will dive into how Fi dog collars work so you can make a sound buying decision.

Note: Our Fi-compatible collars have an attached set of Fi endlinks. They include everything you need except the Fi device, which is sold separately.

What is a Fi Dog Collar?

The Fi dog collar is a smart collar that tracks your dog’s location and activity. Equipped with advanced GPS technology, pet owners can monitor their dogs in real-time, anywhere in the US. The collar integrates seamlessly with smartphones, providing updates and alerts through the Fi app.

Key Features of Fi Dog Collars

• GPS Tracking: The primary feature of the Fi collar is its GPS tracking capability. Using satellite technology, the collar provides real-time location updates, allowing owners to know exactly where their dog is at any given moment. This is particularly useful for dogs that tend to wander or owners who enjoy off-leash activities.
• Activity Monitoring: Fi collar monitors your dog’s activity levels. It tracks steps, sleep patterns, and overall movement, providing valuable insights into your pet’s health and fitness. The Fi app displays this data, helping owners ensure their dogs get enough exercise and rest.
• Geofencing: Fi collars allow owners to set up geofences—virtual boundaries around specific areas like your home or yard. If your dog leaves the designated safe zone, the collar triggers an alert on your phone, enabling you to retrieve your pet immediately.
• Lost Dog Mode: In the unfortunate event that your dog goes missing, the Fi collar has a Lost Dog Mode. When activated, this mode increases the GPS tracking frequency, providing location updates every minute to help you quickly locate your pet.

Pro Tip: With the ability to track steps, you can see how many steps your pups get in a walk if you pay a dog walker. If you’re paying $50+/hour, you can track how active the walks are and if you’re getting your money’s worth.

How Long Does A Charge Last?

Designed to withstand the rough and tumble of dog life, Fi collars are water-resistant and durable. They also boast impressive battery life, lasting up to three months on a single charge.

How Does the Fi Technology Work?

The Fi collar combines GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE-M networks to provide accurate and reliable tracking and monitoring.

The collar uses GPS satellites to determine the dog’s location. When the collar is outdoors and has a clear line of sight to the sky, it connects to multiple satellites to triangulate the dog’s position.

When your dog is within the range of your home Wi-Fi, the Fi collar connects to it. This connection helps conserve battery life by using Wi-Fi for location updates instead of GPS.

The Fi collar uses Bluetooth to communicate with the owner’s smartphone and the Fi base station (a charging station and home monitoring device). Bluetooth is used for proximity tracking, ensuring the collar stays connected to the app when the dog is nearby.

What Happens When There’s No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth?

When your dog is outside the range of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the Fi collar switches to the LTE-M network (a low-power cellular network) to maintain a connection and provide location updates. This ensures continuous tracking, even in remote areas.

Mimi Green: Fi Collar Approved Vendor

Mimi Green is an approved vendor for Fi-compatible dog collars! Fi collars are the smartest dog collars ever built. Pair Fi’s advanced tracking abilities with Mimi Green’s engraved ID collar buckles; you will have the safest collar around!

All of our Fi-compatible collars come with an attached set of Fi endlinks. They include everything you need except for the Fi device, which is sold separately.