Fi Ultra tracks dogs using Starlink satellites
Fi specializes in pet trackers. Until now, the company’s trackers have used a GPS module to track a pet’s location and then transmitted that information via LTE over the cellular network to the corresponding smartphone app. The downside is that products like the Fi 3+ ($99 on Amazon) only work as long as a cellular network is available.
That changes with the Fi Ultra, as the latest tracker can automatically transmit its location via the Starlink satellite network when an LTE connection cannot be established. This is intended to ensure that dogs can be reliably located even in remote areas. The downside of this technology is higher power consumption. While an Apple AirTag has a battery life of one year, and the Fi 3+ lasts up to three months, the Fi Ultra is limited to "several days."
To extend battery life, Fi Ultra automatically switches to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or LTE, if available. Fi Ultra also supports a feature called Fi Callback, which allows users to send signals to their dog via a smartphone app. These signals are played back through sound and vibration. This is designed to make it possible to teach dogs to return to their owner in response to a specific signal. Fi Ultra can be attached to either a collar or a dog harness.
Pricing and availability
Fi Ultra is available now for $199, access to the Starlink satellite network costs an additional $189 per year.
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