Fi Ultra becomes first dog tracker powered by Starlink satellites – the Fi Ultra Dog Tracker makes Fido trackable via satellite, onboard GPS, and LTE connectivity
Smart pet technology firm Fi has launched the Fi Ultra Dog Tracker today. This new wearable device is claimed to be “the world’s first consumer wearable powered by T-Satellite with Starlink.” There seem to be a few qualifications in that statement, but they should not be necessary, as, according to our searches, this is indeed the first dog tracking wearable with Starlink integration. To be clear, the dog wears the Fi Ultra, not the owner.
Getting a collar-worn device for your faithful friend, integrating T-Satellite with Starlink, could deliver an important additional layer of security for dog owners. Previous products available in the pet tracker market could be of limited value in areas with spotty or absent LTE or GPS coverage. Satellite-grade dog tracking may therefore be a boon to adventurous dogs and owners who live and explore beyond the reach of traditional networks.
“Fi Ultra has transformed what’s possible for dog owners,” said Jonathan Bensamoun, co-founder and CEO of Fi. “Our mission has always been to strengthen the human-animal connection via data, to give dogs more freedom while keeping them safe, and with the power of T-Satellite with Starlink behind Fi Ultra, that mission now extends to every corner of the country and soon, every corner of the world.”
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Satellite tech |
T-Satellite with Starlink GPS: Track a dog’s location nearly anywhere in the US, including areas entirely without cellular coverage. |
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Other tracking tech |
Dual-band high-accuracy GPS: Deliver precise location data continuously, whether connected via satellite, LTE, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. |
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User interface |
Real-time location updates in app: Deliver accurate, continuous location data whether the dog is in a city park or miles from the nearest cell tower. Safe zone alerts when the dog returns to predefined area(s). Visual walk tracking. Haptic motor and piezo speaker. |
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Come home signal training |
Fi Callback: A proprietary training system based on sound and vibration that uses no static electric shock to bring dogs back to their owners on command. |
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Battery |
Fri Ultra lasts two days on a single charge, supporting extended trips and off-grid exploration. USB-C charging. |
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Physical |
Measures 75 x 40 x 25mm, weighs 68g, water resistance IP68 and IP66K rated. |
Fi Ultra also features automatic switching between LTE and satellite coverage for continuous location tracking in remote areas. This new tracker can work in concert with the previously launched Fi Series 3+ and Fi Mini dog tracker devices.
Now, to what some will feel is a drawback, Fi Ultra is bundled with a subscription service. This might be inevitable due to the use of partner satellite and cellular connectivity, though. The scale of the fees is said to be $199 plus a $189 per year membership for new customers. Established Fi tracker customers can buy in for a flat $299 fee. The bottom line is, with a tracker like this, your dog should never have to face the perilous journey dramatized in Lassie Come Home.
