Tractive GPS Tracker DOG 4 - Infos, Test und Preisvergleich (2024)

FAQs

How to make Tractive more accurate? ›

📶 Turn on Bluetooth for better location updates in areas with poor GPS, like indoors. 🔋 Set up a Power Saving Zone at home to lessen GPS interference and extend battery life. 🔎 Use Radar Mode via Bluetooth to track your pet more precisely indoors.

Your tracker should report positions that are accurate to around 8 meters when outside with a clear line of sight to the sky and we are committed to making sure all data you see in your app is as accurate as possible.

The Tractive GPS tracker continuously sends and receives GPS position data via local cellular networks, with 2G and/or LTE (CatM1) cellular coverage from one of our 500+ partners, it allows you to track your pet in real time in over 175 countries.

The Tractive GPS tracker works over any range and has no distance limitation, unlike other types of tracking devices.

Walls, vehicle roofs, tall buildings, mountains, and other obstructions can block line of sight to GPS satellites. A GPS signal is strongest under the clear sky. If you can't see the sky, you'll have a weak GPS signal and your position on the map might not be correct.

The battery life of our latest trackers varies between tracker model and size (up to 7 days for our smallest CAT Mini Tracker, up to 1 month for our biggest DOG XL tracker) and depends on the Power Saving Zone feature.

You don't specifically need Wi-Fi to use the Tractive GPS tracker. However, the smartphone on which you're running the app, does require an internet connection - this connection can come from Wi-Fi or cellular data on your phone. A Wi-Fi connection offers an added benefit known as a Power Saving Zone.

For Tractive to function properly, a connection to a mobile network is required. The Tractive GPS tracker uses LTE Cat-M1 as the primary connection and falls back to 2G if LTE Cat-M1 is not available. This means Tractive will only work in the listed countries if there is a 2G or LTE Cat-M1 connection available.

On the BASIC subscription plan, you can pay monthly, yearly, or every two years.

Do you have to pay a monthly fee for all GPS trackers? ›

First off, it should be pointed out that most GPS car trackers come with a subscription. It's the usual model for this kind of protection as is explained below. That doesn't mean though that it is essential to have one, as some brands offer a GPS tracker without a subscription.

If you don't want to pay a recurring fee, you may want to look for a subscription-free option, such as the Apple AirTag or the Petfon 2 Smart Tracker.

Only with a warrant. Tracking a personal vehicle is an invasive search and wouldn't be suitable as evidence without a warrant. Tracking devices are usually put on very quickly and that means they are relatively detectable.

The Tile Pro (2022) delivered the best performance during our tests—it was the loudest tag and achieved the longest wireless range. Everything from the build quality to the app feels slick and intuitive. Tile also offers the best selection of Bluetooth trackers on the market with wallet, sticker, and keychain options.

Yes! It's possible to sign in to your Tractive GPS account on more than one device at a time to instantly track your pet whenever and wherever you'd like. Simply download the Tractive GPS mobile app on your smartphone(s) and/or tablet(s).

Leveraging additional sensor data: Incorporate accelerometer data to enhance GPS accuracy. Use a velocity Verlet algorithm to predict locations based on the accelerometer data.

Signal problems: Factors such as tall buildings or trees can hinder GPS transmission and mess up the signals. Device quality is one of the crucial factors that affect GPS data. An unreliable and cheap GPS device can often provide inaccurate information.