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    2 min read 5 stepsApril 17, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Use the Fi GPS Dog Collar

    Track your dog's location in real time, count steps, and get alerts if they escape the yard.

    1

    Order the right size

    ~15s
    Go to tryfi.com and measure your dog's neck with a soft tape measure. Pick the size that fits with two fingers of room between the collar and the dog's neck.
    2

    Charge and activate

    ~15s
    Charge the Fi collar overnight with the included dock. Download the Fi app from the App Store or Play Store, create an account, and scan the QR code on the collar to activate it.
    3

    Set up your home base

    ~15s
    In the app, tap "Set up Home." This tells Fi where your house is. Fi uses Wi-Fi to know when your dog is safely home, which saves battery instead of using GPS.
    4

    Put it on and test it

    ~15s
    Attach the Fi module to any standard collar with the included slot, or use the Fi Series 3 Collar itself. Walk outside the house — the app should show your dog marked as "Away from Home" within 2 minutes.
    5

    Turn on escape alerts

    ~15s
    In Settings, turn on "Lost Dog Mode" alerts. If your dog leaves the home area without you, Fi sends a push notification. You can then open the app to see a live map of where your dog is heading.

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    Fi is a smart collar for dogs that uses GPS and cellular data to show their exact location at all times. Unlike an AirTag, Fi works even in rural areas because it does not depend on other phones being nearby.

    The collar costs about $150 and needs a monthly plan (around $20) to get the cellular connection. In return you get live tracking, activity counts, and escape alerts.

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