Cats make for wonderful companions, but they're quite different pets than dogs. While dogs require to be taken on walks to go potty, cats are very independent and solitary animals that enjoy doing pretty much everything for themselves. From going potty in their litter box, to taking naps alone in literally any little spot they find comfortable, all the way to roaming around the neighborhood and exploring every little crevice due to their natural curiosity. Nevertheless, cats still love cuddling around with their favorite humans. Now, while many cats owners are happy to let their cats roam freely throughout the house as well as outside of it around their neighborhood, those owners would still appreciate knowing where their cats are at and where they've been in order to have some peace of mind by knowing their cat is safe whenever they're out the house. This is where a GPS cat tracker comes in handy, as it allows cat owners to see exactly where their cat is located and also where they roam around. So, if you're looking for a GPS tracker for cats, then consider going with the Tractive CAT Mini.
The Tractive CAT Mini is a GPS tracker and activity monitor for cats boasting a IPX7 Waterproof Rating, GPS Connectivity for 24/7 location tracking with unlimited range, LTE/4G and 2G Connectivity, and an average 48 hours battery life, which works together with the Tractive GPS App which has an affordable subscription plan for 175+ countries, in which cat owners can see their cat’s location in real-time via their smartphone or a web browser, check where their cat has been via the App's Location History, monitor their cat's daily activity and see the amount of time they spent moving and the calories they've burned, check their cat's wellness score, and also monitor their cat's sleep patterns, set a Safe-Zone perimeter for saving the tracker's battery power up to 7 days battery, plus have access to a Find Nearby function in the App that lets owners quickly find the tracker via a light or a sound whenever there's a low GPS signal, and even share access to the Tractive GPS App with other family members or a cat-sitter at no extra cost.
With this GPS tracker and activity monitor for cats, you can conveniently keep track of your kitty's whereabouts and their activities all day long, which will give you have the peace of mind of knowing they're safe and sound while they're out exploring the world.
Now, let's have a more detailed look at the Tractive CAT Mini and check out exactly how this GPS tracker and activity monitor for cats is designed to work.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the device's size, this GPS tracker and activity monitor for cats comes at a reasonably compact size, measuring 2.1 inches long by 0.6 inches wide by 1.1 inches tall (55 x 17 x 28 mm). The device is also fairly lightweight, weighing just 0.88 oz. (25 g).
Not only does the Tractive CAT Mini sports has a compact form factor, but the device also sports a very minimalist design, for which its outer shell comes in a simple, yet gorgeous Dark Blue color.
Furthermore, this GPS tracker and activity monitor for cats also packs a very durable construction, for which the tracker is even rated have a IPX7 Waterproof Rating, meaning that it can withstand being submerged underwater up to 3.28 ft. (1 meter) depth for a maximum of 30 minutes.
What's more is that the Tractive CAT Mini is specifically designed to fit easily into most cat collars, supporting collars with widths of up to 0.8 inches (2 cm), so you can rest assured that your cat can wear it comfortably all day long.
In fact, the tracker is so light on their collar that your cat can even fall asleep while wearing it without ever feeling uncomfortable and encumbered by it.
Best of all, the tracker even comes together with a weight-adjustable collar included in its package in case your cat doesn't have one, which is built of a
On a final note, we'd also like to point out that this GPS tracker and activity monitor for cats is meant to be used only by adult cats, for which the company recommends it to be used only by cats that weight at least 6.6 lbs. (3 kg) or above.
CONNECTIVITY
For establishing its wireless connection with the Tractive GPS App, the Tractive CAT Mini boasts GPS Connectivity for 24/7 location tracking with unlimited range, and also both LTE/4G Connectivity and 2G Connectivity.
In terms of access to the tracker's smartphone companion App, know that the Tractive GPS App has an affordable PREMIUM subscription plan that's available for over 175 countries, with prices starting as low as just $5 per month (all pricing options for the App are discussed in detail at the end of the article).
BATTERY & BATTERY LIFE
For its power, this GPS tracker and activity monitor for cats comes equipped with a built-in Lithium-Ion battery that offers cats and their owners an average of 48 hours battery life.
For recharging the tracker's battery, owners are provided with a dedicated battery charger that features a charging slot integrated with magnetic charging pins, in which they simply have to place the tracker and wait a couple of hours for it to charge back from 0% power back to 100% power.
THE SMARTPHONE COMPANION APP - The Tractive GPS App
To track their cat's whereabouts and all of their cat's activities, owners simply have to install the Tractive GPS App (available for both iOS and Android devices) after deciding their preferred subscription plan.
Via the Tractive GPS App, owners can see their cat’s location in real-time directly on their smartphone or alternatively, in a web browser via their PC, plus check where their cat has been and discover their favorite spots by checking the App's Location History.
In addition, owners can also monitor their cat's overall activity within the App and see the amount of time they spent moving, check the amount of calories their cat has burned each day for which they'll be shown a wellness score, and can also monitor their cat's sleep patterns which is presented in the form of a sleep score with a basic numeric value along with a estimated percentage of their cat's sleep efficiency from the past night.
Moreover, owners can also set a Safe-Zone perimeter within the App, which can be done to help save up the tracker's average 48 hours battery all the way up to 7 days of battery.
The Tractive GPS App also features a Find Nearby function that owners can utilize to quickly find the tracker (or even their cat while wearing it) via a light or a sound whenever there's a low GPS signal.
Lastly, owners can also share access to the Tractive GPS App with other family members and cat-sitters at no extra cost.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
Inside their package, cat owners will find: their Tractive CAT Mini unit, plus an included Rogz Safety Collar (meaning the kit's included weight-adjustable collar), plus the tracker's dedicated battery charger and charging cable, along with a clip mount and a protective rubber mount (which are both used for mounting the tracker to your cat's collar or the kit's weight-adjustable collar).
FINAL THOUGHTS
The Tractive CAT Mini is a GPS tracker and activity monitor for cats boasting a IPX7 Waterproof Rating, GPS Connectivity for 24/7 location tracking with unlimited range, LTE/4G and 2G Connectivity, and an average 48 hours battery life, which works together with the Tractive GPS App which has an affordable subscription plan for 175+ countries, in which cat owners can see their cat’s location in real-time via their smartphone or a web browser, check where their cat has been via the App's Location History, monitor their cat's daily activity and see the amount of time they spent moving and the calories they've burned, check their cat's wellness score, and also monitor their cat's sleep patterns, set a Safe-Zone perimeter for saving the tracker's battery power up to 7 days battery, plus have access to a Find Nearby function in the App that lets owners quickly find the tracker via a light or a sound whenever there's a low GPS signal, and even share access to the Tractive GPS App with other family members or a cat-sitter at no extra cost.
With this GPS tracker and activity monitor for cats, cat owners can see where their kitty is at any given moment, as well as where they’ve been, and can also check their cat's wellness stats on a daily basis.
All in all, this is a really reliable tool to keep track of your cat's whereabouts during both daytime and nighttime.
If you're interested in purchasing it, know that each kit is priced at just $49.99. You can order yours online right now, directly from Tractive's official shopping page.
APP Subscription Pricing Options
Regarding the pricing options for the Tractive GPS App, note that there are two (x2) subscription models available, which are BASIC and PREMIUM.
The BASIC subscription model includes a monthly subscription plan for $13 per month, a 1-Year subscription plan for $8 month ($96 per year), and a 2-Year subscription plan for $6 month ($144 for 2 years).
The PREMIUM subscription model includes a 1-Year subscription plan for $9 month ($108 per year), a 2-Year subscription plan for $7 month ($168 for 2 years), and a 5-Year subscription plan for $5 month ($300 for 5 years).
The BASIC subscription model offers cat owners:
· Regular Location Updates Updates every 2-60 min
· Unlimited LIVE Tracking Updates every 2-3 sec
· Activity & Sleep Plus wellness features
The PREMIUM subscription model offers the functionalities mentioned above, plus:
· Family Sharing Let many people track at once
· Worldwide Coverage
· 365 Day Location History
· GPS data export
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