Tractive GPS Tracker & Health Monitoring for Cats (9 lbs+) - Market Leading Pet GPS Location Tracker | Wellness & Escape Alerts | Waterproof | Works with Any Collar (Dark Blue)

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Special Feature Lightweight,Waterproof
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Supported Application Alarm
Specific Uses For Product Outdoor and indoor cat monitoring

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  • SUBSCRIPTION PLAN NEEDED - Monthly, 1 year, 2 year and 5 year plans available starting at $5 per month.
  • LIVE TRACKING & LOCATION HISTORY - Follow your furry friend's every step in real-time on your phone. See where your cat has been and what they've been up to with this cat GPS tracker.
  • VIRTUAL FENCE - Mark safe zones, like your garden, and know the moment your cat leaves one - and when they come back safely.
  • ALL-DAY ACTIVITY MONITORING - Track active time, rest and calories burned. Set fitness goals. Keep your cat in great shape with the cat GPS tracker collar attachment.
  • DESIGNED FOR CATS & 100% WATERPROOF - Rain, shrubs and trees are no problem for Tractive. Best for medium-sized cats or larger (9lb +).
  • *2G and/or LTE (CatM1) cellular coverage from one of our 500+ partners, including Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile, is required for the device to connect.

Customer ratings by feature

Easy to use
3.8 3.8
Battery life
3.7 3.7
Accuracy
3.5 3.5
Tech Support
3.4 3.4

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Keep an eye on your cat in real-time 24/7, and keep them fit with this all-in-one cat GPS tracker. Activity monitoring, virtual fences that alert you if your cat leaves a safe space, incredible coverage - it’s all part of the package. With an all-costs-covered subscription, you’ll enjoy unlimited location tracking with your Tractive GPS Cat Tracker. 100% waterproof, and just 1.2 oz, this GPS cat collar is built for your cats outdoor adventures.

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.1 x 0.6 x 2.1 inches; 1.23 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ TRAMINDB
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 11, 2022
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Tractive Inc.
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09NN435JD
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Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
7,036 global ratings

Customers say

Customers have negative opinions about the signal of the location tracker. They say it has a weak signal and loses it a few times. They also mention that it keeps giving them no GPS network connection errors. Customers also dislike the size. Opinions are mixed on performance, ease of use, accuracy, battery life, value, and quality.

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398 customers mention "Performance"202 positive196 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the location tracker. Some find it works great and reliable, while others say it doesn't work well or is useless. The Android app has a solid design and clear instructions. However, some customers report issues with the live feature and say it's not very practical.

"...not cheaply made, easy to use and not that expensive - you gonna probably say “there is none like that” or “you get what you pay for”, but Tractive..." Read more

"...Original review 7/4: Terrible accuracy, inconsistent features, poor battery life, misleading plan options. Does not offer “peace of mind”...." Read more

"...It's a little bulky, but he doesn't seem to care. The leaderboard is cute, but not very useful. The bluetooth finder has been very handy...." Read more

"...After using the device for about 3 months the LIVE feature for some reason doesn't work consistently. For three days straight it didn't work at all...." Read more

325 customers mention "Quality"207 positive118 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the location tracker. Some mention that it works as it should, is super neat to track their new stray cat, and the tracking location information is precise enough. However, others say that it's not perfect, has trouble tracking your cat if the safe zone is too small, and has trouble locating accurately in a heavily wooded area.

"...the app sees something abnormal without additional fees, Live feature with precise location - my fav btw, very accurate history showing your pet’s..." Read more

"...For three days straight it didn't work at all. Now it's spotty at best. I wrote tech support but haven't received any response...." Read more

"...It's a novelty at best.The location is VERY accurate when in live mode (you can track in real time at the expense of battery life)...." Read more

"...The GPS can triangulate your pet's position best when it is not indoors or under a deck/shed/heavy brush outside...." Read more

317 customers mention "Battery life"143 positive174 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the location tracker. Some mention that it has great battery life, and the battery saver helps with battery life tremendously. However, others say that it dies very fast, and drains fast.

"...Original review 7/4: Terrible accuracy, inconsistent features, poor battery life, misleading plan options. Does not offer “peace of mind”...." Read more

"...battery last at least 3 days..." Read more

"Works great for what it is. Main gripe: battery is used up in under three days if not connecting to home WiFi, But then you always know where the..." Read more

"...The battery life for me has been impeccable and I use the live feature all the time...." Read more

250 customers mention "Value"141 positive109 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the pet tracker. Some mention that it's worth their money, the subscription is well worth it, and the piece of mind is worth the yearly subscription. However, others say that the pricing should be more clear and that the monthly fee for service is a little pricey.

"...not cheaply made, easy to use and not that expensive - you gonna probably say “there is none like that” or “you get what you pay for”, but Tractive..." Read more

"...Yes, it's not free, but I'd rather pay $150 and find my cat than have to worry if he's ever coming home again...." Read more

"...of mind it brings (without making our cats stay inside) is well worth the cost." Read more

"...That being said, it is extremely overpriced for what you actually get out of it based on my personal experience...." Read more

212 customers mention "Accuracy"108 positive104 negative

Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the pet tracker. Some mention it's extremely accurate if it can get a GPS signal, while others say it'll give you terrible accuracy.

"...unbelievably accurate and precise!!!!!!!..." Read more

"...Original review 7/4: Terrible accuracy, inconsistent features, poor battery life, misleading plan options. Does not offer “peace of mind”...." Read more

"...If you are trying to pinpoint your pet, you get a very accurate track of where they are...." Read more

"...The problem is when they are in this mode, you can no longer pinpoint the exact location. The GPS function turns off...." Read more

174 customers mention "Ease of use"114 positive60 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the location tracker. Some mention it's easy to use, the app is easy to navigate, and the tracker is designed to not be too cumbersome. They also appreciate the clear instructions and details. However, some say that it cannot locate with the find mode, does not help locate him if hiding in bushes or under a car, and has a very short range.

"...not cheaply made, easy to use and not that expensive - you gonna probably say “there is none like that” or “you get what you pay for”, but Tractive..." Read more

"It’s ok, it does track but my biggest issue is that the app shows my cat is behind me, even when he’s right in front of me...." Read more

"...up virtual fences around dangerous locations, and the ability to locate them day or night. Overall, pretty disappointed with how poorly it functions...." Read more

"...Installation instructions are clear and simple, as is the installation and activation process...." Read more

170 customers mention "Signal"13 positive157 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the signal of the location tracker. They say that it has a weak signal and loses it a few times. Some customers also mention that the tracker signal goes offline completely and it would need a hard reset. They also say that the GPS doesn't work all the time and that there are issues with real-time connectivity.

"...to wifi to save battery but when I tried to set this up, random Wi-Fi’s popped up...." Read more

"...near the house, but it is outside the Bluetooth range and the GPS is off, so there is no way to find him until he either decides to come in by..." Read more

"GPS hardware is extremely cheap! The signal is almost always weak, so I have to rely on wifi location majority of the time for the quick..." Read more

"...wife stepped into an alleyway or onto someone's porch, I got a "No GPS signal" error instructing me to make sure the tracker is outdoors...." Read more

142 customers mention "Size"32 positive110 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the location tracker. They mention that it's a bit large for a 9 lb cat, and bulky around his neck. The LED is very small and would only be useful on a dark night at close range. Some say that the device is awkward for the cat to wear and feels heavy around hisneck.

"...CONS (yup there are some):- the device is kinda big (way bigger than the devices I used before), but Tractive came out with a smaller..." Read more

"...and the device is fairly large and bulky around his neck. He tolerates and it doesn't seem to bother him but he does scratch at it sometimes...." Read more

"...As for the device itself, its WAY TOO big to even consider leaving it on your cat 24/7...." Read more

"...arrived in a few days and I was immediately surprised by how small the box is...." Read more

The best tracking device for your pet with subscription ever!
5 out of 5 stars
The best tracking device for your pet with subscription ever!
I’ve been using this tracker for a year now and finally decided to share my experience. Maybe little long review, but please bear with me and check at least PROS and CONS!At the beginning I was very skeptical and not very happy to pay the subscription, but I lost the receiver from my previous device and another one stopped working for a while (both without the subscription, but running only on GPS/bluetooth), so I needed a tracker for my kitty which would be reliable, precise, long lasting without the need to be charged every day!! not cheaply made, easy to use and not that expensive - you gonna probably say “there is none like that” or “you get what you pay for”, but Tractive surprised me positively and here is why (I’m also mentioning the CONS, so you can make your own decision if this device is for you):PROS:- very easy to instal on your pet’s collar, no rocket science here as the rubber case stays exactly where it should and my kitty never lost the device while running outside or squeezing in tight places (I had to go ballistic before with another brand tracker to put it in and then out for charging or the Findster which had to be, most likely, permanently attached to the collar, so you couldn’t switch and use another one),- amazing quality: not only for the rubber case, but also tracker itself (no scratches within this past year, no breaking, no stretching case so no loosing the shape, working perfect even being dirty and mudded :) )- extremely intuitive app, user friendly UI with easy navigation and so many features that I couldn’t find in any others or their usability was just limited (virtual fences - love it - always know when my kitty explores other neighborhoods also those far from home, wellness/activity and sleep tracking - you even get the notifications when the app sees something abnormal without additional fees, Live feature with precise location - my fav btw, very accurate history showing your pet’s fav places he/she goes, radar, etc.)- battery last at least 3 days (with my use even longer as I let my Loki go out just few times during the all day and he almost always comes back after 1h or so to “check in” :) - other trackers with the same amount of time of his outside time lasted just maybe 12h, so I had to put them to charge every single night!) HUGE PLUS HERE!! And a Game changer for me!!- charging is very easy just “point to point” with magnetic feature (sure thing I love to use the charging case for the other tracker, but first of all: comparing to the Findster I had to struggle to find the best position to charge it, it was always taking too long while with Tractive it’s like 1…2… click-click -> done!, second: I just noticed Tractive is selling the Clip Charger & USB-C Cable, so that’s a huge improvement and it’s a cheap addition which can help you and me out here)- unbelievably accurate and precise!!!!!!! (I should put it in the first place, but wanted to start from small features) First time ever, I didn’t have to use the sound or light or radar mode to locate my baby!! Before, it was necessary, especially when his blinking collar went off - then I was able to spot him only by those features (which Findster even didn’t have). I believe it’s bc Tractive is using all GPS/GSM/LTE networks!)- no need for additional device like receiver which is very common for those with no subscription based ones working only with GPS/bluetooth (with Tractive you can switch the collars - two rubber cases were included in my order, so I could attach the other one to another collar - why to use more than one collar? check my summary and you will know)- subscription options cheaper than the other ones: yup! nobody like to pay additional fees, me neither, but once I gave it a try (during the first few months I was paying monthly fees for using Tractive to check if it will work well) I switched to the annual subscription and recently decided to pay for 2 year plan as it works just perfect and already saved my kitty’s life couple times!!- NEVER lost the connection!! Always was able to connect to the tracker even with my low quality WiFi or my kitty being out of the bluetooth range - again I believe it was possible only thanks to the GPS/GSM/LTE networks used by Tractive as it has built-in SIM card!- LIVE SAVER!!! Crazyyyy experience right here (one of a couple) - once I got the notification that my cat went outside the “safe/home zone” and he was in move changing his location every second leaving my block (Live feature being on) - there was no point to run after him as the location was changing too fast, so I jumped into my car to follow him and it appeared he was at somebody’s truck driving away from our home… I went ballistic to stop the driver before he got to the freeway and I made it, finding my Sweetie Pie scarred on the truck’s bed!! If you can name other tracker which would help you out in the same way and situation as Tractive did - stick with it and keep it!- PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT - ok, this should be listed definitely as first as I didn't only receive notifications that something might be wrong with my kitty’s behavior (perfectly spotted when he got injured and wasn’t going out for a while)!, but I also got a response regarding my reported issue right away!! (I made a mistake choosing wrong subscription and the Support Team was on it within less than 24h!! HATS OFF!!) Also the Seller representative contacted me couple days ago asking if I’m satisfied with the product and if I need any help with it!! After a year of being just a regular customer - how cool is that??!!!CONS (yup there are some):- the device is kinda big (way bigger than the devices I used before), but Tractive came out with a smaller one as well (mini version) so please check this out!- sound and light features to let you know where your pet is - this must be improved for sure!! The little diode and such quiet sound might be pet’s friendly but not owner’s friendly for sure!! I can barely hear the sound (yeah! it doesn’t freak out your “baby”, but when you need it most - it’s almost useless!! the diode flashes, but it’s so small - like a dot - you can barely see it!! and again barely hear the sound where there are other noises around.- subscription fees: yeah, I know I put them also in the PROS, but I just wanted to point out that even they are cheaper considering the features we get and that the Tractive works not just on bluetooth mode, but also on GPS/GSM/LTE with built-in SIM card, you might not like it! So even the fees are are not that expensive, be aware that in order to use this device you must pay one of the available subscription plans!- the device comes only in one color (navy blue) which might be not likable for everyone, but…. Tractive offers different colors for their cases and collars, so maybe it’s a good solution here.SUMMARY: very happy with this Tractive device for over a year now!! I’m a freak if it’s about my Sweetie Pie safety!! Tractive never failed and I was able to spot my kitty even when he was on the move and changing his location quickly being “stuck” on that truck I mentioned about! But… if you wanna keep your fur baby even more safe - please, buy him/her a blinking collar or two (to switch while you are charging them) which works perfect at night (about $10 or less on Amazon) and attach the ID tag(s) to them (for about $2-3 with personalized color, shape and notes)! Just in case!!Again, very happy customer and user here!! Every single time I let my cat go outside, I feel much more confident about his safety when he wears his collar with the Tractive device!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
I’ve been using this tracker for a year now and finally decided to share my experience. Maybe little long review, but please bear with me and check at least PROS and CONS!

At the beginning I was very skeptical and not very happy to pay the subscription, but I lost the receiver from my previous device and another one stopped working for a while (both without the subscription, but running only on GPS/bluetooth), so I needed a tracker for my kitty which would be reliable, precise, long lasting without the need to be charged every day!! not cheaply made, easy to use and not that expensive - you gonna probably say “there is none like that” or “you get what you pay for”, but Tractive surprised me positively and here is why (I’m also mentioning the CONS, so you can make your own decision if this device is for you):

PROS:

- very easy to instal on your pet’s collar, no rocket science here as the rubber case stays exactly where it should and my kitty never lost the device while running outside or squeezing in tight places (I had to go ballistic before with another brand tracker to put it in and then out for charging or the Findster which had to be, most likely, permanently attached to the collar, so you couldn’t switch and use another one),
- amazing quality: not only for the rubber case, but also tracker itself (no scratches within this past year, no breaking, no stretching case so no loosing the shape, working perfect even being dirty and mudded :) )
- extremely intuitive app, user friendly UI with easy navigation and so many features that I couldn’t find in any others or their usability was just limited (virtual fences - love it - always know when my kitty explores other neighborhoods also those far from home, wellness/activity and sleep tracking - you even get the notifications when the app sees something abnormal without additional fees, Live feature with precise location - my fav btw, very accurate history showing your pet’s fav places he/she goes, radar, etc.)
- battery last at least 3 days (with my use even longer as I let my Loki go out just few times during the all day and he almost always comes back after 1h or so to “check in” :) - other trackers with the same amount of time of his outside time lasted just maybe 12h, so I had to put them to charge every single night!) HUGE PLUS HERE!! And a Game changer for me!!
- charging is very easy just “point to point” with magnetic feature (sure thing I love to use the charging case for the other tracker, but first of all: comparing to the Findster I had to struggle to find the best position to charge it, it was always taking too long while with Tractive it’s like 1…2… click-click -> done!, second: I just noticed Tractive is selling the Clip Charger & USB-C Cable, so that’s a huge improvement and it’s a cheap addition which can help you and me out here)
- unbelievably accurate and precise!!!!!!! (I should put it in the first place, but wanted to start from small features) First time ever, I didn’t have to use the sound or light or radar mode to locate my baby!! Before, it was necessary, especially when his blinking collar went off - then I was able to spot him only by those features (which Findster even didn’t have). I believe it’s bc Tractive is using all GPS/GSM/LTE networks!)
- no need for additional device like receiver which is very common for those with no subscription based ones working only with GPS/bluetooth (with Tractive you can switch the collars - two rubber cases were included in my order, so I could attach the other one to another collar - why to use more than one collar? check my summary and you will know)
- subscription options cheaper than the other ones: yup! nobody like to pay additional fees, me neither, but once I gave it a try (during the first few months I was paying monthly fees for using Tractive to check if it will work well) I switched to the annual subscription and recently decided to pay for 2 year plan as it works just perfect and already saved my kitty’s life couple times!!
- NEVER lost the connection!! Always was able to connect to the tracker even with my low quality WiFi or my kitty being out of the bluetooth range - again I believe it was possible only thanks to the GPS/GSM/LTE networks used by Tractive as it has built-in SIM card!
- LIVE SAVER!!! Crazyyyy experience right here (one of a couple) - once I got the notification that my cat went outside the “safe/home zone” and he was in move changing his location every second leaving my block (Live feature being on) - there was no point to run after him as the location was changing too fast, so I jumped into my car to follow him and it appeared he was at somebody’s truck driving away from our home… I went ballistic to stop the driver before he got to the freeway and I made it, finding my Sweetie Pie scarred on the truck’s bed!! If you can name other tracker which would help you out in the same way and situation as Tractive did - stick with it and keep it!
- PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT - ok, this should be listed definitely as first as I didn't only receive notifications that something might be wrong with my kitty’s behavior (perfectly spotted when he got injured and wasn’t going out for a while)!, but I also got a response regarding my reported issue right away!! (I made a mistake choosing wrong subscription and the Support Team was on it within less than 24h!! HATS OFF!!) Also the Seller representative contacted me couple days ago asking if I’m satisfied with the product and if I need any help with it!! After a year of being just a regular customer - how cool is that??!!!

CONS (yup there are some):

- the device is kinda big (way bigger than the devices I used before), but Tractive came out with a smaller one as well (mini version) so please check this out!
- sound and light features to let you know where your pet is - this must be improved for sure!! The little diode and such quiet sound might be pet’s friendly but not owner’s friendly for sure!! I can barely hear the sound (yeah! it doesn’t freak out your “baby”, but when you need it most - it’s almost useless!! the diode flashes, but it’s so small - like a dot - you can barely see it!! and again barely hear the sound where there are other noises around.
- subscription fees: yeah, I know I put them also in the PROS, but I just wanted to point out that even they are cheaper considering the features we get and that the Tractive works not just on bluetooth mode, but also on GPS/GSM/LTE with built-in SIM card, you might not like it! So even the fees are are not that expensive, be aware that in order to use this device you must pay one of the available subscription plans!
- the device comes only in one color (navy blue) which might be not likable for everyone, but…. Tractive offers different colors for their cases and collars, so maybe it���s a good solution here.

SUMMARY: very happy with this Tractive device for over a year now!! I’m a freak if it’s about my Sweetie Pie safety!! Tractive never failed and I was able to spot my kitty even when he was on the move and changing his location quickly being “stuck” on that truck I mentioned about! But… if you wanna keep your fur baby even more safe - please, buy him/her a blinking collar or two (to switch while you are charging them) which works perfect at night (about $10 or less on Amazon) and attach the ID tag(s) to them (for about $2-3 with personalized color, shape and notes)! Just in case!!

Again, very happy customer and user here!! Every single time I let my cat go outside, I feel much more confident about his safety when he wears his collar with the Tractive device!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best tracking device for your pet with subscription ever!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
I’ve been using this tracker for a year now and finally decided to share my experience. Maybe little long review, but please bear with me and check at least PROS and CONS!

At the beginning I was very skeptical and not very happy to pay the subscription, but I lost the receiver from my previous device and another one stopped working for a while (both without the subscription, but running only on GPS/bluetooth), so I needed a tracker for my kitty which would be reliable, precise, long lasting without the need to be charged every day!! not cheaply made, easy to use and not that expensive - you gonna probably say “there is none like that” or “you get what you pay for”, but Tractive surprised me positively and here is why (I’m also mentioning the CONS, so you can make your own decision if this device is for you):

PROS:

- very easy to instal on your pet’s collar, no rocket science here as the rubber case stays exactly where it should and my kitty never lost the device while running outside or squeezing in tight places (I had to go ballistic before with another brand tracker to put it in and then out for charging or the Findster which had to be, most likely, permanently attached to the collar, so you couldn’t switch and use another one),
- amazing quality: not only for the rubber case, but also tracker itself (no scratches within this past year, no breaking, no stretching case so no loosing the shape, working perfect even being dirty and mudded :) )
- extremely intuitive app, user friendly UI with easy navigation and so many features that I couldn’t find in any others or their usability was just limited (virtual fences - love it - always know when my kitty explores other neighborhoods also those far from home, wellness/activity and sleep tracking - you even get the notifications when the app sees something abnormal without additional fees, Live feature with precise location - my fav btw, very accurate history showing your pet’s fav places he/she goes, radar, etc.)
- battery last at least 3 days (with my use even longer as I let my Loki go out just few times during the all day and he almost always comes back after 1h or so to “check in” :) - other trackers with the same amount of time of his outside time lasted just maybe 12h, so I had to put them to charge every single night!) HUGE PLUS HERE!! And a Game changer for me!!
- charging is very easy just “point to point” with magnetic feature (sure thing I love to use the charging case for the other tracker, but first of all: comparing to the Findster I had to struggle to find the best position to charge it, it was always taking too long while with Tractive it’s like 1…2… click-click -> done!, second: I just noticed Tractive is selling the Clip Charger & USB-C Cable, so that’s a huge improvement and it’s a cheap addition which can help you and me out here)
- unbelievably accurate and precise!!!!!!! (I should put it in the first place, but wanted to start from small features) First time ever, I didn’t have to use the sound or light or radar mode to locate my baby!! Before, it was necessary, especially when his blinking collar went off - then I was able to spot him only by those features (which Findster even didn’t have). I believe it’s bc Tractive is using all GPS/GSM/LTE networks!)
- no need for additional device like receiver which is very common for those with no subscription based ones working only with GPS/bluetooth (with Tractive you can switch the collars - two rubber cases were included in my order, so I could attach the other one to another collar - why to use more than one collar? check my summary and you will know)
- subscription options cheaper than the other ones: yup! nobody like to pay additional fees, me neither, but once I gave it a try (during the first few months I was paying monthly fees for using Tractive to check if it will work well) I switched to the annual subscription and recently decided to pay for 2 year plan as it works just perfect and already saved my kitty’s life couple times!!
- NEVER lost the connection!! Always was able to connect to the tracker even with my low quality WiFi or my kitty being out of the bluetooth range - again I believe it was possible only thanks to the GPS/GSM/LTE networks used by Tractive as it has built-in SIM card!
- LIVE SAVER!!! Crazyyyy experience right here (one of a couple) - once I got the notification that my cat went outside the “safe/home zone” and he was in move changing his location every second leaving my block (Live feature being on) - there was no point to run after him as the location was changing too fast, so I jumped into my car to follow him and it appeared he was at somebody’s truck driving away from our home… I went ballistic to stop the driver before he got to the freeway and I made it, finding my Sweetie Pie scarred on the truck’s bed!! If you can name other tracker which would help you out in the same way and situation as Tractive did - stick with it and keep it!
- PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT - ok, this should be listed definitely as first as I didn't only receive notifications that something might be wrong with my kitty’s behavior (perfectly spotted when he got injured and wasn’t going out for a while)!, but I also got a response regarding my reported issue right away!! (I made a mistake choosing wrong subscription and the Support Team was on it within less than 24h!! HATS OFF!!) Also the Seller representative contacted me couple days ago asking if I’m satisfied with the product and if I need any help with it!! After a year of being just a regular customer - how cool is that??!!!

CONS (yup there are some):

- the device is kinda big (way bigger than the devices I used before), but Tractive came out with a smaller one as well (mini version) so please check this out!
- sound and light features to let you know where your pet is - this must be improved for sure!! The little diode and such quiet sound might be pet’s friendly but not owner’s friendly for sure!! I can barely hear the sound (yeah! it doesn’t freak out your “baby”, but when you need it most - it’s almost useless!! the diode flashes, but it’s so small - like a dot - you can barely see it!! and again barely hear the sound where there are other noises around.
- subscription fees: yeah, I know I put them also in the PROS, but I just wanted to point out that even they are cheaper considering the features we get and that the Tractive works not just on bluetooth mode, but also on GPS/GSM/LTE with built-in SIM card, you might not like it! So even the fees are are not that expensive, be aware that in order to use this device you must pay one of the available subscription plans!
- the device comes only in one color (navy blue) which might be not likable for everyone, but…. Tractive offers different colors for their cases and collars, so maybe it’s a good solution here.

SUMMARY: very happy with this Tractive device for over a year now!! I’m a freak if it’s about my Sweetie Pie safety!! Tractive never failed and I was able to spot my kitty even when he was on the move and changing his location quickly being “stuck” on that truck I mentioned about! But… if you wanna keep your fur baby even more safe - please, buy him/her a blinking collar or two (to switch while you are charging them) which works perfect at night (about $10 or less on Amazon) and attach the ID tag(s) to them (for about $2-3 with personalized color, shape and notes)! Just in case!!

Again, very happy customer and user here!! Every single time I let my cat go outside, I feel much more confident about his safety when he wears his collar with the Tractive device!!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023
So I have an orange cat. Anyone who has one knows that they a special kind of dumb. My cat is also a wanderer--never have I had a cat that goes as far as this knucklehead does. When he ran off for two days, I thought either I can accept that he's probably going to just disappear one day or I can spend some money on a tracker. I am REALLY glad I chose this thing because it's been twice that I've had to go and retrieve him once he's gone so far as to get lost.
First time, he (stupidly) crossed a very busy road and got himself stranded on the other side in an unfamiliar neighborhood. I took my son with me and we tracked him down. His location was right in front of us, but we couldn't see him, so I turned on the notification sound. He was up in a bush staring at us, being an idiot even though we were calling for him. That was the first rescue.
Just this evening, he wandered about two miles from home, WAY outside his normal range. I didn't want him to get lost, so I got in the car and was easily able to find him. Thankfully, though he's not super smart, he (usually) comes when called. My orange idiot, rescued again.
Probably the best feature is the "music" it makes. I've trained him so that when I play the music, he gets treats (do this at home). Now when he's out and I want him to come back, I play the music and he usually comes right home for his treats. The little light on the collar is kind of worthless, it's very dim and unless he's facing you, you can't see it.
Also, I didn't pay for the premium service where you can have multiple phones tracking the kitty; I also don't have long-term history of location. It's a novelty at best.
The location is VERY accurate when in live mode (you can track in real time at the expense of battery life). Occasionally, it's flaked out and could not start live mode, but I just try again and it works. I've had to hard reset the tracker ONE time when the music feature stopped. I charge it about once a week. It's a little bulky, but he doesn't seem to care. The leaderboard is cute, but not very useful. The bluetooth finder has been very handy. When he pried his collar off inside the house, it was easy to fine with the finder and the music feature. When he noped out of his collar in a neighbor's yard, it was helpful again.

Overall, I had serious doubts about this thing. It seemed to make some mighty big promises, but in my experience, they've all been true. It's the rare case where you really do get what you pay for. However, do be aware, you buy the DEVICE from Amazon, but you need to pick a plan from Tractive. Some people get all bent of shape because they didn't appear to understand that you have to pay a yearly fee. Yes, it's not free, but I'd rather pay $150 and find my cat than have to worry if he's ever coming home again. It's money well spent if you can afford the luxury. This thing is the real deal.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I am overwhelmed with how good this thing really is
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023
So I have an orange cat. Anyone who has one knows that they a special kind of dumb. My cat is also a wanderer--never have I had a cat that goes as far as this knucklehead does. When he ran off for two days, I thought either I can accept that he's probably going to just disappear one day or I can spend some money on a tracker. I am REALLY glad I chose this thing because it's been twice that I've had to go and retrieve him once he's gone so far as to get lost.
First time, he (stupidly) crossed a very busy road and got himself stranded on the other side in an unfamiliar neighborhood. I took my son with me and we tracked him down. His location was right in front of us, but we couldn't see him, so I turned on the notification sound. He was up in a bush staring at us, being an idiot even though we were calling for him. That was the first rescue.
Just this evening, he wandered about two miles from home, WAY outside his normal range. I didn't want him to get lost, so I got in the car and was easily able to find him. Thankfully, though he's not super smart, he (usually) comes when called. My orange idiot, rescued again.
Probably the best feature is the "music" it makes. I've trained him so that when I play the music, he gets treats (do this at home). Now when he's out and I want him to come back, I play the music and he usually comes right home for his treats. The little light on the collar is kind of worthless, it's very dim and unless he's facing you, you can't see it.
Also, I didn't pay for the premium service where you can have multiple phones tracking the kitty; I also don't have long-term history of location. It's a novelty at best.
The location is VERY accurate when in live mode (you can track in real time at the expense of battery life). Occasionally, it's flaked out and could not start live mode, but I just try again and it works. I've had to hard reset the tracker ONE time when the music feature stopped. I charge it about once a week. It's a little bulky, but he doesn't seem to care. The leaderboard is cute, but not very useful. The bluetooth finder has been very handy. When he pried his collar off inside the house, it was easy to fine with the finder and the music feature. When he noped out of his collar in a neighbor's yard, it was helpful again.

Overall, I had serious doubts about this thing. It seemed to make some mighty big promises, but in my experience, they've all been true. It's the rare case where you really do get what you pay for. However, do be aware, you buy the DEVICE from Amazon, but you need to pick a plan from Tractive. Some people get all bent of shape because they didn't appear to understand that you have to pay a yearly fee. Yes, it's not free, but I'd rather pay $150 and find my cat than have to worry if he's ever coming home again. It's money well spent if you can afford the luxury. This thing is the real deal.
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Tatiana
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this company so much! Tracker a Bit big for cat, plz read
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2023
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 I want to start off my saying this is an amazing product and I’m very happy with the way it works! The tracker is too big for my cat so I use it on my dog but they have a smaller version!! Details below !!

PROS
- super easy to setup took me all of 10 minute to add in all my info
- it’s super easy to use and understand
- app is clean and works in Canada with satellite!
- I can make fences for safe areas and not safe areas and it notifies me when they are out of that zone
- customer service is amazing
- even got offered a deal when I signed up which is great
- the app shows you live location via satellite image of your pet which is something an AIRTAG can not do so this is worth it if you have a pet that gets out or runs away a lot.

CONs
- there is a yearly subscription and it can’t be paid monthly. I chose one of the more basic ones and it was $144 CAD for the year. Please be aware when you are buying you NEED to pay for the whole year when setting up, you can’t use this without activating a subscription. However you can cancel or pause at any time!
- this one is the one I figured would happen, the tracker is way too big for my cat, honestly you would have to have a pretty big cat for this to seem ok on, I ended up using this model on my dog (Australian Shepard) and I feel like it’s the perfect size for a dog.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A SMALLER VERSION. The customer service team advised there is a Cat MINI. It’s just not on Amazon you will have to go to their web store directly. The mini is the same width and depth but the length is 55mm so it’s a bit shorter. Still seems a bit big but worth a try none the less! I will end up getting the mini for my cat.
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Neo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product/High Quality - Excelente Producto/Alta Calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on February 2, 2023
English: Not only does this works as intended but it exceeded my expectations, highly accurate on the GPS, comes with 2 great looking and also high quality cases and 2 stickers to write your phone, the app is easy to navigate and the activation is really simple and fast, a bit expensive when you add the subscription (NOTE: I could not find a monthly subscription within the app, had to choose a yearly plan so add another 90ish dollars to the price) but that's worth the peace of mind it provides, 10/10 would buy again.

Español: No solo funciona como se esperaba sino que excedió mis expectativas, muy precisa en el GPS, incluye 2 fundas de alta calidad y buen diseño y 2 stickers donde puedes escribir tu número de teléfono, la aplicación es fácil de navegar y la activación del producto es simple y rápida, un poco caro ya que agregas la suscripción (OJO: No pude encontrar una suscripción mensual dentro de la app, tuve que escoger un plan anual entonces agréguenle otros 1800 pesos MX al total) pero vale la pena por la tranquilidad que me da, 10/10 lo volvería a comprar.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product/High Quality - Excelente Producto/Alta Calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on February 2, 2023
English: Not only does this works as intended but it exceeded my expectations, highly accurate on the GPS, comes with 2 great looking and also high quality cases and 2 stickers to write your phone, the app is easy to navigate and the activation is really simple and fast, a bit expensive when you add the subscription (NOTE: I could not find a monthly subscription within the app, had to choose a yearly plan so add another 90ish dollars to the price) but that's worth the peace of mind it provides, 10/10 would buy again.

Español: No solo funciona como se esperaba sino que excedió mis expectativas, muy precisa en el GPS, incluye 2 fundas de alta calidad y buen diseño y 2 stickers donde puedes escribir tu número de teléfono, la aplicación es fácil de navegar y la activación del producto es simple y rápida, un poco caro ya que agregas la suscripción (OJO: No pude encontrar una suscripción mensual dentro de la app, tuve que escoger un plan anual entonces agréguenle otros 1800 pesos MX al total) pero vale la pena por la tranquilidad que me da, 10/10 lo volvería a comprar.
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Miguel-z
5.0 out of 5 stars Bastante bien
Reviewed in Spain on May 14, 2024
La precisión es razonable. A veces se queda sin cobertura, pero supongo que es culpa de la red, tampoco pasa muy a menudo. Si el gato ha perdido el collar, se puede hacer que pite y se ilumine para encontrarlo, y aquí viene el principal defecto que le veo: apenas se ve, apenas se oye. Pero en general estoy contento, buen producto, lo recomiendo.
Diana
5.0 out of 5 stars SUPER zufrieden - könnte etwas kleiner sein - sehr robust - tolles Tracking
Reviewed in Germany on January 11, 2024
Es folgt eine etwas längere Bewertung:

Ich habe den Tracker schon vor 2 Jahren bestellt für unsere Freigängerkatze, welche öfter auch Mal mehr als 1 Tag nicht zu Hause war. Leider kam es nicht mehr dazu den Tracker an ihr auszuprobieren, da sie dann leider für immer verschwunden war. Wir wissen bis heute nicht was ihr zugestoßen ist.

Wir haben aber noch 1 Kater (1 Nachkömmling von ihr) Er ist jetzt 1 1/2 Jahre und mittelgroß. Unser Leo ist eigentlich immer sehr zuverlässig jeden Tag zu Hause, aber er ist auch oft stundenlang draußen unterwegs. Er hat im Keller unseres Hauses seinen festen Schlafplatz und Futterplatz und kann freiwillig ins Haus oder nach draußen gehen. Er hatte zuvor nie ein Halsband getragen. Nun hab ich mir gedacht da ich den Tracker eh hier habe, probiere ich ihn mal an unserem Leo aus.

Erst war er nicht sehr begeistert, da der Tracker doch etwas groß ist. Leo ist mittelgroß und wiegt ca 3,5 kg.

1. TRACKINGVERSUCH lief sehr gut bis der Tracker angezeigt hat, dass Leo scheinbar draußen schläft. Ich hab mich schon gewundert, dass Leo mitten auf einem Feld ein Nickerchen macht mitten in der Nacht. Das war das letzte Update was ich vom Tracker hatte. Am nächsten Morgen kam mein Leo mir dann im Keller freudig entgegen - OHNE TRACKER. Also haben wir uns auf die Suche gemacht.

Erstes Trackingergebnis - SUPER Wir haben die Stelle gefunden wo der Tracker zuletzt angezeigt hat, leider haben wir nichts gefunden da es geschneit hat. Am nächsten Morgen sind wir nochmal in aller Ruhe zu der Stelle und haben sofort den Tracker gefunden. Leider war der Tracker einzeln am Boden und die Hülle auch. Das Halsband war nicht zu finden. (siehe Fotos) Wir vermuten, dass Leo selbst Pfote angelegt hat und dass er den Tracker abgespielt hat. Die Hüller sah auch aus als hätte er selbst noch wild drauf rumgebissen. Auch der Tracker hat seine Zähne spüren müssen. - ALLERDINGS war es, glaub ich, mein Fehler weil mir erst nicht mehr bewusst war, dass man den Widerstand vom Halsband einstellen kann. Das Halsband hat 3 Stufen und ich hatte scheinbar die Stufe mit dem geringsten Widerstand eingestellt und somit hat er den Tracker selbst abbekommen. - ZUM GLÜCK hatten wir aber den Tracker wieder. Ich habe gleich noch Ersatz Halsbänder bestellt in rot und Hüllen für den Tracker.

2. TRACKINGVERSUCH lief auch super. Halsband auf höchsten Widerstand gestellt und los gings. Der Tracker war auch am nächsten Morgen noch dran. TOP Tracking; war wieder super aufgezeichnet. Gegen Mittag war Leo wieder kurz aktiv und ich hab gleich geschaut wo er war über die App. Er war aber noch auf unserem Gelände. Wir haben ein größeres Feld am Grundstück und erst dann kommen Nachbarhäuser. Ich war dann auch draußen und hab ihn dort gesehen wo die App gezeigt hat. Dann bin ich wieder auf unseren Hof und auf einmal hab ich KATZENKAMPF Geräusche gehört und konnte erkennen, dass der Nachbarkater und unser Leo eine kurze Auseinandersetzung hatten. Ich bin dann gleich hin und hab unseren Leo eingesammelt. Zum Glück klang er schlimmer als es sich angehört hat. Er hatte keine Verletzungen, ABER das Halsband war wieder weg. Es hat sich beim Kampf gelöst. TOP

3. TRACKINGVERSUCH - Ich realisiere gerade, dass unser Leo ein ziemlich großes Revier hat. Wir wohnen auf einem Dorf am Rand von Berlin und tagsüber ist relativ viel Verkehr. Leider überquert unser Kater auch eine große Bundesstraße. :(

FAZIT:
- ABSOLUT EMPFEHLENSWERT (ich war überrascht über das große Revier von unserem Kater)
- TRACKER - sehr robust - könnte etwas kleiner sein
- HALSBAND - super- Farbe könnte etwas auffälliger sein, aber kann man auch individuell in anderen Farben bestellen - bleibt gut dran wenn es muss, geht aber zur Not auch schnell auf (siehe oben, Katzenkampf)
- AKKU - Hält gut, aber ständiges Live Tracking zieht schon schnell Akku
- SUCHFUNKTION - TOP auch dass er anzeigt, dass Bluetooth verfügbar ist. Dann weiß man dass man sehr nah am Tracker ist
- SOUND vom Tracker, sehr katzenfreundlich, aber draußen am Tag in der Nähe von Autos etc kaum zu hören
- GPS- draußen super, aber im Haus bei uns bekommt ich kein GPS
- ZUBEHÖR- super und auch nicht teuer
- APP - sehr intuitiv und hat tolle Funktionen, wie zb den virtuellen Zaun den man auch immer neu anpassen kann
- 1 Mal wöchentlich wird das Revier angepasst, indem sich Deine Katze bewegt
- Super Funktion mit Heatmap und auch Verlauf wo man sehen kann wann und wo sich die Fellnase lange oder kurz aufgehalten hat.
- GPS nicht 100% akkurat bei Gebäuden, aber ausreichend, Beispiel: Der Kater war bei uns im Garten wo eine Scheune steht und laut App war er in der Scheune, aber er war draußen.

Ich kann den Tracker jedem empfehlen, speziell mit Freigänger Katzen. Ihr werdet Euch vielleicht wundern wo Euer Liebling überall rumstreunt ;-)
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Diana
5.0 out of 5 stars SUPER zufrieden - könnte etwas kleiner sein - sehr robust - tolles Tracking
Reviewed in Germany on January 11, 2024
Es folgt eine etwas längere Bewertung:

Ich habe den Tracker schon vor 2 Jahren bestellt für unsere Freigängerkatze, welche öfter auch Mal mehr als 1 Tag nicht zu Hause war. Leider kam es nicht mehr dazu den Tracker an ihr auszuprobieren, da sie dann leider für immer verschwunden war. Wir wissen bis heute nicht was ihr zugestoßen ist.

Wir haben aber noch 1 Kater (1 Nachkömmling von ihr) Er ist jetzt 1 1/2 Jahre und mittelgroß. Unser Leo ist eigentlich immer sehr zuverlässig jeden Tag zu Hause, aber er ist auch oft stundenlang draußen unterwegs. Er hat im Keller unseres Hauses seinen festen Schlafplatz und Futterplatz und kann freiwillig ins Haus oder nach draußen gehen. Er hatte zuvor nie ein Halsband getragen. Nun hab ich mir gedacht da ich den Tracker eh hier habe, probiere ich ihn mal an unserem Leo aus.

Erst war er nicht sehr begeistert, da der Tracker doch etwas groß ist. Leo ist mittelgroß und wiegt ca 3,5 kg.

1. TRACKINGVERSUCH lief sehr gut bis der Tracker angezeigt hat, dass Leo scheinbar draußen schläft. Ich hab mich schon gewundert, dass Leo mitten auf einem Feld ein Nickerchen macht mitten in der Nacht. Das war das letzte Update was ich vom Tracker hatte. Am nächsten Morgen kam mein Leo mir dann im Keller freudig entgegen - OHNE TRACKER. Also haben wir uns auf die Suche gemacht.

Erstes Trackingergebnis - SUPER Wir haben die Stelle gefunden wo der Tracker zuletzt angezeigt hat, leider haben wir nichts gefunden da es geschneit hat. Am nächsten Morgen sind wir nochmal in aller Ruhe zu der Stelle und haben sofort den Tracker gefunden. Leider war der Tracker einzeln am Boden und die Hülle auch. Das Halsband war nicht zu finden. (siehe Fotos) Wir vermuten, dass Leo selbst Pfote angelegt hat und dass er den Tracker abgespielt hat. Die Hüller sah auch aus als hätte er selbst noch wild drauf rumgebissen. Auch der Tracker hat seine Zähne spüren müssen. - ALLERDINGS war es, glaub ich, mein Fehler weil mir erst nicht mehr bewusst war, dass man den Widerstand vom Halsband einstellen kann. Das Halsband hat 3 Stufen und ich hatte scheinbar die Stufe mit dem geringsten Widerstand eingestellt und somit hat er den Tracker selbst abbekommen. - ZUM GLÜCK hatten wir aber den Tracker wieder. Ich habe gleich noch Ersatz Halsbänder bestellt in rot und Hüllen für den Tracker.

2. TRACKINGVERSUCH lief auch super. Halsband auf höchsten Widerstand gestellt und los gings. Der Tracker war auch am nächsten Morgen noch dran. TOP Tracking; war wieder super aufgezeichnet. Gegen Mittag war Leo wieder kurz aktiv und ich hab gleich geschaut wo er war über die App. Er war aber noch auf unserem Gelände. Wir haben ein größeres Feld am Grundstück und erst dann kommen Nachbarhäuser. Ich war dann auch draußen und hab ihn dort gesehen wo die App gezeigt hat. Dann bin ich wieder auf unseren Hof und auf einmal hab ich KATZENKAMPF Geräusche gehört und konnte erkennen, dass der Nachbarkater und unser Leo eine kurze Auseinandersetzung hatten. Ich bin dann gleich hin und hab unseren Leo eingesammelt. Zum Glück klang er schlimmer als es sich angehört hat. Er hatte keine Verletzungen, ABER das Halsband war wieder weg. Es hat sich beim Kampf gelöst. TOP

3. TRACKINGVERSUCH - Ich realisiere gerade, dass unser Leo ein ziemlich großes Revier hat. Wir wohnen auf einem Dorf am Rand von Berlin und tagsüber ist relativ viel Verkehr. Leider überquert unser Kater auch eine große Bundesstraße. :(

FAZIT:
- ABSOLUT EMPFEHLENSWERT (ich war überrascht über das große Revier von unserem Kater)
- TRACKER - sehr robust - könnte etwas kleiner sein
- HALSBAND - super- Farbe könnte etwas auffälliger sein, aber kann man auch individuell in anderen Farben bestellen - bleibt gut dran wenn es muss, geht aber zur Not auch schnell auf (siehe oben, Katzenkampf)
- AKKU - Hält gut, aber ständiges Live Tracking zieht schon schnell Akku
- SUCHFUNKTION - TOP auch dass er anzeigt, dass Bluetooth verfügbar ist. Dann weiß man dass man sehr nah am Tracker ist
- SOUND vom Tracker, sehr katzenfreundlich, aber draußen am Tag in der Nähe von Autos etc kaum zu hören
- GPS- draußen super, aber im Haus bei uns bekommt ich kein GPS
- ZUBEHÖR- super und auch nicht teuer
- APP - sehr intuitiv und hat tolle Funktionen, wie zb den virtuellen Zaun den man auch immer neu anpassen kann
- 1 Mal wöchentlich wird das Revier angepasst, indem sich Deine Katze bewegt
- Super Funktion mit Heatmap und auch Verlauf wo man sehen kann wann und wo sich die Fellnase lange oder kurz aufgehalten hat.
- GPS nicht 100% akkurat bei Gebäuden, aber ausreichend, Beispiel: Der Kater war bei uns im Garten wo eine Scheune steht und laut App war er in der Scheune, aber er war draußen.

Ich kann den Tracker jedem empfehlen, speziell mit Freigänger Katzen. Ihr werdet Euch vielleicht wundern wo Euer Liebling überall rumstreunt ;-)
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Eleonore
3.0 out of 5 stars GPS
Reviewed in Belgium on October 25, 2023
Pas fan. Ne localise pas super bien