When using your Weenect tracker, it’s important to adapt it to your lifestyle and that of your pet. Indeed, not all animals have the same habits: some go out on their own, others never leave the house; some are very active, others more calm.
This article aims to guide you step by step, helping you choose the right settings based on your situation. By setting up your tracker correctly, you will achieve the ideal balance between battery life, activity tracking accuracy, and GPS functionality, namely:
A more or less recent value of your pet’s last position every time you consult the Weenect app.
The more or less reactive alerts when entering or exiting a safe zone.
The accuracy of the position history.
We’ve identified several usage profiles depending on whether you have a dog or a cat, to help you easily choose the settings that suit you.
You have a dog
The tracker is on my dog only during walks
Recommended settings:
GPS frequency: between 30 seconds and 2 minutes, depending on the duration of the outing
Power-saving zone: not necessary
Why this setting?
When walking your dog (on a leash or off-leash), you need precise and frequent location updates to know exactly where they are, especially if they get loose or wander. Since you are with them, battery life is less of a priority. A setting of 30 seconds will allow you to have reliable activity tracking and high precision for your walk’s path. You don’t need to set a power-saving zone because the tracker isn’t used at home.
Tip: In your situation, it is recommended to turn the tracker on and off before each walk, and to remember to recharge it regularly to avoid running out of battery!
The tracker is on my dog when they stay outside alone to prevent escapes (for example, in an un-fenced yard)
Recommended settings:
GPS frequency: between 1 and 3 minutes, depending on the duration of the unsupervised time
Safe zone: around the yard or property
Power-saving zone: not necessary
Why this setting?
If your dog stays outside unsupervised, it is essential to be able to locate them quickly and be alerted in case of an escape. The lower the GPS frequency (30 seconds / 1 minute), the more reactive the alerts will be. However, this will reduce battery life, so it will be necessary to recharge the tracker between your pet’s outdoor outings.
My dog wears their tracker at all times (including at home)
Recommended settings:
GPS frequency: between 5 and 10 minutes
Safe zone: around the house or yard
Power-saving zone: at home
Airplane mode: enabled
Why this setting?
If your dog wears the tracker every day, including at home, the goal is to monitor them over time without consuming too much battery. Therefore, we prefer a more spaced-out GPS frequency and the use of a power-saving zone combined with airplane mode for long-lasting battery life while still being alerted in case of an escape. However, with this setting, your history and activity tracking will be less precise.
💡 Tips:
If you want to track your dog’s physical activity and/or their movement history accurately and optimally, it’s recommended to choose a high GPS frequency (30 seconds to 1 minute). This will ensure reliable activity tracking and an accurate history!
Even if you opt for a higher GPS frequency value (5-10 minutes), consider using the “Refresh” or “Superlive” features to get an update of your tracker’s position.
You have a cat
My cat goes outside freely
Recommended settings:
GPS frequency: between 5 and 10 minutes
Safe zone: around the yard, or the neighborhood
Power-saving zone: at home
Airplane mode: enabled
Why this setting?
A free cat is used to wandering alone in their environment and can stay outside for several hours. It’s important to be able to track their movements without overly draining the tracker’s battery. A GPS frequency of 5 to 10 minutes is enough to get a good idea of their trips. Activating the safe zone around the yard or neighborhood will alert you if your cat moves away from their usual territory. Finally, by activating the power-saving zone and airplane mode, you optimize the tracker’s battery life when your cat stays in a safe place.
My cat stays inside, but may accidentally go out
Recommended settings:
GPS frequency: between 30 seconds and 1 minute
Safe zone: around the house or garden
Power-saving zone: at home
Airplane mode: enabled
Why this setting?
Even though your cat mainly lives indoors, it can happen that they escape without you noticing. In that case, it’s important to receive an immediate alert. A quick GPS frequency allows you to pinpoint your cat’s location as soon as they go out. The power-saving zone activated at home helps conserve battery as long as the cat stays indoors. (Note: If you have a large house and the range of your Wi-Fi doesn’t cover your cat’s indoor movements, it’s recommended to increase the GPS frequency, for example, to 5 minutes).
3. My cat stays at home at night and only goes out during the day with its tracker
Recommended settings:
GPS frequency: between 2 and 5 minutes
Safe zone: around the house or neighborhood
Power saving zone: at home
Why this setting?
If your cat mainly lives indoors but you allow it to go outside under supervision with its tracker, it’s important to find a balance between battery life and tracking accuracy.
A GPS frequency every 2 to 5 minutes lets you monitor daily routes without draining the battery too quickly.
The safe zone around the house or neighborhood will alert you in case of unusual wandering.
Activating the power saving zone helps preserve the battery when your cat comes back to rest at home during the day.
Tip: Remember to recharge the tracker regularly at night so it’s always ready for the next day’s outings.
💡 Tips:
If you want to precisely track your cat’s movements or closely monitor their habits, choose a high GPS frequency: between 1 and 2 minutes. This will provide you with a very detailed movement history, ideal for understanding their behavior better. However, battery life will be reduced.
Even if you choose a higher GPS frequency (5-10 minutes), remember to use the “Refresh” or “Superlive” features to get an update on your tracker’s position.