How Accurate Is the Halo Collar’s GPS?

The Halo Collar uses advanced GPS and GNSS technology, comparable to systems in autonomous vehicles and drones. It leverages 6 satellite networks, providing highly precise location tracking—typically accurate within a few feet. Accuracy can improve the more the system is used.

Checking GPS Status

You can monitor GPS accuracy via the Halo App or the collar itself:

• Pet Card in App – Shows GPS status as Low, Medium, or High.

  • Low GPS → Collar likely indoors; no corrections will be issued.

  • Medium GPS → Hybrid signal (partial indoors/outdoors).

  • High GPS → Strong outdoor GPS signal; full fence feedback is active.

• Collar GPS Light – Under the power button, indicating signal strength. For details, see What do the lights on the collar mean?

Optimizing GPS Accuracy

• Reinitialize GPS if:

  • A firmware update occurs

  • Battery dies

  • Collar has been indoors for a long period

• Steps take only a few minutes.

• For best results, hold the collar by the buckle with the speaker facing up, gently bouncing it while your dog is wearing it to improve satellite data reception.

For details, see How to Optimize GPS Accuracy

To learn more about how often your collar sends location information to your phone, check out the article “Why is there a difference between my dog’s location and what I see in the App?”

Summary

The Halo Collar provides highly accurate GPS tracking, usually within a few feet, and adapts to indoor/outdoor environments. Accuracy can be checked on the Pet Card or via the collar’s GPS light, and it can be optimized in minutes if needed.

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