How Can I Test Wi-Fi Coverage?

Your dog's Fi Collar can connect to known Wi-Fi Networks when outside of Fi Base, or Fi App range. See: What Is the Best Connection Source for My Dog’s Fi Collar? 

Understanding how far this coverage extends is key as anytime your dog's collar can connect to a Wi-Fi Network, it will report the location that has been inputted for that network. This will help avoid powering on the GPS/LTE chips if your dog is outside in your yard. See: How Does the Fi Collar Obtain My Dog’s Location? 

Testing is quick and easy, and after performing this test, you'll understand where your dog can go within your property and have their Fi Collar connect to your Wi-Fi network, providing accurate reports and saving battery life. 

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Steps for Testing Your Wi-Fi Coverage in Your Home

What you will need to test: Fi Base (unplugged), Fi Collar, Mobile Device with Fi App

Total time: 15 minutes 

1. Unplug your Fi Base as you want your collar to pick up on Wi-Fi, not base connection. 
2. Remove your dog's Fi Collar and leave it in a room they frequently visit. 
3. You will want to then walk away from the collar with your mobile device, as you want your collar to now pick up on Wi-Fi, not mobile connection.
4. After being away from the collar for 2-3 minutes, check the connection state of the collar and make sure it is connecting to your Wi-Fi Network by following the next steps: 
   1. Tap the Live Tab and then tap your dog's profile picture in the Live Card:
      
      
   2. You will now see the live map. Tap your pet's photo, to reveal the collar's current connection state:
      
      
   3. A status card will appear with an icon in the lower right hand corner of the card. Each icon represents a different connection source. You should see the Wi-Fi icon  which means your pup is connected to a Wi-Fi network:
      
      
   4. If you see another icon, this means it is not connecting to your Wi-Fi. To understand what each icon indicates, see: How Can I See What My Dog’s Fi Collar Is Connected To?
      • Please note Bluetooth connections can happen across walls and floors, it is possible you may need to walk out of your house to break this connection. 
5. To end the test, exit the full map screen by tapping the back button on the bottom left: 
   
   

You now understand the capacity of your Wi-Fi coverage.