How does GPS and Connectivity work with Halo Collar? Follow
The Halo Collar is a sophisticated tool designed to keep your dog safe while giving you peace of mind. It combines GPS technology and connectivity features to offer a comprehensive solution for pet tracking and safety. Here’s an in-depth look at how these features work, both independently and together.
GPS & Connectivity - Separate but Complementary
GPS Functionality
The GPS feature of the Halo Collar operates independently of the collar’s connectivity to your devices (Smartphone or Tablet). This independence is crucial for ensuring your dog’s safety even in areas with poor or no internet connection. The GPS system in the collar uses ephemeris data, which helps pinpoint the collar’s location based on GPS coordinates. This means the collar can determine your dog’s location reliably, regardless of whether it is connected to Wi-Fi, LTE, or Bluetooth.
Whether or not the collar is connected to LTE, WIFI, or Bluetooth, the collar is always attempting to locate your dog using GPS. The current connectivity method does not impact the GPS performance in any way.
Ensuring Your Dog’s Safety Without Connectivity
One of the key advantages of the Halo Collar is that it doesn’t rely on connectivity to keep your dog within safe boundaries. Here’s how it works:
GPS Fence Feedback Without Connectivity
Your collar will still issue feedback to your dog if the following two conditions are met:
- Movement Towards and Through the Fence: The collar must detect that your dog is moving towards and through the virtual fence boundary.
- High GPS Mode: The collar must be set to High GPS mode. This ensures the GPS data is accurate and the collar can determine your dog’s exact location relative to the fence.
When these conditions are satisfied, the collar will apply the necessary feedback to your dog to prevent it from crossing the fence, regardless of the collar’s connection status. This feature is particularly beneficial in rural areas or locations with unstable connectivity, ensuring continuous safety for your dog.
You can always check the collar’s GPS on the Pet Card in the App. When the collar is being worn, there are 3 different signal levels of GPS reception.
LOW- All fence feedback will be disarmed, and the collar will send updates less frequently.
- This is the level the collar should be in while indoors
- The collar is not meant to track location while indoors
MED- The return whistle will be the only active feedback.
HIGH- All prevention and encouragement feedback is active.
- This is the level the collar should be while outdoors
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- Except for when the dog is in covered outdoor spaces, such as porches or garages, then the GPS should be in medium or low level
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- When in a HIGH GPS level, the collar will always be tracking your dog’s location and keeping them safe within the Safe Zone regardless of connectivity to your device
As long as the Pet Card shows that the collar is Updating Live, you will be able to see its GPS level via the Halo App.
For more information: What Does Low, Medium, and High GPS mean?
Connectivity
Connectivity, on the other hand, is what links the collar to the Halo app on your smartphone. This connection enables various real-time features such as live tracking, creating virtual fences, receiving notifications, and sending manual feedback from the app. However, these features require a stable connection to function correctly.
Practical Applications of Connectivity
- Live Tracking: Use the app to monitor your dog’s location in real-time when the collar is connected.
- Fence Creation: Set up virtual fences through the app to establish safe zones for your dog.
- Notifications: Receive alerts and updates about your dog’s location and activity.
- Manual Feedback: Send commands or feedback to the collar directly from the app.
And much more!
Conclusion
The Halo Collar’s robust design, combining GPS and connectivity features, ensures your dog’s safety is never compromised. By understanding the distinct roles of GPS and connectivity, you can make the most of the collar’s capabilities, keeping your pet secure and giving yourself peace of mind, no matter where you are. Whether in a connectivity-rich environment or a remote location, the Halo Collar stands out as a reliable and effective solution for pet safety.
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