GPS · 9 articles
The guide to GPS for dogs and cats
How a GPS locates your pet, what it really costs and how to choose one.
The essentials
- A 4G GPS works out its position by satellite and sends it over the mobile network.
- It is the only technology that tracks a pet live, far away from you.
- Connectivity always has a cost: a subscription, or connectivity included.
- 01UnderstandHow a GPS locates your pet.
- 02CompareAirTag, Bluetooth, 4G GPS; with or without a subscription.
- 03ChooseThe five criteria that matter.
- 04Use it wellBattery life, personal data.
Our detailed comparison sets out side by side the prices, subscriptions and limitations of the main GPS trackers for dogs and cats.
The articles, in order
Diagram01GPS · 4 min
How does a 4G GPS for dogs and cats work?
A 4G GPS works out its position from satellites, then sends it over the mobile network to your app: it doesn’t need to be near your phone. Here is the real journey of a position, what affects its accuracy, and why the app sometimes shows an old position.
Comparison02GPS · 3 min
AirTag or GPS for dogs: what’s the difference?
Three very different technologies hide behind the word “tracker”. Here is how each one works, and in which situations it really locates an animal.
Explainer03GPS · 3 min
Dog GPS without a subscription: what it means
A 4G GPS always needs the mobile network. So the real question is: who pays for connectivity, for how long, and what is included?
Checklist04GPS · 3 min
How to choose a dog GPS: the criteria
Beyond the marketing claims, five technical criteria determine whether a tracker will suit your dog and how you use it.
Checklist05GPS · 2 min
Best GPS for dogs: how to choose one
The best dog GPS is the one that fits your dog and how you use it: town, countryside, a dog that escapes, a small breed. Here is how to choose for your situation.
Checklist06GPS · 3 min
Cat GPS: how to choose a GPS collar
A cat goes out, climbs, hides: locating it takes a tracker that is light, securely attached and reliable without you being nearby. Here is what really matters before you choose.
Explainer07GPS · 3 min
Dog GPS battery life: durations and tips
A tracker’s battery life depends mainly on how you use it. The practical levers, from the most effective to the most marginal.
Checklist08GPS · 2 min
Dog and cat GPS for travel in Europe: a guide
When travelling, the question isn’t “does the GPS work?” but “is there a network, and does my connectivity cover it?”. What the Bixar Phoenix covers, its limits and a checklist before you leave.
Checklist09GPS · 1 min
Dog GPS: protecting your location data
Your dog’s position is often yours too. What this data reveals, what the GDPR provides for, and the simple steps to protect it.
Bixar 4G GPS
Discover the Bixar 4G GPS
Live position, safe zones, history and walks in the Bixar app. Two editions, 4G subscription included.
Discover the 4G GPS