The Fi Series 3+ and Series 3 collars utilize multiple radio technologies to optimize battery performance, keeping your dog safe and healthy.
Depending on the lifestyle of your dog, you can expect the following range of battery life for each charge of your Series 3+ or Series 3 Collar:
- Homebuddy: Your dog spends most of its time at home or on short walks with an owner. In this configuration, your Fi Collar will last up to 3 months on a single charge.
- Outdoorsy: Your dog spends most of his time at home, but you let him run in the backyard on his own, and he goes back & forth inside/outside regularly. In this setting, you should expect the battery of your Fi Collar to last 4-6 weeks.
- The Rancher: Your dog is living the life outdoors. He’s rarely home and roams around your land and the surrounding woods most of the day. In this configuration, the Fi Collar will hold a battery for up to 2 weeks.
Note that when you use “Lost Dog Mode” the Fi Series 3+ and Series 3 turns on live tracking to allow you to track your dog every few seconds. This mode is more battery intensive and allows you to track your dog for about 2 days on a full battery. We recommend keeping this mode for emergency situations where you really need to track your dog’s every step.
How Do I Maximize My Fi Series 3+ and Series 3 Battery Life?
- Make sure 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 dog walkers or people boarding your dog, make sure they are added to the Fi App as well.
- If you have a large property, consider adding an additional Fi Base. If your home is larger than 3,000 square feet, we recommend adding a second base to improve your indoor coverage.
What Do I Do If I'm Away from Home?
If you’re traveling:
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- Take your Fi Base with you! To set up in a new location, check out this article.
- If you left your base at home, add the location’s Wi-Fi network to your account.
- Make sure you keep the Fi App running on your phone.
If you’re boarding your dog:
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- Add the Wi-Fi network of the place where your dog is staying.
- Invite your boarder to the Fi App by adding them as a Walker.
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Do You Have Tips to Improve Battery Life?
- Make sure your Fi Base is properly set up.
- Keep the Fi App running in the background on your phone.