I got the very distinct impression that there were LOTS more going through this and that our dogs were guinea pigs for software that wasn't fully developed. They kept asking me to record and send them back end data to try and help others experiencing the same as us. This happened MULTIPLE times and each time was the same experience with no real person listening to what was happening. I assure you we have EXCELLENT cell signal here, no trees, and kept the collars fully charged. I was told the GPS could 'drift' in remote areas and that the collar could be doing this amongst dense trees or if the battery was low. When I tried to contact Halo I couldn't have a real person help, I had to follow digital instructions to recalibrate the collar or join a zoom call or do the 'dog park meeting' in the app. All the reviews and videos couldn't be false right? WRONG! Within 2 days Titan started being 'corrected' for not being within the 'fence' when he was literally 100ft from the boundaries. I purchased 2 Halos and waited for their arrival. Halo was nearly half of the price and because I knew we would need to have one on Titan 24/7 that was the natural way to go. Ther are basically only two companies that make GPS collars that have an app to program a digital fence. We had used a 'beep collar' for correction for a couple of years - never shock - for things like not getting into the trash or staying off of the couch, so when he started venturing out of our yard we naturally started looking into similar collars that could correct him with a beep without us having to be here. He went from 1000 Sq ft of privacy fenced yard to 4 acres of unfenced land. He went from being mostly indoors to mostly out. He's been a city dog his whole life, until we recently bought our own piece of land to build on. This breed is smart, easy to train, but full of anxiety. Titan the Titan (aka Big Sexy in his tuxedo) is more than our dog, he's our best friend, mascot, and protector. Click here for more information on the tech that powers SpotOn. SpotOn includes Forest Mode which improves accuracy in areas with heavy tree cover. SpotOn uses a dual feed antenna that is designed to detect and ignore reflected signals. Unlike other systems, SpotOn can simultaneously receive and track signals from up to 30 satellites across four navigation satellite constellations including GPS (US), Galileo (European Union), Glonass (Russia), and BeiDou (China). Areas with large objects like buildings, hills, and heavy tree cover can reflect GPS signals, reducing accuracy. GPS systems are more accurate in a large flat open field where there is a clear view of the sky. The more satellites a GPS system can detect the greater the accuracy. GPS satellites are continuously moving across the sky, above and below the horizon. The accuracy of all GPS systems depends upon several factors including the quality of the GPS receiver and antenna, the number of satellites detected, and how much of the sky is in clear view from the ground. As a point of comparison GPS-enabled smartphones are typically accurate only to within 16 feet under open sky and greater than 16 feet near buildings, bridges, and under trees. SpotOn is accurate to three feet under open sky and ten feet under heavy tree cover or near buildings. Will SpotOn work in areas with no cellular service? The annual or semi-annual plans are discounted and come with a 90-day free trial so you can see if cellular works for you. You purchase a cellular subscription for your SpotOn Fence through us. ![]() Receive notifications if your collar battery is low or your dog escapes. See your dog's location anytime, which is helpful if your fence is large. Cellular enables the SpotOn Fence to communicate with your phone over long distances. With an optional cellular subscription, you can unlock some additional features. With SpotOn Fence, you do not need a cellular subscription to create, manage and activate fences or contain your dog. Just like your old Garmin® navigation system for your car! Unlike your phone, SpotOn Fence can access GPS without a cellular connection. GPS is available anywhere you can see the sky, and it’s free.
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