The Fi Series 3+, Series 3, and Mini devices utilize multiple radio technologies to optimize battery performance, keeping your pet safe and healthy.
- Battery Life Estimates
- Battery Indicator Colors in the Fi App
- Tips to Maximize Your Battery Life
- Tips for When You're Away from Home
Battery Life Estimates
For Series 3+ or Series 3 devices, battery life varies depending on your pet's daily activity and how much time they spend away from home. The table below provides estimated battery ranges for a single charge.
| Activity Level | Description | Estimated Battery Life |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Mostly at home or on short walks | Up to 3 months |
| Moderate | Regular time in the yard, frequently moving between indoors and outdoors | 4 to 6 weeks |
| High | Outdoors for most of the day with extended time roaming away from home | Up to 2 weeks |
For the Fi Mini, battery life is expected to last up to 6 weeks. Various factors, such as how often your pet's device is connected to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, can assist in a longer charge duration.
Note that when you use Lost Mode, the Fi Series 3+, Series 3, and Mini turn on live tracking to allow you to track your pet every few seconds. This mode is more battery-intensive and allows you to track your pet for about 2 days on a full battery. We recommend keeping this mode for emergencies only, where you need to track your pet's every step.
Battery Indicator Colors in the Fi App
In the Fi App, the battery indicator in the top-left corner of your Live Map reflects your device's remaining power. The color of the icon changes based on battery percentage. These colors and ranges include the below:
- Green: More than 25% battery
- Yellow: Between 15%–25%
- Red: Less than 15%
Tips to Maximize Your Battery Life
- If you have a Series device, ensure you have a Fi Base properly connected to your account.
- Make sure everyone in your household is added to the app and keeps the Fi App running on their phone.
- If you have walkers or people boarding your pet, ensure they are added to the Fi App as well.
- If you have a large property and have a Series device, consider adding another Fi Base. If your home is larger than 3,000 square feet, we recommend adding a second base to improve your indoor coverage.
Tips for When You're Away from Home
If you're traveling:
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- You can take your Fi Base with you and set it up at your new location.
- If you have a Fi Mini or you left your base at home, add the location's Wi-Fi network to your account.
- Ensure the Fi App is running on your phone.
If you're boarding your pet:
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- Add the Wi-Fi network of the place where your pet is staying.
- Invite and add your boarder to the Fi App.
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