March 23, 2018
Reviewed on Amazon UK
I can safely say I highly recommend this product - I was given a pod 3 in exchange for my honest review. Now that I've been using it for a few weeks, I can safely say I high... Read morely recommend this product.
My friend’s little cavapoo went missing for 6 days. On day 4, after focusing on sightings that ended up being of a completely different dog, I remember thinking she could be absolutely anywhere! That’s when I decided I was getting a GPS tracker for my puppy. I came across the pod 3 as one in a list of several trackers available on the market. What caught my attention was the fact that the pod was suitable for all breeds and sizes, and it came with a spare battery, ensuring my dog would never be unprotected while I waited for a battery recharge.
After testing the pod 3 for a few weeks, I am extremely pleased with its performance, accuracy and the level of service provided by the support team. The tracker is easy to use and lightweight, my 12 week old puppy didn’t even notice there was something extra attached to his collar.
-Having a spare detachable battery means you don’t need to stop using your tracker in order to recharge
-The virtual fence alerts you if your pet is out of your “safe” area - ie, if it ran out of the garden
-There’s access to a Support Chat within the app, meaning you don’t need to go around looking for different contact numbers to get assistance
-Customer Service and Support team are extremely personable and accessible
-The silicone strap fits tightly around the pod, meaning it is highly unlikely to come undone and get lost
-You get an alert on your phone when the battery is running low and should be replaced
I must admit I had issues getting my pod started. It seems like it got “stuck” in the setup process, meaning I didn’t have access to all features and couldn’t update the firmware. I was able to contact the Support team via a chat feature within the app, and in a couple of hours I had a reply explaining what I needed to do in order to allow my pod to reboot itself. It’s been smooth sailings since then and I have no complaints. I must say sometimes it takes 3 to 5min for the tracker to locate the pet, sometimes it updates straight away, but it doesn't bother me.
I understand GPS pet tracking is a very new technology and the pod 3 will get better and better with time. In my opinion it is already producing fantastic results. I am extremely happy with the product and would highly recommend it to any pet owner.
March 21, 2018
Reviewed on Amazon UK
Essential pod - This pod really does not deserve the poor reviews. It is the best on the market.
It is not hard to set up and as we have a valuable cat that travels a long ... Read moreway, we would be stuck without it.
The Pod 3 is far more accurate than the pod2.
Help line is a bit slow but I did not get it for the help line.
Battery is 4 days but we charge every night. Battery swop with the two provided batteries.
January 31, 2018
Reviewed on Amazon
I love the WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity - I have two Pods for two of my pups. They are really simple to set up and to use. I love the WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. I g... Read moreet an alert when they're not connected to WiFi anymore which means they have left the premises (fortunately I only know that from driving them to the vet) which is half of the equation. The other half is locating them and after some testing I found that the locations were mostly accurate. I had an issue with the very first one I purchased and their stellar customer service team fixed my problem 100%.
December 08, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
Best tracker out there - I received my order of two Pod 3's about a week ago to use with my dogs (they can be used with other things as well). I have used a couple of other ... Read moretracking devices in the past and this one is by far the best. They were very easy to set up, connected without issue, and have worked flawlessly. The app is set up nicely, has an easy user interface, and is pretty intuitive. I can set parameters for my dog's activities during the day and check on their progress towards those goals at any time. We can go out on adventures and track those outings for future reference. And, I can easily locate the pups at any time whether out on a stroll or just chillin' inside the house just by pushing the locate button. The pod connects via GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth thereby saving on battery life and lasting for 4-6 days depending upon your settings. It comes with two batteries so you never have to leave your dog unprotected- just switch out the batteries while the pod remains on your pup. Customer service has been quick to reply with helpful answers. When I was having difficulty getting my phone's Bluetooth to sync with the pods, they offered to call me to troubleshoot. To my surprise the actual owner of the company called and walked me through everything- now THAT'S customer service. It sounds like they have some pretty cool devices that they are working on for the future as well so I'll definitely be a repeat customer:)
December 03, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
I love the pod tracker and here is why - I love the pod tracker and here is why. I did a lot of research on trackers for my 10 pound rescue dog and I picked this one because... Read more it has everything I required to keep little Paco safe. It comes with two batteries, a charger and it notifies you when it's time to change it's battery which means the tracker is always working, there is no downtime. It's small, lightweight and Paco doesn't even know he has it on. It has extra features that the other trackers don't have and they have a great support team if you have any questions. Every day I get notices that I share on Facebook of lost animals. I hope this encourages people to get the Pod Tracker so that no one will ever have to experience the loss of their precious pet.
December 01, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
Five starts - Been a customer for 2 years-it works great. Just got the new Pod. Customer service very good-especially Kelsey!
November 30, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
Best of the Rest - After much research I settled on the 3rd Generation Pod; there were some delays in production but I recently received my unit and could not be happier. Se... Read moretup was a breeze, accuracy is spot-on, and battery life is outstanding. I expect the App to evolve over time but it is absolutely functional as is. The ability to track our Alaskan Malamutes walking/play/rest is an added bonus--she needs LOTS of exercise! Do not hesitate to purchase and take advantage of the lifetime access offer; awesome!
November 28, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
Best GPS on the market for pets! - LOVE our Pod!!! The latest one is not only amazing at tracking out pet but super small and durable. We love that it doesn't look like a sh... Read moreock collar that our dog is wearing while we are able to track him at any time, even tracking his route while on a hike. Amazing product!!! Thanks for keeping our pups safe!
November 28, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
Great device for an escape artist! - I love the pod tracker . I have a rambunctious furr baby who seems to want to leave and explore the new neighborhood all the time. With ... Read morethis device I’m able to find him in real time at all times. The battery life is long lasting and the pod itself is durable.
November 28, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
really happy with the look and feel - Just got my Pod, really happy with the look and feel. Momo hasn’t even noticed I put it on him, now I can spy on his every move haha.... Read morea. I ordered through pod with some delays, but it’s well worth the wait.
November 28, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
Unlimited Range - This tracker had me sold when I learned it has unlimited range. It also is much lighter and more sleek than any of the other pet trackers I've found. Now I... Read more can hike with my dog with less stress! Highly recommend.
November 21, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
Very happy customer - best in market - Having tried a few alternatives, Pod is by far the best on the market. Accurate GPS data, longer battery life, small device, great app... Read more and of course excellent customer service. I have a very curious cat, so knowing I’m able to check on my cat’s location, get alerts when he leaves our property, and even gain an insight into his adventures through the day gives me peace of mind. After a few scares in the past, it’s great to know that I’m can’t lose him!
February 10, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon UK
Excellent piece of kit - Excellent piece of kit. It hasn't failed me yet. Gets reception on my local common and everywhere really. Might take a minute or so to locate but th... Read moreat's fine considering my phone signal is poor in a rural area.
Well thought out design - two batteries, so you can always have one charged and ready (2hr fast charge). Battery lasts 3-5 days.
I unclipped the battery at night to save battery and clip it back on in the morning, or take the collar off for my dog to go to bed.
Even though my dog won't necessarily come straight back, at least I can find it and know it hasn't crossed any roads or anything like that.
Also useful to monitor your dog walker as well!
February 02, 2017
Reviewed on App Store
Great device - The first one had a firmware problem and was promptly replaced (within 24 hrs). Has worked fine since. It is a great reassurance to just be able to quickly lo... Read moreok and see where our dog is (our last dog went missing without a trace - so we worry!).
We seem to use very little of our monthly data allowance despite checking a location most days.
Overall very happy with a great product and a very responsive company.
We have now used the device for a year and remain very happy. Battery change is easy and the wifi version seems to always be able to locate.
February 01, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
Great features and excellent customer service. Battery only lasts a few days, so I reduced 1 star.
January 26, 2017
Reviewed on Website
It has been great knowing I can find my little buddy if I need to. Easy use and customer service is great.
January 25, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon UK
I have had the Pod Tracker 2 for around 5 months now and I feel that I can give the product a full review. I bought this product as my cat went missing one night and I'm sure that ... Read morehe was stuck in someone's garage nearby. Firstly, the tracker seems well designed and secures well onto a cat's collar with the zip ties provided. Although it is a decent size (see pics attached of it on my cat, he is around 10 months old in this pic so not fully grown), I wouldn't say that it's too big and it's not really heavy enough for your cat to really notice it on their collar. The device appears quite durable, it's got multiple scuffs and scrapes on it now from my cat crawling under fences etc. and it hasn't affected the device at all. The battery system works well with having two batteries, meaning that you can always have one charged up ready to replace the other (I tend to just swap the battery every morning before letting my cat out so that it's got a fresh charge, it would probably last for 2 days but I prefer to just have a fresh one every morning).So, to the important bit, the actual tracking. When I first started using the Pod I found the tracking not very effective, I would only actually get a location on my cat probably once in every 5 attempts at tracking, and this is in an area that has full 4G coverage, much higher than the 2G coverage required. I was in contact a lot with the Pod team about this issue who were quite responsive in helping me try to fix this, even calling me from Australia to try and guide me through a few options. After a few weeks like this I had accepted that the item wasn't great, but I then started using the 'safe zone' feature which really seemed to improve things, along with the Pod team updating the app to a new interface which was a lot easier to use. When using the safe zone feature, the tracker will automatically connect to the device at time intervals which you determine (I have mine set to refresh the location every 20 minutes which doesn't waste the battery too much), to make sure your pet is staying close to home, it will send an alert to your phone if your pet leaves this zone and when they subsequently return to it. Having this constant refresh rate seems to make the Pod much more responsive to finding my cat and I rarely cannot view his location whether it picks him up on WiFi from the houses around mine or in GPS locations in the fields behind my house.In other reviews I have noticed people mentioning that the tracking is not as accurate as they would have hoped, only giving a location within about a 5-10 metre radius of your pet, I would say that this is probably true but in all honesty from a device that is trying to track a small moving object (i.e. my cat), it's more than adequate at providing an accurate enough location to give you reassurance of where they are. Overall I would say that the product is well worth having if you just want to make sure that your pet is staying close by and as a back-up in case they go missing, I would also recommend using the safe zone feature so that you are constantly getting a location on your pet at whatever time interval you choose.
January 23, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
Excellent, definitely worth the money - I have pod trackers on both my cats , the pods do not bother them at all , easy fit to the collar. They are very easy to set up to yo... Read moreur device ( in my case I phone) I know where my cats are every minute of the day , this gives you the benefit of learning the routine of your pet .Recently one cat had gone missing , I tracked him to where he was , he was exactly where the tracker said he was , but then than away when we went to catch him , luckily the tracker was still in place so we tracked him again.I know if he hadn't had the tracker on there would have been a chance of not finding him , where would we have started looking !!!Thank you pod trackers , I would never have my cats without one , definitely worth the money !!
January 20, 2017
Reviewed on Website
Benzo just got his pod and he loves it! Can't wait to continue using it not having to worry if he decides to start a journey without me...
January 20, 2017
Reviewed on Google Play
Very pleased with the pods which on the whole work very well other than occasional WiFi or GPS problems outside of their control. They are very light and the cats have no problem w... Read moreith them. I have put them to the test and it took me to a couple of feet of the bush my cat was hiding in two roads away! Locates on demand as well as automatically doing so depending on which setting you choose. I change the batteries daily which suits my cats activities well. Would definately recommend.
January 13, 2017
Reviewed on Website
Since losing Harley's brother in abroad traffic accident, the pod has been invaluable to us. It provides peace of mind when Harley leaves the house as it will tell us when he has ... Read moreleft the safe zone. A number of times it has placed him in some crazy places which scared the life out of me, but when refreshed it usually finds him back where he should be! One problem we have however is the pod will turn itself off from time to time, so we keep having to check it's still on before he goes out.
January 11, 2017
Reviewed on Website
We decided to get a Pod Tracker after Honey took off from the beach, traveled nearly 20 kilometers & attacked a pet chicken on the way. We eventually got her back, spent $201.00 to... Read more save the chicken & vowed we needed someway of quickly finding her. The Pod has been a marvel, no it doesn't stop Honey from climbing, digging or breaking fences to escape but now we get her back almost immediately. The best investment we ever made.
January 11, 2017
Reviewed on Website
The Pod is amazing & when you have a Husky that is not only a genius escape artist but likes to take off on an adventure it is wonderful to be able to track her down. As to support... Read more, these guys are second to none. Thank you.
January 10, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon UK
Stick with it - If the pod doesn't work to your expectations,e.g, in pinpointing the exact location of your pet or a time lag when refreashing, speak to their afterservice t... Read moreeam. I did, and they sorted the problems. I've tried a few trackers and this one seems to be the best of the bunch.
January 06, 2017
Reviewed on Amazon
LOVE THE PRODUCT - I absolutely love this product. I did a lot of research on GPS trackers and decided on this one. I am so happy that i did. There are no monthly fee's & th... Read moree product has been solid since I have received it. My dog has been wearing it for 4 months straight (I take his collar off for bed but he wears it daily while playing with other dogs, running through the dirt, snow etc). The gps works from a far distance. I am located in the city and suburbs. I have not yet tried it at the cottage - but i am excited to. Because my dog is a city dog, i just have it set to gps (not safe zone) and the battery lasts 4-5 days. The pod comes with 2 batteries and a charger so its easy to change the battery and takes about 1 second.
A few reviews mention the strap it comes with, which was tough to use. It also comes with zip ties - PERFECT. If you want to change the collar, cut the zip ties and zip tie it to the next. I don't see what the fuss is about.
I have had a fast response rate with customer support when i had a user question- good experience.
My dog is a mexican street dog rescue with (what i think is) a low flight risk, however i just don't know what his reaction would be to fireworks, a large truck driving by, etc so I use the tracker as a precaution. I work in rescue and I have had too many sleepless nights worrying and looking for lost dogs.
A lost dog can cost hundreds to thousands: $200-600 + in flyers, hiring a company to find the dog, renting cameras for locating and the time spend manning a trap. Its just too stressful. The pod was well worth the investment.
Analogy: winter tires $400-600. Average deductible for car in accident $500-$1000. Well worth investing in winter tires and avoiding the deductible but most of all The Effects!
January 04, 2017
Reviewed on Google Play
(Translated from French) The new interface is clean, I can systematically find my cat. The synchronization of activities is sometimes a bit recalcitrant but updating the position o... Read moref the pod works well and that is what’s essential.
January 03, 2017
Reviewed on Website
Here are Cha Cha and Doxie, two rescue sisters, proudly and comfortably wearing their Podtrackers. Thank you, Podtrackers, for the great products, the great app, and all the great... Read more customer support.
December 16, 2016
Reviewed on Website
Been with you guys since 11/2015 and my Piper doesn't go a second a day without wearing her POD since then. Thank you!!!
December 14, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
A must dogs who go AWOL - Very helpful, if expensive! Customer service is very good. I believe it's on the Vodafone network ... coverage is only as good as the mobile recept... Read moreion, which is fine most of the time.
December 09, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Best on the market to-date, improving with every roll-out! - I think the Pod Tracker is the best device currently on the market. I tested several other ones, but this one is... Read more the best one to date. It is small enough for a 15 pound dog. The battery lasts at least 2 - 3 days. I have had the POD since it came out and it has improved drastically with each roll-out. The signal strength is very good now. It takes about 30 seconds for the signal to be picked up. I get a signal all the time in the city, about 70% of the time in the woods. I wish I could get instant tracking on the trail (as in Map My Walk or the Garmin tracker), but I am sure that feature will be offered in the future. -- The customer service is amazing. Instant, very helpful, very friendly. I could not ask for better service. KUDOS. The app gets redesigned frequently. I like that the team is trying out what works and what not. I like the previous app versions better as they displayed my dogs activity levels more clearly, but that is what start-ups are about. Testing what works and what not. I like that I can see how active my dog was each day. How many minutes he walked and how many he ran, when and how the day compares to other days. The one feature I am looking for on future devices will be tracing a dog's body temperature. A vibration button would also be great, but I can see how that would make the device bigger and heavier. The one thing that needs to be improved is how the pod is attached to the collar. Once you tighten the strings (which is a pain in the you-know-what), you cannot switch collars.
December 06, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Peace of mind - I'm so glad I bought this for my cat! I moved with my little guy a few months ago, and before the move, he spent the bulk of his time outdoors. With the move... Read more, I was worried about letting him go outside on his own for the first time, because I was concerned that he could get turned around, or that I'd be trying to find him late in the day and not know his hideouts.The Pod tracker allows me to know where he is when he's out and about, so that if I need to find him I can. It usually does a pretty good job of narrowing down which yard he's in, at which point I can find him chasing squirrels up trees or checking out a flower bed. And, I really like the Safe Zone feature - if he travels outside a designated area that I feel safe with him staying in, I get a notification on my phone that he has traveled outside of the area and it shows me on the map where he is.It's given me such peace of mind with my move. I'm looking forward to the new updates when it switches over to 3G in the near future.
December 03, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Five Stars - Great Product. Great Seller. Best GPS tracker ever!
December 03, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Works for me - I've been using this for about two months, and accepting that GPS isn't perfect (or should that be purfect), both the Pod and associated app work very well. I... Read more have also been quite frankly amazed at the level of support from the team in Australia - if you are having an issue, they seem genuinely concerned to help you out. One word of advice though - make sure to use a high visibility collar - trying to find a black Pod on a black collar in dense undergrowth if it becomes detached from the cat is a mare
November 27, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Love it! - Bought this due to my little fluff ball Charlie deciding to pull all nighters and worrying where he was (I live in a flat without a cat flap) and refusing to come... Read more in despite calling for him at the door constantly.
App that comes with the pod is really good and very interesting to see where your cat goes during the day whilst you're at work (We've realised that Charlie spends a lot of time visiting the retirement home across the road, which is sweet!).
Must have item for peace of mind and a fun little insight into your pets life. (Perfect for bigger cats - doesn't bother mine at all and he sleeps with it on!)
November 24, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Very happy with the product - The app, device and support are all great. It has found my dog on several occasions. An excellent product and company.
November 21, 2016
Reviewed on Website
What a device! really good size, not too much hassle to get on the colar and the battery life is pretty decent. good thing is you can take the spare battery with you and recharge i... Read moren the car with the USB connection. seems to hold up to water pretty well also as our English Springer pup love the water! worth the money by far!
November 18, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Works great on my cat - Works great on my cat. Needs improvement but best on the market for sure.
Only issue is if the cat gets out of her collar and it's dropped in somewh... Read moreere with no signal it's hard to find.
GPS jumps around a lot and not as accurate as a sat nav but gets you close.
November 13, 2016
Reviewed on Website
I love the POD! The product itself is great, the best I have come across in this market.
But what sets POD apart from the rest is the customer service I have received. Sure, thin... Read moregs happen, you may get a faulty battery and your pod may crack as mine did but it is all about how the company handles these problems and the POD crew handled my problems fantastically. I highly recommend this product and the team that comes with it.
Now for some feedback when you develop the POD 3...put a light or a sound on the tracker itself. We put it on our cats collar which is a breakaway and each time he comes home with out his collar or pod we can find roughly where the collar is but then have to go search in the general area for the collar. IF you had a sound or light on the POD , we would be able activate it via the app to find the POD quickly and easily and then I would be giving you 5 Stars.
Thank you for making me feel safe when letting my cat wander freely.
November 09, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
So glad it worked that good - Product works to locate your pet. The only downside to it the time it takes to locate your pet. Have had to use it one time and followed where ... Read moreit took me and my pet was sitting on someones front door step! So glad it worked that good.
November 09, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Works. Just need a few set ups.
November 08, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Romeo us our 5kg cat who went missing, to be found a day plus later stuck 30ft up a tree. Needless to say we were very worried until we found him, and even then it's not easy to ge... Read moret a cat out of a tree. Following this incident we bought a Pod 2 from Amazon. Here are a few things that might help future prospective purchasers.
When you first switch it on with a long press, the LEDs will light up and then go out for about 10 secomds before they begin to flash during the warm up period, which lasts another few minutes. Don't worry that the GPS one remains blue - it seems to stay blue until you use the "locate" function on your phone, tablet or PC for the first time. On this, when you first hit what looks like the "locate" button on-screen, you actually need to press "Find Romeo" at the top of the screen (OK, so your cat will probably have a different name).
It can then take a couple of minutes to make contact with the collar and get a location fix. Quite often the initial location fix is pretty wide, but give it a minute and it will "home in" to I guess about a 2m to 3m radius. If it doesn't work first time, just try again. It seems pretty accurate and reliable, but bear in mind that if the cat is under a car or such like the GPS can't get a particularly accurate fix.
From there on its pretty straightforward, but do make sure to attach the Pod to a high visibility collar - if it comes off in dense undergrowth, trying to find the black Pod is nigh on impossible.
The adventure mode seems to work pretty well too, where the Pod will log your cats position every 10seconds or so for you to then download when he or she gets home. You need to be on the adventure page and then select "sync" from the menu to initiate the download - be patient as it can take a few minutes for the download to work and we have only got this working with an iPhone and an android tablet - the Windows laptop doesn't seem to work, though that might just be us.
I ought to also mention the customer service - it's not instant, but they are a remarkably helpful lot who will do what they can to help you out.
Ah - I forgot to mention one more thing. We've taken to only putting the cat collar on just before he goes out and taking it off when he gets in. He seems to be quite happy with this and there is no sign of any bald ring developing around his neck which is good.
One final thing - you are best using two small cable ties to attach Pod to collar - the straps they provide are very tricky to get on, and the cable ties they also provide are a bit big - you also only need two which lets you sit the big bit of the cable tie in the recess in the Pod - this will make more sense when you see it.
In summary, it is a good device that is fine for larger cats who aren't too highly strung - I think we'd struggle to put one on our 3kg female who is rather more nervy than Romeo.
Hope this helps!
November 01, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Great app, great device! - I'm absolutely loving my pod tracker that's now attached to the cat! No more worrying about where he is, I just hit find him and I know exactly wh... Read moreere he's lurking at! I'd definitely recommend anyone who worries where their little furry friend is, to buy a pod and get tracking them. It even shows how far they've travelled and if they're getting enough exercise or not. Great for those lazy furry friends : ) Thanks pod, you're awesome!!
October 18, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Love it - I use this tracker on my escape prone dog. I love having alerts to my phone that tell me when he has left the zone I set around our home. It also alerts me now whe... Read moren I need to change his battery which is super handy. Pod Trackers also has very clear directions and very kind and helpful customer support that respond very quickly.
October 12, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Thank you for saving my dog - I would also like to share something with you. An experience I had with trying to find my dog Jack. I have a small resort in Phuket, Thailand ... Read moreand Jack roams freely around the resort and further than he should. The resort has no security fence so Jack, being a beagle, and only 11 months old, goes wandering the srteets on adventures. I couldn't watch him every minute of the day and with working it can be some time before you realize he is missing. Before I bought PodTracker we would have to get on the motor bikes and search the streets looking for him. I always had a fear one day we are sure to lose him because here in Thailand there aren't many pure bred dogs. They are all street dogs here so Jack was always in danger of being stolen because of his was value and so so cute. I knew I had to do something or I would lose him very soon. I searched the internet and found PodTracker. When I received it, I felt a relief but hoped it did what it said it would do. It was happy with it's performance and it made life so much easier and I felt relief that now I can find him wherever he is. This is my story: About a month after purchasing and using PodTracker I noticed Jack was not around anywhere in view. So I checked his location with PodTracker GPS (my resort is about 1 kilometre from the Rawai Beach). I was finding it difficult to get a signal and got an occasional one but it was showing that he was in the ocean about 100 metres offshore. I thought it must be an inaccurate location. There is no way Jack would be in the ocean. He is scared of waves and deep water. When I went to the beach I searched up and down the street for half an hour. I knew he wouldn't go near the water. It was night time and there was a king tide so therefore there was no beach and the waves were breaking onto the retainer wall to the street I lost the signal again and couldn't get it back. I went back home and prayed that he would come home soon. Another 30 minutes passed and I was desperately trying to get another signal. after about 5 attempts to got a signal. The signal again showing him in the same location 100 metres offshore. I went back to the beach road and asked staff in restaurants had they seen him. Nobody had seen him. They were so nice that they helped me try find him. I showed the restaurant staff where he was on the tracker device and it must be wrong because the water was so rough that night that it would be impossible for any person or dog to swim in there. I yelled out his name so many times along the street but couldn't find him. I thought I would never see him again. We stood at a section of the retainer wall that was broken and was stacked with sand bags that had slipped down into the rough water so there was a way in or out of the ocean from the retainer wall. I decided to also yell into the ocean because my heart was sinking so fast now. It was about the same location as where the signal was offshore. I yelled his name again and again and turned back away from the ocean and yelled his name across to the other side of the road. Then suddenly out of nowhere Jack was at my fee soaking wet and covered in sand. My heart was filled with such Joy. He came up out of the ocean but there was no beach and big waves breaking onto the retainer wall. I thought how could this be. Jack is terrified of waves but he come up from the water because he was drenched and covered in sand. The only thing I can think of is that he had been stolen and put on a boat offshore, There are speed boats all moored offshore about 100 metres from the shoreline. It could only be that someone had stolen him and taken him offshore and put him on a boat. The operators of the boats come to shore and hang around on the streets chatting at night. One of them must have decided to steal Jack and put him on his boat. Jack must have heard me yelling his name from the road, so he must have decided to jump out of the boat and somehow swim to me. It would have terrified him to have to do that. He must have known he had no other choice but to try to swim to the broken part of the retainer wall. When he was at my feet he was so happy and loving and licking me like he had not seen me for a week. It seems now the tracking device was accurate and also that is maybe why it couldn't get a signal easily because he was in the ocean. If it wasn't for PodTracker on that night I would have lost my little Jack forever. PodTracker found him for me so thank you for saving Jack for me xo. If anyone thinks of purchasing a tracking device you have to be sure that it can track your pet far from home. If it can't then it is useless. I am so thankful that I bought PodTracker that can track on GPS accurately. If I hadn't, I would not have Jack today. He would only be a memory now and I would never have known what had happened to him. If you love your pet and it has a habit of straying, then I highly recommend Pod Tracker because you never know when something could happen and without Pod Tracker I had no hope of finding my little Jack.
I have never written a review for any product before but I think PodTracker deserves it because I have my Jack with me now only because I bought PodTracker for Jack.
A big big thank you!!!!
Terry Murphy - Thailand
October 07, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
The pod is great and the maps are very accurate including trails that... - We got a Black Lab puppy in December 2015 and we purchased the pod tracker shortly thereafter. Our... Read more previous dogs, who sadly crossed over rainbow bridge, often times went missing. The pod is great and the maps are very accurate including trails that we take our current dog Finnegan. One can also measure how far you hiked using the activities feature. The customer service is excellent, since we use the pod daily and go on long hikes, we lost both batteries and pod trackers sent us a new pod at no charge. It is also small and easy to use.
September 25, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Pod 2 GPS for my pup!
I absolutely love the pod tracker! Not only does it work, it comes with a spare battery so you never need to worry about not having a charge. Battery ... Read morelife is the biggest issue with all pet GPS devices, so this was an excellent solution. My dog is a runner. I found her easily, even in a rain storm at night using the GPS, which is when the accuracy would be the lowest. It works well with my iPhone and my pup seems completely nonchalant about it. It also looks nice. Everyone thinks it is a small poo bag holder at first- people at the dog park always ask about it. She swims in the ocean and lakes with it on too! I am very happy. When I bought mine they offered the first year of service free with the unit. After that it is $95 a year, which is cheaper or on par with all the other options on the market, and in a way, you can think of the unit s being free. You just pay for the service like internet! You don't need internet/wifi, just bluetooth and a smart phone and you're good to go!
September 25, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Awesome
- Keeps track of my blind cat.
September 25, 2016
Reviewed on website
Does what it says! Great peace of mind to be able to check where my cat is at any time. Brilliant!
September 23, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Five Stars
- Tinkerbell the cat can now roam free and she loves it thanks to the Pod.
September 20, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Exactly what I wanted: Piece of Mind + Adventurous Cat - Five stars because it performs exactly as I wished.
I am using this pod to keep an "eye" on my cat as I let him o... Read moreutside during the day. The tracker is fairly accurate. I live in the D.C. metro area, where there is great 2g coverage, so this product works very well for me. The Pod does not pin-point the exact location of your pet to the inch - that technology would either be too heavy for a cat or become cost prohibitive. We'll have to wait five years for that tech to come about! In the meantime, the Pod gets me within about 20 feet of my cat, which is enough for me to find my cat on my own. In my neighborhood, within 10 meet brings me to the only bush or deck that my cat could be under.
Being able to know that my cat is within my block and not crossing streets gives me the piece of mind that he is safe. The wifi alerts allows me to know when my cat is back within my house area. Adventure mode let's me know that my cat is active or just finding another bush to sleep under all day.
The spare battery that is included is another bonus. Other trackers do not have this option. The spare battery allows me to always have a charged battery on-hand so that I can always let my cat outside and he can be happy.
For the negative reviews, read the product description! This product is great for a person that lives in a 2G coverage area, needs to get within 20 feet of the pet, and wants to track the locations of the pet. I have tried other trackers and those products do not come close to meeting the product description. I have been using the Pod for months now and it has brought piece of mind for me and an adventure life-style for my cat, which is exactly what I wanted!
September 18, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
It's works - I am from Spain and Pod works well!! My dog and me are grateful.
September 16, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Love it. Great to see how far the technology has come over the last couple of years. Sure, it isn't perfect, but considering what it does and for what price, I think it is great. S... Read moreome minor issues: -the time it takes to get a reading of the dog's position (although understandable given the small battery; the system has to conserve energy so it only gets a GPS lock when needed). -web interface is often behind on (adventure / activity) data - bluetooth sync is a bit spotty I'd love to webhooks or a REST API , or integration with IFTTT / Zapier to allow tinkering. Furthermore, a proper data export possibility is seriously needed. For the next version, adding a little speaker in the device would be great. That way, a person could train the dog to come home when hearing a sound (using positive reinforcement of course). All in all-> Great product guys !
September 15, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
I can find my pet! - This is a good product. I like that I can track my wandering cat. I like that it is smaller than other trackers on the market, however it is still a lit... Read moretle big for a small cat like mine. My pod casing broke once and the customer service was extremely polite and helped get a replacement at no charge.
There are a few cons on this product, but they would not prohibit me from buying this product again. The battery life is less than stated. I tend to get a 2-3 day life on my batteries when I am not trying to track my pet. It is a little big and heavy for a small animal, but would be fine for a dog or a larger cat (mine is 8 lbs). The GPS tracking isn't completely accurate, but is as accurate as one could really expect with GPS. I have found that this is usually about 20-50 feet off from actual location. It also doesn't update quickly. When I am trying to locate my cat, I have had instances where I tried to track her again and I couldn't do it for a few minutes and the app doesn't update if she moves to a new location while I am looking for her. It would be nice if it was in real time.
September 14, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Worth every penny for my peace of mind - Well i got it registered and working beautifully thanks to the overwhelming and caring support from all sides of this company who pa... Read moretiently went over all the questions and problems a 70 yr old woman can think up to convince herself that she just cant figure it out. I found my kitty tonight 2 apple orchards away where he goes to visit his girlfriend every september (his roamings change with the seasons) I like the precision of the map. I could even see which building he was behind, and when i drove up, turned off the motor, opened the door and shook his bag of treats, he came running and jumped into the car ( had him trained before using the tagg-whistle gps, but the pod is much more precise in pin pointing the exact location. there is no guess work required, no hunting under cars on other people's property, waking them up etc. I got in and out quickley before anyone even saw me. Thank you all, this is definitely a superior product. I am infinitely grateful for yourr immediate response to my earlier confusion !!!
September 12, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Four Stars - Pretty great!
September 08, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Works as expected - I must say that I did decent amount of research before purchasing this product and I am glad I did. Overall it works as expected, it always finds my wond... Read moreering cat. I would say that it is relatively precise with an identified location, although it will not always point out exact bushes that your per is hiding in, but it still makes finding them a relatively easy process. Couple of things to note: battery does not last 3-5 days for me, maybe 2 days max. However, you get 2 batteries, so recharging is never an issue. Safe zone is tricky because it allows you just to select a circle on the map, but it does not allow users to create custom borders for a safe zone, which could be a hassle if you live in a high density area. Overall I am very happy with the purchase and I have to say that Safe Zone feature already saved my cat from wondering into a busy road (well, actually it was me who run outside to grab her but only after I got a notification that she outside of her Safe Zone).
September 08, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
We live in a rural area and we have had a great lock with it - It actually works! We live in a rural area and we have had a great lock with it. the first few days were hard ... Read moreit wouldn't work well but we deleted the phone app and reinstalled it on both of our phones and then it started working as we excepted. it does take several minutes for it to tell us he ahs left the area but it always works when we say find him.
He went for a roam yesterday and I was able to hit the bottom and find him. he was half a mile from the house threw the woods and I was able to find him very easily. It took the stress of running around the property trying to find him.
It would get a 5 if the batteries lasted longer. It lasts about 15 hours on a charge and then I switch the battery out. I don't know if its because we live out in the middle of no where but it doesn't last that long but with having 2 batteries we just switch it out.
We tried the whistle tracker because it was cheaper but it was horrible this is worth the extra money. Its also fun to see how active our dog is and how far he goes.
September 08, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Great product, peace of mind knowing where my cat is. - What a fantastic product. We have been able to track our cat and find him when he has lost his way. Easy to use and v... Read moreery effective.terrific peace of mind.
Customer service is superb, very responsive.
Would highly recommend this product.
September 06, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
It serves the purpose well - The good: It actually works. You can reasonable find you pet within an about 5 meter radius. The activity tracker works fine. the time for Sync ... Read morethe device to the phone is reasonable. It has a web page that you can also use in case you have trouble or can't use you phone app. Good size for dogs a bit bulky for regular cats.
What could be better: Battery last probable about 36 hours at most. I had trouble using the Adventure Mode on the app (it keeps track of where it wanders) I had to use the web page to actually stop it. It drains the battery well before the manual statement of 8 hours.
Overall: I would recommend it, and it serves the purpose well, although some improvements could be made.
September 06, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Great Product if you are a worried pet owner! - Having the PODS for our cats makes letting them out to have their adventures so much more bearable!! My husband and I are a b... Read moreit panicky about our cats as sadly our last cat was knocked down. So the reassurance the POD offers is fab.
They allow us to track our cats in real time so we are able to see where they are at any given moment and the accuracy of where they are is brilliant too!
Only slight issue is re the hardware of the pods, the older model seems a little more flimsy and has quite a large crack in it - hoping it won't affect the use.
September 05, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Pod tracker works great! - I bought the pod tracker as my cat loves the outdoors and may wander. I track her to see where she is and will go after her if she strays too far.... Read more The pod tracker is great as it has put me within 20 feet of her location in the three times I have used it. Great piece of mind for a cat that likes to stray. Now if I could get her to go straight home!!
September 05, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
A good purchase! - I have two cats. I bought one tracker initially to try it out with one of my cats. After an initial period of frustration of getting the pod to work - ent... Read moreirely my fault for not reading the instructions carefully - I can say I am happy now to the point where I have just placed an order for a second pod. Locating my cat works most of the time, depending if there's a signal. Two batteries per pod ensures that there's never a time when the tracker is left idle. The pod may "look big" but it is light and doesn't get in the way at all. Finally the podtracker team members are helpful and friendly and always there with an answer!
September 03, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Very satisfied - I think this is the best gps tracker for cats, due to lightweight structure and the possibility to quick-swap the battery. While you use one battery, you ca... Read moren charge the other one and keep using the gps continuously. The application is very useful and fun, turning the device into a "sport tracker" for your pet!
September 03, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Great Product - After one of our cats went missing for 9 days we purchased 2 of these and now would not be without them. Our cats are relatively small but are not bothered b... Read morey wearing the pod at all. We can locate the cats the majority of the time and when they do something out of routine we can see where they are... Great for piece of mind! The battery could last longer, but that may be down to the number of times we track them.. It can be addictive!
September 03, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Superb customer service -
Howard has been extremely patient and always helpful as he walked me through some problems. What great service. d
August 31, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Pod 2 GPS - Occasionally it's not been completely accurate but this could be the area. In general the area I use it in it is accurate and does give piece of mind that if my ... Read moredog gets distracted and disappears into the undergrowth I can find her. Expensive but so far I'm satisfied with the product. Be sure to check your area before purchasing as there was no reception at all in Huddersfield.
August 31, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
I love this product now it is up and running - I love this product now it is up and running. I debated long and hard about buying it as it is a lot of money to spend on some... Read morething which may not work and your fickle cat may not wear! I have three cats and one in particular is a real wanderer and gave me many sleepless nights! Since he has had his tracker, I at least know where he is and that he is moving about and not locked in a garage somewhere. Once when I was away, he was not home when my nephew came to feed my cats and I was able to find him and tell my nephew when he was home so he could pop back and feed him. I did have several issues with my first pod and batteries etc but the service from the company have been excellent with no quibbles about sending me new batteries and even a new pod to try. The product has enabled me to sleep and not worry about where wandering Scamp is (but his brother Squid wakes me with his mouse every night!). I would recommend this product although Scamp is not so keen as his secret adventures are now recorded on my phone for all to see!
August 30, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Four Stars - Purchased this tracker as our cat had run away from his former owners home. The Pod tracker has been great to keep an eye on him. The swappable batteries have b... Read moreeen great, and the battery life has been pretty good, I can get two days from each battery on 'Safe Zone' mode.
The downsides are: activity syncing is a real pain, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. The location can sometimes be a bit patchy, it uses the wifi around the area to get a location and save battery, which is a great idea, but it always shows my cat as in a house two roads away even when he is sitting in front of me. When the GPS kicks in the location gets much better, but it would be useful to 'force' the app to locate by GPS occasionally.
Overall I would recommend this, it's a great way to find out where your cat goes during the day, and would work very well for anyone with a dog who runs off, very glad I ordered this as it just gives me peace of mind to know that my cat isn't going too far from my house when I'm at work.
August 29, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Happy customer - Excellent product
Easy to set up and use
Not too heavy for cat. Ours is only 9 months old and he hasn't been fazed by pod on his collar.
Clear gps using ... Read morehybrid map.
Overall makes us feel a lot more secure with letting our cat roam outside, even if he is yet to leave the garden!!
August 29, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Really works. A must for all cat owners who love their cats but allow them the freedom to roame outside - This is the second generation of Pod that I have used and definitel... Read morey the best. Gets a location 90 percent of the time. If not then can try again and it inevitably shows me where my cat is. You can download and find out where they have been. My cat has over a 20 acre roaming range, amazing. Battery is fast recharging with a spare one included. Easy to fit. I must admit also that they have the best customer service out of any online shop I have ever experienced, fast responses, even 1 to 1 phone calls.
August 28, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
good value and service for money- never loose your cat again - We lost our cat in April and after 14 days of horror and panic he came finally back. I never ever want to have... Read more this feeling again and if someboy would have asked me in these 14 days "Do you want to pay me 140GBP and I tell you were your cat is?" I would have given him the money straight away. And now- we found the solution!!! The Pods (one for him and one for his sister) arrived two weeks after we had him back and since then we feel much more comfortable to leave them outside. In the beginning the app did not work so well (I set the wifi up incorrectly) and the activity tracker saved no data, but Pod tracker is a new copany and therefore we gave them some time to upgrade their app and well- it works really good now. Amazing to see (with the adventure mode) where your cat is actually going! Of course it is not always 100% to the meter correct but under the free sky-it works amazingly good. After 6month the Pods cracked and the battery fell off. I wrote few emails to the customer service team and they helped me straight away. We got already two new Pods. Thanks again to Dhalia- for solving my problem so propmtly! The size is actually okay. Our cats were still kittens when they got the Pods and they never seemed to feel uncomfortable with them. I am looking forward to the next upgrades and I am sure the company will make the product even better then it is already (plastic stonger, battery thread bigger/longer/more secure/, battery life could last longer (even if 4 days are okay) Thank you for making our life easier!
August 27, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Tremendous product - I purchased 2 of the pods as I have 2 cats. I was quite concerned about the financial investment however I needn't have worried, the pods are worth ever... Read morey single penny.
The peace of mind I know have is invaluable, the pods work exactly as described, you can locate your pet to the exact spot!
Highly recommen!!
August 25, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Impressive stuff - I guess this GPS/wifi/Bluetooth tracker with 2g mobile access when outside the range of your device's wifi and Bluetooth range proves that what I suspecte... Read mored was true - my cat goes virtually no where!
However, a few weeks ago she did disappear for a couple of days and as a result of this I looked into the range of tracking systems which might be available for cats. Having looked at the market the Pod 2 (now featuring a Wifi link) seemed like the best product about. Key elements are the size of the device - Similar to that of an old 35mm film case - battery life for the unit, and it's weigh. My cat is small and certainly some products on the market seem more suitable for dogs, and at least one suggests a minimum weigh if used with a cat. This unit is light, and relatively svelte. A little to my surprise the cat is completely unconcerned about wearing the tracker on her collar. Another advantage is that the cylinder-like tracker can be attached to any collar.
In use the battery lasts for two plus days, a spare battery is provided so the collar does not need to be removed for charging (literally changing the battery takes 5 second), and the whole unit is waterproof. The associated app allows you to see your cats activity aspatially - so how many minutes or hours has it spent running, walking and sleeping (mine likes to sleep and not to run). It facilitates on demand cat location which first uses Bluetooth to see if your cat is very near to your device if you're at home, then sees if the Pod is connected to your wifi, indicating if the cat is nearby, and finally outside wifi range GPS technology is used and the Vodafone UK 2G phone network passes the latitude and longitude of the collar to the app. You can also select a short-term tracking option which will geolocate your cat over a period of time so you can see how far he or she roams. This dramatically reduces battery life to around 8 hours so is really best used to see your cats daily movements. Finally you can set a 'safe zone' and receive an alarm if the cat wanders beyond a specific distance from home.
The pod has three lights on it which activate when you push a button on one end of the tracker. One gives you battery life, the second whether the tracker is connected with a 2G network and the third shows wifi/GPS connectivity. All are clearly visible, but are only illuminated when the button is depressed.
As a cutting edge device I'm very impressed. It consistently locates the cat almost all of the time. Whilst demonstrating that the cat does not stray far, it still results in considerable peace of mind. I have a second cat, who roams to an even lesser degree, and am serious considering getting a Pod 2 for her. The app is particularly solid and impressive.
It's worth being aware that there is a £30 annual recurrent charge for using the Pod 2, something included in the price from Amazon for the first year. This is to cover the cost of linking the Pod to the 2G network. If the Pod is lost, the manufacturer will make a replacement available to you at a reduced cost together with helping you to locate the lost Pod.
Downsides, well there are few, especially for such new technology. You do need to remember to change the battery regularly, but as you always have a spare which can be left to charge via a USB port, this is not too much of a problem. A more significant issue is if you're in an area which has poor 2G connectivity. You can check this via Vodafone's network coverage checker. Overall 2G coverage is pretty comprehensive. Without 2G once the cat is beyond wifi range when the GPS unit records the location there will be no way to report this to the app. I would like the collar to link to smart home technology, or at least via an IFTTT channel, via something like Samsung's SmartThings so you could find out if your cat was at home, or receive a text when the cat was within wifi range.
No doubt this type of technology will develop further with lighter devices coming along, and ones using 3G or even 4G, all with better battery life. At the moment though this is star-of-the-art and well worth an investment if you have a wandering cat. A solid four stars for this product.
August 25, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
ideal for small dogs - This tracker is as light as a cork and very simple to operate. Having two batteries means you can always have a charged one ready for when the App tel... Read morels you it's running low. My dog doesn't even seem aware that it's on his collar it is so lightweight!
August 25, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Fantastic! - Fantastic product, very accurate & great quality.. Best pet tracker on the market!!!
August 25, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Great product! We have just moved house with our ... - Great product! We have just moved house with our cat who loves to go outside. we researched a lot of trackers before p... Read moreurchasing this one.
Albeit the pod is large for our 3kg cat he isn't bothered by it in the slightest.
We tested the pod ourselves with one walking off with it and then the other finding them using the app on their phone before putting it into our cat.
The product has been great! It has found him everytime we have looked! You can also sit at home, find him on the app and then watch where he is going live (needing to refresh every 3 mins).
Great product, so pleased we got it! Would definitely recommend!
August 25, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Five Stars - Great piece of technology !works a treat , suggested to everyone with a pet
August 25, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Fantastic - I spent a long time looking at the options of a GPS tracker for my Maine Coon for when he started to out.
The biggest issue with these was the battery time and ... Read morethat with most of the alternative option be you had to entirely remove the coller from the cat and plug it in to charge for 2-4hrs - Not practical if he was to go out and get lost during this time. They also all seemed big and bulky and battery times were 2-3 days.
I settled on the POD 2 for a couple of reasons:
1- It comes with 2 batteries and takes seconds to swap them over and 2hrs to charge
2 - Battery life is 3-4 days depending on how often you locate or what option you have switched on
3 - The unit it's self is on the larger size but was actually smaller than I was expecting and once on the cats coller, he didn't even notice it was on.
4 - It works on wifi, GPS and Bluetooth.
The app and website is fantastic, simple and easy to use and when your phone started meowing at you to tell you the battery is low, always makes me jump!! It notifies at about 10-12% which is still around 6-8hrs so plenty of time.
August 25, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Very pleased with pod Gives me peace of mind when he ... - Very pleased with pod
Gives me peace of mind when he is out
Easy to use app makes this product the best on the m... Read morearket by a mile
August 22, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Mr -
Generally quite good, if the Bluetooth and the wifi dont locate, then the satellite is generally 90% certain to (its just the waiting time to get to the satellite as i... Read moret takes a couple of minutes each on the other 2 methods first) Maybe an upgrade that lets the user determine which location option you want to use? All in all quite happy :-)
August 17, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
I spent weeks researching and am very happy with my decision - The pod tracker does take about five minutes for the GPS to catch up but it finds him within feet. We have an ... Read moreinside cat with outside privileges. I spent three years training him to stay in the yard but sometimes he hides in bushes (we have a half an acre). This is such a piece of mind.
This week it chipped during a fall. I just wrote pod trackers and they said if I send a picture they will replace it.
We take it off him when he comes in because it is a bit heavy to eat and sleep for a cat. But he knows that it goes on or he doesn't go out (only in the daytime). I spent weeks researching and am very happy with my decision.
August 17, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Works for us - After considering a number of cat trackers we decided on this one. We bought directly from the company (not from Amazon), & they were very helpful over when t... Read morehey would be in stock in the UK etc. and a couple of other queries. We read all the blurb on their website & were aware that recording adventures or frequently locating the Pod 2 would reduce the battery life but liked the way the Pod came with its own spare battery & charger, no more purchasing batteries or having a tracker that couldn't be used as the device/battery needs to be removed from the collar for recharging.
We already had the Loc8tor tags on our cats which use RFID technology but you need to know where they are in the first place as it only works within 600 feet max. We have also used the G-Paws GPS recorder (no live tracking) on one cat so were well aware of how far he could roam & also the occasional GPS location spike/glitch particularly around electrical installations (e.g. sub-stations) or even under cars. We live in a housing estate on the edge of a country park so combine, houses, gardens, roads, fields & woods so a good proving ground. The Pod 2 is heavier than either of our previous devices but he weighs in at around 5Kg so he is over the recommended minimum weight for the device & he copes quite well with it on his collar
We got the Pod 2 as one of our cats has a permanently weakened leg after Achilles tendon & cruciate ligament injuries so wanted to be able to fine him if anything gave way, without forcing him to be an indoor cat. We first tested the Pod 2 when we took him out on a walk on a harness & lead (exercise to improve muscle tone after the operation) before letting him loose again. We had no trouble locating him on those walks & even took the Pod into a wood & it was successfully found.
Since we have used it in earnest we have recorded adventures which look reasonable for his known travels on a Google map's display. 90% of the time we locate him it is fairly accurate but occasionally we do get some jumping around but in the same area so we know where he is. We have had the odd "not found" but he soon comes into range, not sure what is the problem in that location but it is consistent.
Currently we are keeping the cats in overnight & we find it useful to check if he's coming home, or where to go look for him if he's not. It is nice to see his location on a Google map's display on a PC, sitting in the comfort of the living room, on switching to a mobile phone if we need to go look for him. We still keep the Loc8tor tag on his collar as he's used to responding to its beep. . However if we didn’t already have these tags then we would still be happy with the Pod 2 for locating.
It uses both Wi-fi hotspots (in preference) & GPS location to find him. GPS location (unless you are the military) is only accurate to 5 metres whilst Wi-fi location covers a wider radius so it is never going to be be pinpoint accuracy unless military GPS precision becomes available to civil applications. However this is still, for us, better than not knowing where our cat is, especially as he could be injured, or at least where to start looking.
We have had a few hiccups with the Activity synchronisation but any issues have been promptly resolved given that their offices are in Australia with the appropriate time differential to the UK. Also Activity synchronisation is not a critical part of the system just interesting to see how much the cat has been moving or at rest.
August 16, 2016
Submitted on podtrackers.com
After considering a number of cat trackers we decided on this one. before we bought the Pod 2 we had some queries including when they would be in stock in the UK etc. and a coupl... Read moree of other queries, customer services were very helpful. We read all the blurb on their website & were aware that recording adventures or frequently locating the Pod 2 would reduce the battery life but liked the way the Pod came with its own spare battery & charger, no more purchasing batteries or having a tracker that couldn't be used as the device/battery needs to be removed from the collar for recharging.
We already had the Loc8tor tags on our cats which use RFID technology but you need to know where they are in the first place as it only works within 600 feet max. We have also used the G-Paws GPS recorder (no live tracking) on one cat so were well aware of how far he could roam & also the occasional GPS location spike/glitch particularly around electrical installations (e.g. sub-stations) or even under cars. We live in a housing estate on the edge of a country park so combine, houses, gardens, roads, fields & woods so a good proving ground. The Pod 2 is heavier than either of our previous devices but he weighs in at around 5Kg he is over the recommended minimum weight for the device & he copes quite well with it on his collar
We got the Pod 2 as one of our cats has a permanently weakened leg after Achilles tendon & cruciate ligament injuries so wanted to be able to fine him if anything gave way, without forcing him to be an indoor cat. We first tested the Pod 2 when we took him out on a walk on a harness & lead (exercise to improve muscle tone after the operation) before letting him loose again. We had no trouble locating him on those walks & even took the Pod into a wood & it was successfully found.
Since we have used it in earnest we have recorded adventures which look reasonable for his known travels on a Google map's display. 90% of the time we locate him it is fairly accurate but occasionally we do get some jumping around but in the same area so we know where he is. We have had the odd "not found" but he soon comes into range, not sure what is the problem in that location but it is consistent.
Currently we are keeping the cats in overnight & we find it useful to check if he's coming home, or where to go look for him if he's not. It is nice to see his location on a Google map's display on a PC, sitting in the comfort of the living room, on switching to a mobile phone if we need to go look for him. We still keep the Loc8tor tag on his collar as he's used to responding to its beep.
It uses both Wi-fi hotspots (in preference) & GPS location to find him. GPS location (unless you are the military) is only accurate to 5 metres whilst Wi-fi location covers a wider radius so it is never going to be pinpoint accuracy unless military GPS precision becomes available to civil applications. However this is still, for us, better than not knowing where our cat is, or at least where to start looking, especially as he could be injured.
We have had a few hiccups with the Activity synchronisation but any issues have been promptly resolved given that their offices are in Australia with the appropriate time differential to the UK. Also Activity synchronisation is not a critical part of the system just interesting to see how much the cat has been moving or at rest.
Customer service has always been very helpful &, as already stated, we are pleased with the device.
August 14, 2016
Submitted on podtrackers.com
Great product and app, contacted customer service recently and the service I received was excellent.
Product and service are what makes a company stand out from the rest, Pod de... Read moreliver both.
August 13, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Make Sure to Get Latest Production Run - I originally purchased the first generation pod tracker for my two dogs. The units worked fine although battery life was short (abou... Read moret 3 days or so). I upgraded to the Pod 2 and unfortunately had issues with the casing for both pods. The case suffered cracking and splintering where the battery twists on. I never had these problems with the first generation pods. The material seemed to have a different texture from the first generation. They did send me replacements and they also suffered from the same fate. Recently, they made changes to the pod (battery locking mechanism) and sent me replacements with the latest version. I noticed immediately that the casing material seemed closer to the first generation and have had no problems to date (about 6 weeks so far.)
Overall, I am pleased with the first generation pods and the latest revisions. Customer service is outstanding.
Overall, I am pleased with the first generation pods and the latest revisions. Customer service is outstanding.
August 12, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Would recommend PodTrackers to anyone, particularly for those pets who like to swim! - My dogs love the water, it was therefore important to source a GPS tracker that was wa... Read moreterproof. This relatively new product on the market ticks all the boxes. After initial teething problems with the quality of the product, the replacement PODs are exactly as PodTrackers describe it in their blurb. Would recommend this product to anyone wishing to have peace of mind, knowing your beloved pet can be found when lost. The only slight glitch to finding your pet is whether or not the POD is within signal range. That has nothing to do with the POD and is therefore beyond the control of PodTrackers. As time progresses and mobile phone masts are installed, this signal problem should be sorted out.
August 11, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Great product! Great support! - We adopted Sadie in Yuma AZ in 2014. We quickly discovered that she was a 'runner' It's not so much that she escapes but she thinks it's grea... Read moret fun to play hide and seek particularly when someone is chasing her! Neither of us are in shape to chase her as she is part Italian Greyhound and runs like the wind! This is undoubtedly why she ended up a the Humane Society of Yuma in the first place!
The Pod Tracker is ideal for us as it allows us to figure out where she is much more quickly that chasing her down!
Mercifully we haven't had to rely on it too much recently as she seems to be settling down a bit but it still provides peace of mind knowing that we can find her if she goes 'walk about'!!
Version 2 seems to be faster and more responsive than V1 and the battery life seems better.
A great product for folks with wandering pets!!
August 09, 2016
Submitted on podtrackers.com
This device has really been a life saver for our pet. Recently he bolted after hearing thunder, and we were able to track him heading straight for a busy national highway. We man... Read moreaged to get there just in the nick of time. Customer service with this company is absolutely outstanding. Any problems are dealt with immediately and efficiently. Highly recommend!
August 03, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Much improved -
I initially had many issues with the app not informing me when my dog left the safe zone. I am really pleased to say the Podtracker team resolved my issue- ... Read morenot only do I get told when my dog leaves the safe zone but regular updates on how far away he is
August 02, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Very pleased -
Ive had the pod and app for about a month and am very pleased with both. The pod is light and my cat doesnt notice it at all. I change the battery once a day... Read more and that suits me. The accuracy of the find pet feature seems quite broad. It tells me roughly where she is but if she doesnt want to be find i cant see her. The safe zone feature is good and entertaining when she criss crosses backwards and forwards over it! The adventure recording feature is the best thing. 15mph top speed!
July 31, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Very very Good -
Excellent system in general. A location fix can be a tad slow at times but thats a minor issue. The app can be glitchy which lets the system down. All in a... Read morell though a great bit of kit that performs excellently. Great peace of mind being able to find my dog if she ever became lost. The adventure feature and safe zones are great additions too.
July 30, 2016
Submitted on podtrackers.com
I received my Pod Tracker a couple of days ago and decided to set it up today. I love, love, love this gadget! Set up was a breeze and literally took maybe 5 minutes. The app is ea... Read moresy to use and seems to be pretty accurate to within a few feet. This tracker is well worth the money so far as it exceeds my expectations.
July 29, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Gives us peace of mind! - We use the Pod on our kitten here in Denver who loves to go outside, but must come in at night because of coyotes
and raccoons. We put it on every... Read more night after dinner for his prowling! While it doesn't give his EXACT location it gets us to
the right yard to find him. This gives me great peace of mind to know where he is and where to look. He is black as night and I
would never find him otherwise. The other night I got to him in time to save him from 2 raccoons that followed us home.
The customer service is pretty darn great. We had trouble with a really tight battery that cracked. They are sending us
a new one without hassle.
July 28, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Absolutely Awesome -
What a fantastic device! I have three huskies who are continualy sneaking out, with Pod tracker its such a relief to know where they are at all times. ... Read moreThe people at Pod trackers are so responsive and helpful.
July 21, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Perfect Tracker For Little Dogs - We looked forever for a tracker that would fit on our two little Shih Tzu dogs. All of the ones on the market were way too big and bulky. A... Read morend then we found Podtackers. They are perfect for the little doggie collars! The app is user-friendly and the support is umnmatched. We had a crack in one of the older models, and the support team replaced both of our trackers, free of charge, with their latest model. Refreshingly, this company definitely cares about its product and its customers, especially the furry, four-legged ones!
July 19, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Works well 90% of the time -
This is a great item to keep track of your Pet - The technology is still new resulting in the software not being able to locate the POD 110 tim... Read morees - Thats not the fault of the PODTRACKER itself, just the way mobile communications work currently - The support function is pretty good - but I fear they are trying to keep up with demand - Make sure you get the updated POD as the battery housing on the first generation was weak and broke on mine - it took 3 weeks to get a replacement. All in all a great product and the App works well - looking forward to improved updates - Keep it up PODTRACKER !
July 18, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Brilliant -
Fantastic company to deal with. PodTracker if a great product.
July 18, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
I never review anything... -
Im surprised at how much functionality the manufacturer was able to fit into a device that honestly my cat (very small only about 7 pounds) doe... Read moresnt mind wearing. It doesnt seem to bother her. The location functionality on this tracker is the best one can hope for a low powered GPS device taking infrequent measurements. This is the only device of its type that Ive managed to find. It works very well and offers me peace of mind. The battery life is short, but the device works well enough that Im confident I could locate kitty if I needed to.
July 18, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Great product, great customer care - This is such a straightforward product to use and the customer service from Pod is first class. I did some research on trackers after my... Read more tearaway cat went missing for a few days. I decided to try the Pod but had reservations about the size of it. I really didn't have to worry. The cat got used to it very quickly and even stands still for me now while I change the battery - she knows the routine!
The customer service from the Pod team is amazing. I had some initial set up problems due to a dual router, but they helped me sort these out very quickly.
It's great keeping tabs on my cat and the first time I used the 'adventures' setting I was amazed at the distance the cat covered during the night.
Recently my cat came home injured and without her collar and Pod. Not sure what happened but I think the collar came off during whatever incident caused the injury. The Pod was still tracking but, unfortunately it was somewhere in a heavily wooded area that is inaccessible (unless you're a cat!) and we couldn't reach it.
I contacted Pod to deactivate and explained why and they have very generously provided us with a free replacement. I haven't witnesses this level of customer care for a long time and I can absolutely recommend the Pod and its team to anyone who is considering a tracking device for their pet.
July 16, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Fantastic peace of mind -
The pod is simple to set up, the battery only lasts 2 days but it comes with 2 so its a quick easy swap. The app is simple and intuitive to use, l... Read moreove that you can choose to record your pets adventures. Gives me peace of mind after our kitty went missing for a week.
July 14, 2016
Submitted on podtrackers.com
Love this!!! Without pod my cat wouldn't have gained his freedom. Thank you so much pod guys, you rock! Oh and any problems and they fix it, immediately! 5 stars from the UK.
July 14, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
It's everything that POD says it is! - This product is everything that Pod claims it to be. I can't show the phone App off to enough of my friends. I live out in the country... Read more and my dog has the freedom to roam wherever he wishes, so I use the POD App on my iphone (literally every day and sometimes multiple times in a day) to track him when he leaves the safe zone and I always know where he is. And if I ever want to bring him home right away, I know exactly where to go to retrieve him. It's very easy to use. You simply set up your safe zone. When the safe zone is breached, you automatically receive notifications on your phone. Every so many minutes your pet is outside of the safe zone, you will continue to receive notification updates reporting the distance your pet is outside of the zone. And it even tells you when your pet has arrived back inside of the safe zone. If you want to see where your pet is, you simply open the App on your phone and it literally shows you on a map where your pet is located. I also travel out of state for work and get the same updates on my phone wherever I am at, hundreds of miles away, so I know where my dog is always! My wife is also able to use the same App on her phone. This product is very unique in that it not only uses GPS, but also now Wifi with the POD 2, which helps make the tracking that much more reliable if you are in town and/or around wifi's as it picks up those location signals. I notice this when we travel into town with our dog. It even picks up signals from my neighbors' wifi's out in the country when he is visiting them. Changing batteries is so easy too! The POD design is such that the POD Tracker stays on your pet's collar always and you only swap the batteries out with a charged one when low, unlike other competitive products where you actually have to remove the tracking device from your pet to charge it. POD provides you with two batteries, so you always have one in the charger and your pet is NEVER without an active tracker on them! You will also receive low battery alerts on your phone, so you know when to change the battery. The customer service and warranty support is also very good. I recently had a damaged battery issue (not sure how that happened) with one of my batteries. I contacted customer service, provided a copy of my proof of purchase and a couple photos of the problem and they simply agreed to ship me a replacement at no charge. So, they stand behind their product too! It doesn't get any better than that! Awesome product and great service support! You cannot go wrong with this one! Kuddos to the POD people!
July 06, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Great device and app, wonderful customer service - The pod has been on my pet for around 9 months - location service works very well, and the app is geared for ease of use. ... Read moreAs important as tracking capability and battery life, I recently had a minor hardware issue that required reaching out to customer service. They gave lightning-fast response and resolved the issue in a snap. Recommending to friends - pod trackers has a great product and great people!
July 06, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Awesome - Fantastic product. Great customer service. Magnificent Moog travels several miles a day and this has given my sanity back!
July 06, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
3 cats, all fine with Podtracker - We love the podtracker! We have 3 cats, all different ages and sized 7 pounds to 17 pounds. The pros with the podtracker start with peace ... Read moreof mind. Yes, in some cases, the tracking is slow and off by 50 feet. But, frankly, who cares? If you know your pet is within fifty feet, that is hugely helpful in finding them, and at least you know they aren't dead or miles away.. Shake some cat food, and they come running.
The best part about the Pod that we found is the Adventure Tracker. All cats allowed outside have territories reaching generally less than 300 yards in any direction. The Adventure Tracker allows you to record their travels all day. After several days of this, it is clear what their territory is. It turns out that our cats pretty much do the same thing everyday, even in the same order. They visit other houses, visit a local pond, hang out under specific trees, chase prey, etc. It is fun to see what they do all day! Plus, should the tracker battery die, or the collar fall off, you can still be pretty confident your cat is in her territory, and you can limit a search. We did have a break away collar come off, but if you are checking your app, you can see the "cat" staying in the same place for hours...you just go get it before the battery dies, or note where is if you are out of the area. After that, we used black electrical tape around the breakaway latch and no more problems. I just ordered "stretchy" collars that don't breakaway to see if that works better and will update.
None of our cats seem to notice the pod. I was worried it would be bulky, but even our small cat has no problems.
I do wish the batteries latest longer, but I wish that for all my cellular gadgets. I would not have bought the pod without 2 batteries. One charges while the other is on. Yes, they are hard to put on, but you get used to it.
We are about to move 2000 miles away, and I can't imagine how I would handle the stress without knowing I can track the cats should they 1) get away at a hotel stop or 2) get lost at their new house before they really know where they live.
My kids find the app old fashioned and faulty. I have had very few issues. It has had glitches, but mostly they are small, and the company fixes them and lets you know by email that they are fixed.
The customer service has been great, but yes, the company is in UK and email is necessary. But, come on, that is true for MANY companies these days. If you can't deal with that part, then you probably won't like this technology in general.
I couldn't live without my Podtracker now! I'm giving it four stars based on the app being out of date IMO.
July 04, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Pod Tracker works! - Pod Tracker solves the mystery of where our Bengal Bo likes likes to roam! Excellent customer service.
July 03, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Points the way - Really helps to direct you to that wandering animal quickly and accurately. Wish there were longer battery life.
July 02, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Pet peace of mind - Our cat has had a Pod and Ive used the Pod Tracker app for more than a year now. Easy to use, highly accurate, with detailed maps and data and very, v... Read more very few issues. Each version has added excellent features - they really listen to their user feedback. An example of the apps accuracy - my cat was running and climbing through the undergrowth in the nearby scrubland and snagged her collar. She broke free by snapping the breakaway catch and came home without her collar and pod. I was able to do a FIND, walk to the spot, then looking at my phone, wait until the ACTIVITY screen began to data update (via Bluetooth) as I got close enough. I was able to find the collar and Pod snagged in the undergrowth. We keep the cat in the house at night, but she goes out adventuring at dawn, doing around 1.8 kilometres then coming home to breakfast and sleep. She repeats this 2 kilometre explore at sunset, coming in around 7:30 pm for the night. We frequently track her using the ADVENTURE feature and enjo...
July 02, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Love - I love pod! The locations are really accurate, customer service is amazing! Only thing, since my cat is an outdoor cat and sometimes spends the night outside, the ... Read moree pod battery doesnt last any more than 24 hours. So we need to get her and switch batteries, when possible.
June 30, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
A huge piece of mind -
There were a few hiccups early on, but I am very happy with my pod and the app as well. It gives me some comfort knowing I will be informed if my dog... Read more gets out and that I can track him wherever he goes.
June 30, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Brilliant - Fantastic customer service who are keen to help you get the most out of your device. Ideal for dogs and other far roaming animals, they also offer peace of mind ... Read morefor cat owners like me.
June 29, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
I had some issues with the product initially partly due to my lack of understanding of how to run it and what to expect from the Pod given my location and partly due to a minor man... Read moreufacturing defect in one of the two units I bought. The company has now shown me what they intend when they claim to want to take care of their customers. Its true. They really do. They have been available and on the phone with me to make sure I get the most out of the Pod. Defective unit replaced efficiently with no questions. I honestly feel bad for getting angry initially when I had my issues because of how kindly and professionally I was treated in resolving everything. Thanks Pod Trackers. And BTW the system works! Peace of mind!!
June 28, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Amazing! - Had to get a replacement and they sent me a new and improved version! The battery lasts longer! The app is great, the customer service is on point, and I can l... Read more locate my pup whenever I need to. He was hopping the gate and the appdevice were letting me know immediately! Saved the day for both of us! I may just make he cat wear this too...though its a bit heavy for him.
June 27, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Very good device and responsible company. - I loved it at first for it does exactly what it claims to do. However, the screw for the battery broke on the third week. As a re... Read moresult, the device became useless as the battery falls from the transmitter. To my surprise, after reading my review, the company contacted me and informed me that they had received a batch of the devices with a manufacturing flaw and replaced it without any additional charge. They have confirmed they have sent the new device and I plan to test it as soon as it arrives. Hopefully this time the attachment will work ok. In any case, it is quite refreshing to find such a responsible attitude from a company. I was very happy with the way they handled the issue.
June 24, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Good for tracking pets location -
If you have bought a PodTracker to put on your pets collar, then this app is good for checking their current location, setting your saf... Read moreafe zone, etc.
June 21, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Mr - If you've ever thought of a tracker for your cat look no further than the Pod Tracker. Its very easy to use, light and well designed. The staff are always willing... Read moreling to help in any way they can and the App works extremely well. I had the first pod tracker launched and have now bought the wifi version also.
June 19, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
The peace of mind alone is worth it - Got this a little under a year ago for my Akita and I'm very pleased. All around a very well designed piece of hardware. The customer s... Read moreervice is excellent and the app is easy to use with some nice features you wouldn't expect. I completely recommend it to anyone with an animal they consider family.
June 14, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Good looking app and pod - Fun to use and good to track adventures. Pod is waterproof which we have needed every day since we have a swimming dog! Did have some network issu... Read morees setting up but seems to work well now.
June 14, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Pod Success - Just to share a little bit of our story, our cat went missing in the middle of March when it is still quite cold in this country. We have had him for 4 years a... Read morend he has always been an indoor/outdoor cat, sometimes going out for a few hours but never more than being out overnight, coming back first thing in the morning to eat. This time he went out and just never came back. We spent the next few days searching and putting up posters in an ever larger area, following up on sightings, always unsuccessfully. A few days turned into a few weeks, before he finally reappeared on his own at 5 am, after 2 days short of 6 weeks missing. Naturally we were ecstatic.
Knowing that we could not keep him inside for ever, I was anxious to find a tracking system that works. We are very happy with our Pod. It does not pinpoint his position exactly, but it gives us the peace of mind that he is not out of our area, which is the biggest concern. We have no idea where he was when he disappeared, but we searched an area around 2 kms. in all directions from our house. Now we have the comfort of being able to check his location every 1/2 hour or so when he is outside, and after 2 months of use, I find the Pod to be very reliable. The other important thing is that it does not bother him at all being attached to his collar. He is a fairly small cat weighing under 5 kgs.
The technical support has been good too.
June 12, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Provides Peace of Mind! - My dog went on a 5 hour 3.4 mile excursion while I was out of town. I was beyond fear, anger and grief that this happened! Luckily an earth angel f... Read moreound him and called our phone! Vowing that this would never happen again I researched GPS devices. I liked Pod Tracker because of the Secure Area. It has been fantastic ! I am so pleased I share with all I know. Though its a little pricey it is well worth it!!!
June 10, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Amazing - Now i can keep an eye on my dog while Im away.
June 10, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Fantastic peace of mind. -
Great hardware, great app. If you have a dog that runs off, this _will_ help you to track and find him.
June 04, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Five Stars - Great product with unmatched customer service.
June 03, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Excellent system -
Thanks to pod my cat now has his freedom, and I can track him so Im not sat indoors worrying where hes at. It really has changed Prinny the cats li... Read mores life, hes our super explorer now! Thank you pod, youre awesome!!
June 02, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
POD tracker -
Great concept. Love the adventures, they work accurately. 100% waterproof. However really struggling with the locate my dog. Not accurate enough and certainly... Read more not quick enough, most times it fails to work within 15 minutes. Id be having a nervous breakdown if my dog was actually missing. Ive also lost 3 batteries now as my dog rolls. 45
May 23, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
PERFECT FOR PETS!! - I love this! Battery lasts longer if you don't have it on the adventure setting all day long. Your pet could be in another country, and this will find t... Read morehem! EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ONE FOR THEIR PET! But keep the battery charged at all times, very important. They give you two of them, so that helps a lot. Was kind of big for my cats, but didn't bother them, they got used to it. I took it off them when they were inside at night.
May 22, 2016
Submitted on podtrackers.com
Loving our Pod! Toby always wears it when he goes to doggy day care, as I know that if he were to escape and get lost, he wouldn't let a stranger close enough to read his ID tag an... Read mored phone number. Having a Pod gives me peace of mind. Toby is a miniature dachshund, but the Pod isn't big and bulky on him. We love using the adventure mode to map our bush walks.
May 20, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Worked at DisneyWorld - I bought the Pod for an indoor cat that wants to be an outdoor explorer. He got out last winter and was missing for a few perilous weeks. So when I f... Read moreinally found him, I decided I needed a GPS tracker that would be able to quickly locate him. He now wears the Pod... but that's only half the story. I haven't tested the Pod as a normal pet owner might... nor have I used it to find a missing pet (yet)... but I'm very impressed with the capability of the Pod and the thoughtfulness behind its design.
The day my Pod arrived, I plugged in the battery to charge it up before its first use (it comes with two batteries and a separate charger -seems like common sense- but other tracking devices don't include this). As I was reading the quick start guide (simple and straightforward) it occurred to me that this would be a great thing to use on my upcoming trip to DisneyWorld with my young daughter. I then did some checking on-line for GPS trackers for use in keeping track of children. I didn't really find anything that seemed to live up to what Pod says it can do... and since I was leaving at the end of that week, I decided to take Pod to DisneyWorld. I put an elastic band on Pod and my daughter wore it attached to her clothes each day we were in the park. Thankfully, I never needed to use it to find her in an emergency - However, I did check the app installed on my Samsung phone several times... and Pod worked throughout the park!
May 18, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Piece of mind - Fantastic product. I love how you can see where you are in relation to the pod. It makes it very useful in the forest where there are not streets to relate t... Read moreo.
May 14, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Great tracker for cats! - I've had GPSs before for my cat and this is the smallest and best one thus far. Size: it's perfect for a cat. Battery: I love the fact that it come... Read mores with 2 batteries. Installing a new battery is very easy. Tracking: It uses Bluetooth, wifi and GPS. This is amazing for finding your pet. Whenever you hit "Find pet", it will tell you which antenna it used to find it. When I see that it used the Bluetooth, I know my cat is close to me. If it relies on GPS, I know that is far away enough from my house because it couldn't pick up your wifi signal. Overall, I am very pleased with this tracker and I highly recommend it.
May 08, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Absolutely mandatory service! - I have been using the Pod Tracker and APP for a few weeks now and extremely pleased! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 5 star customer service! 1 the build q... Read moreuality is top class. (Pod) 2 its small and attractive! (Size of wine cork ) 3 The App is smart, easy and works amazing! 4 customer support is top notch. 5 WORKS! Before we purchased the Pod Tracker for our pug puppy, aka PugTracker! I was concerned with the size, being too big, but unlike the other GPS collars that are huge, this GPS pod remains small the size of a wine cork and fits nicely on the collar. Dont be confused as I was with other tracking devices like tile or trackr or dime online as they are ONLY Bluetooth any may have a range of only 75-100 feet! The crowd GPS is a joke. When switched on zone mode your pod last about 3 days, when switched on normal mode which its default is set to it is a full week and with the notification alert and ease of battery swap it takes a simple twist and swap with fully charged. Because its real GPS and ...
May 08, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Great Ap - We bought this when it first came out and I cant fault it. The ap links with a detector device the size of a small lipstick that you attach to pets collar or harn... Read moreess. Our dog is a Saluki a sort of fluffy greyhound so she can run FAST and we didnt want to lose her. Shes also microchipped and recall trained but she will gaily run off after small furry things so knowing we can track her if she ever (god forbid) ran off brings peace of mind. It took a bit if getting used to the device itself but the app is easy to use. You can also track activity and adventure so we track her racing speed when shes out for walks! 30mph ! The company are small enough to reply promptly to email queries and are helpful and polite x
May 02, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Amazing Product. Great deal of thought to design and implementation has gone into this excellent pet tracker. - About 12 days ago our dog Maisie went missing for 26 hours. I... Read moret was completely uncharacteristic of her, a complete shock, and a very worrying time for us.
We had no idea where she was, and despite the odd sighting, some incredible local support and help from friends and complete strangers, communications on Facebook, Twitter, text messages and alike, we searched tirelessly for her and were unable to track her down.
Amazingly after 26 hours missing we got a call from the police who happened to be driving past our house and found this loose dog on our driveway. Maisie had found her way home from an area that she had never been to before, over 10 miles away. We were stunned.
Fair to say that as a family we NEVER want to experience that kind of traumatic situation again. The feeling of completele and utter helplessness when trying to figure out where she might even have been.
So I went and did what every self-respecting man in my situation would do. I went out and got a gadget to solve the problem. In doing so I scoured the market for a GPS pet tracker that could provide the kind of immediate information that, God forbid, we should ever face this situation again, would give us some greater hope in pinpointing Maisie early on and save us the agonising wait and worry.
I opted for Pod Tracker which seemed to tick all the boxes, and then some. It was small, compact, waterproof, had a decent looking app to support it, and a few clever extra bits of thought in product design that made me decide on this one.
May 01, 2016
Posted on podtrackers.com
Best investment! Have had the pod for almost a year now. My cat Parlsey wears it every day. It's easy to use and gives me complete peace of mind. Can always find him when it's time... Read more for him to come inside.
April 29, 2016
Posted on podtrackers.com
This is great. We have learned a lot about where our cat goes during the day. Often we can now predict where she will be without even needing to track her right away. We are still ... Read moretrying to figure out the "Adventures" and "Activities" features. That's the only reason I haven't given it a 5 star rating. I really do like the Pod Tracker and strongly recommend it.
April 27, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Great useful device - We bought into the indigo campaign when this was in pre-production. Most new products will have glitches to work out, and have to admit we had a few wi... Read moreth problems locating and pod turning off. But the customer service is really fantastic, they stand behind the product and will do everything they can to fix a problem. Our new Pod 2 works great and we love the fun features for tracking the dogs activity at the off leash park, and dog leagues. The important feature of being alerted when our escape artist digs under the fence again, and leaves the safe zone has proved invaluable. Highly recommend this clever device!!
April 24, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
wonderful for our cat who insists on being outside! - This product has been wonderful and here's why: we got our cat from the SPCA and were told that "all cats should be ind... Read moreoor cats." However, this cat just "has" to go outside. He will tear down the curtains and punch out the screens if he's if he's not let out, and then he's happy as a clam outside. Our vet agrees that some cats just have to be allowed outside. But my wife is afraid we'll lose him... so what to do? That's where the Pod Tracker has been amazing.
Cat goes outside, and if you're worried about where he is you just check your phone. If you need to go out for the rest of the day and you want him back inside, I just check my phone and go get him! More than anything else it's reassurance. It's small enough and light enough that our mid-size cat doesn't mind it at all. It even beeps when he leaves a pre-determined "safe zone," but I don't really find myself using that feature much. What I actually did was set the "save zone" to be right around the house that way it beeps when he "re-enters" the safe zone and that way I know he's ready to be let back in! Battery length is way more than adequate, especially since it comes with two of them.
Highly recommend.
April 20, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Totally Brilliant!!! Since owning my PodTracker version 1, I have been using it everyday to see what my adventuresome cat Scampi is up too... Its totally brilliant, works... Read moreks very well and is easy to use. So good Ive purchased the Pod 2 so both my cats Scampi and Kailee can have one. The company is excellent with customer service 2nd to none. I totally recommend it to anyone who has a pet to get one! It may look big but in reality its ok, very smooth and comfortable for my cat to wear and extremely light weight. He isnt even aware he is wearing it. Take the plunge and buy one today, you seriously wont regret it and will love to see what your pet is doing when they are away from you. You will be amazed! ... Xx
April 19, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Firstly such a great company with amazing customer support, empathy and excellence
Secondly the PodTracker is amazing. I use it everyday to see what Scampi my cat is up to while I... Read more'm at work
It works perfectly right out of the box and is easy to recharge and interchange the batteries
Please don't let the size put you off. It's not that big in real life and it's smooth, tough, reliable and Scampi doesn't even notice he has it on or tries to get it off.
I personally guarantee you will love your purchase.
Before buying it I did a lot of research already having a basic gps tracker but it wasn't in realtime and you had to keep taking it off and downloading the data. Too much effort in the end. But with my PodTracker I use it everyday. So make the jump and click "add to cart" you'll have so much fun!!!!
April 16, 2016
Posted on Facebook
You guys rock - when I first heard about your product I wanted to first experience it in store first to feel it and look at it, rather than ordering online. No less than your CEO r... Read moreesponded to my email requesting availability for in-store! When we had a minor problem this week, your support staff offered several immediate alternatives via livechat, all at absolutely no cost to us, and are continually keeping me in the loop. Your brand equity with this amazing product, backed up by your outstanding staff and service, means you will do well. Wouldn’t be without it!
April 14, 2016
Posted on podtrackers.com
I must share this which proves beyond any reasonable doubt that the pod is brilliant. I live in Sydney but currently in London. Husband in Sydney. Panic call. Cat gone and left pho... Read morene at the office so could not use the app. I used my phone in London to locate Billy aka "Houdini" and he is safely home. Just brilliant. Thank you Sebastian for coming up with such a brilliant product.
April 14, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Ive had quite the adventurous experience with Pod over the last year as they have grown as a company. I believe I was one of their first American customers. Their customer service ... Read moreis impeccable, but their app has some bugs, though over the months it has consistently been improving. This product is worth buying for sure. Thanks Pod.
April 11, 2016
Reviewed on podtrackers.com
We bought the pod after our kitty, Ser Pounce went missing for 24hrs. Now we can ping him anytime of day or night and know his location which is accurate to a few metres. Great fea... Read moretures, great app to use with iOS on iPhone, iMac, MacBook or iPad.
April 10, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Terrific Tracker with Excellent Customer Service - I live in a rural area with a Jack Russell escape artist. This tracker works great and offers wonderful peace of mind. Als... Read moreo, when I had a problem recently with the pod, the customer service was exceptional! Addressed the problem so fast. Highly recommend.
April 10, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Complete piece of mind :) - This piece of kit is just fabulous. Our cat went missing for a couple of days, luckily she came back one evening covered in oil from head to toe ... Read moreshaking. My partner was anxious from then on about letting her back outdoors. We searched the Internet and found a company that unfortunately were a let down. We then came across Pod Tracker, their reliability, their communication and ability to know what their customers need have enabled my family to have complete piece of mind. We have recommended the pod-tracker to friends who are also in the process of purchasing one. As well as the Pod Tracker App being highly useful it is fun and insightful showing how much my lazy cat sleeps rather than exercises. Thank You
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Awesome Product - This Pod Tracker really works great. We are very happy. Plus podtrackers.com stands behind their product.
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Excellent Product - Pod Tracker works as advertised. Quickly and easily tracks my dog who likes to run and chase anything that moves. The App is very slick. Shows where my d... Read moreog is and tracks her activity level. The only small complaint is the 2 day battery life. You do get two batteries but sometimes I forget. Highly recommend!
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Great app and tracker! - The Pod tracker and app are easy to set up and use. I especially like the safe zone option. I now have piece of mind when I am not at home, knowing ... Read morethat my cat is safe and where he should be.
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Finally can find my dog - I have a slightly crazy cockerpoo, who has a habit of suddenly taking off after the many hares and rabbits that populate the countryside where I... Read more I live. I can now find her with ease and put her back on her lead, whereas before I waited, sometimes for hours for her to return!
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Great product for wondering dog - Great product but would be even better if the gps location worked faster.
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
I just use it in thailand . Its working properly, but it doest recognize my dog in some area whether there are cellular network available . Please fix it to improve ur app. Thanks ... Read morea lot.
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Best tracker for pets - I purchased my pod about 6 months ago after my cat went missing for 3 days. I must say this is by far the best tracker on the market. It also lets... Read morets me track his activity level throughout the day. Its nice to know if he goes missing again Ill be able to locate him without a problem. It also lets me track him indoors via wifi which is a plus. Great product.
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Pod tracker rocks!!! - I have nothing but praises for this platform. The team is highly dedicated to the community of pet owners and I can personally vouch that the pod trac... Read moreker works well. The Pod2 is awesome! The safe zone alerts are a great tool to ensure your pet is close and within reach. Customer service is exemplary and top notch as well. Pod rocks!
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Pod Tracker - Ive been using the Pod tracker for approximately 2 months now. Location tracking is accurate and fast, and the zone settings work perfectly. Although a litt... Read morettle pricier, the Pod Tracker is a much better product than the TaggWhistle GPS. The app is user friendly and quick. I love it. My only complaint about Pod is the short battery life (2 days), but it comes with two batteries so you can always keep one charging :)
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on
No more lost doggies - My little Jack Russell gets very excited when he gets out of the house, so much so that he can run off and disappear quite quickly. Being old and losi... Read moreng his hearing, he doesnt always respond to my calls. After losing him for over 5 hours one day, I researched various products to help me track him and Pod came out on top. Its shape and weight fit well on his collar without annoying him, and the spare battery that twists on and off without having to remove the whole unit is a stroke of genius. Previous versions of the iPhone app seemed quite slow to locate him, even when he was home and within my home wifi range, but the latest updates have made this a whole lot quicker. Customer service has been fantastic also. Thank you to the Pod team on a great product!
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Great app for a lifesaving device - I go hiking with my dog often and before getting this app and pod device never felt safe taking him off the lead. Now I have the peace of... Read more mind to allow him the freedom he deserves. Constant updates keep tweaking the amazing benefits of having this.
April 09, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
POD 2 has worked very well. It finds our dog in less than a minute. We use it all the time and appreciate the reassurance it provides. Having two batteries to work with is another ... Read morereal convenience as one is always charged and ready to go.
April 08, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
The Pod 2 tracker is fantastic! It says that it's super lightweight, and it really is! I doubted this when I first saw the size (it's a little bigger than I thought), but it's ligh... Read moret and doesn't bother my little corgi at all! It comes with two batteries which is great, so one can always be ready with full battery if the current one dies. You can mark a "safe zone" for your pet, and notifications come right to my phone within seconds of him leaving the safe zone. It also stays on the collar really well! I highly recommend this product! :)
April 08, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Great little device but needs some improvements - The pod lets me see where my cat is when shes hiding in plane sight. The app and the bluetooth sync feature could be better... Read more. All in all though Im happy with it.
April 08, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
.. - I was slightly sceptical about a GPS Pod for cats! Mainly because of the size and weight of it. However, I received my Pod promptly, fitted it to Ralphies collar(... Read morelar( easily) then he was away and I was tracking his every move. Its amazing! He even waits for me to put it on now, because he knows he gets to go outside :-) I would like to add the after service is excellent also. Thank you Pod Trackers!!
April 08, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
This product is simply amazing. I bought it to give myself peace of mind about letting my cat roam around outside, knowing that at any moment I could know where he is, and if he'd ... Read moregotten too far. The app works fantastic, and is unbelievably accurate, pinpointing excactly where he is.
Highly highly recommend this product to anyone that has concerns about where their pet may wander off to.
April 08, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Hands down the best GPS tracking device for your pets. - This is really the best GPS tracking device for your dog or cat!
Hands down the best GPS tracking device for your p... Read moreets. I have tried several. The Pod Trackers unit is a breath of fresh air from the others on the market. This unit is beautifully designed, well thought out and attractive.
Unbelievably efficient, small, manageable, totally unnoticeable on your pet. The battery lasts for at least 5 days and you're always aware of it's status from the readout inside their beautifully designed Android application. The application is well thought out, and much better designed and easy to navigate for users than others on the market.
This is key because you need to be able to get it opened and locate your pet quickly and efficiently.
Overall this is just a better designed and more efficient unit than all the others. They have reasonable annual cellular charges only $50.00 annually after the first year and terrific support from the Pod Trackers team. This is the reason I placed my faith in this unit every day with no regrets and no question what so ever!
April 08, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Good tracker - This gadget is awesome! Tracks our dog within a few feet every single time he runs away. Battery life is acceptable, size is awesome, and features are off the... Read more chart compared to other trackers. I would buy this product again.
April 08, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
This new 2nd Generation is MUCH better! - VERY happy with our two pod trackers for our Labradoodles. The physical devices are very small / lightweight and robust / weather p... Read moreroof. We had the first generation version, which came without WiFi tracking built in, just the GPS & GSM. The problem with the first gen version was that it didn't track very well when the dog was indoors, which could lead to false alarms. The new version fixes that entirely, by connecting your pets tracker with your home WiFi network, which must mean they are at home. The company was amazing, and gave us a free upgrade to the new version when we expressed our concerns, fantastic customer service. SO happy with these, and the maker in me is filled with ideas of all sorts of other uses for these amazingly lightweight robust trackers. (model rocketry anyone? weather balloons?)
April 08, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Lives up to the hype! - As the founder and manager of the Israeli Center for Lost and Stolen Pets, I am pleased to give this product my seal of approval. Although version 1 ... Read more(which is no longer being sold) was a little buggy, version 2 has been perfect. In fact, this is the first pet GPS that I have ever given 5 stars, and the ONLY pet GPS that is cat-compatible that I have EVER given more than 1 star.
I left the Pod on my personal dog for 6 months. I have several dogs in the house and they play rough, but the Pod survived everything they threw at it. In fact, it had a serious bite-mark in its shell, but still remained sealed, waterproof and working.
It's definitely waterproof. My dog has gone swimming in the ocean numerous times with Pod, and it continues to work perfectly. Sand and salt? No problem!
The dual battery system is really the most impressive feature of the Pod. Whereas most pet GPS's require you to periodically remove the dog's collar, remove the GPS, charge it overnight and then return it to the pet's neck, Pod comes with two batteries and a tiny USB charger. Whenever the Pod app tells you that the battery is low, you switch the empty battery from the Pod with the full one from the charger. This prevents the serious issue of forgetting to put the GPS back on the pet after charging.
29 grams, the size of a wine cork... my cats don't mind it at all.
In conclusion, as the founder and manager of the Israeli Center for Lost and Stolen Pets I can honestly say that this is the first ever pet GPS that actually has lived up to the hype.
I was not given a Pod for free, but rather purchased mine.
April 07, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
I was slightly sceptical about a GPS Pod for cats! Mainly because of the size and weight of it. However, I received my Pod promptly, fitted it to Ralphies collar( easily) then he w... Read moreas away and I was tracking his every move. Its amazing! He even waits for me to put it on now, because he knows he gets to go outside :-) I would like to add the after service is excellent also. Thank you Pod Trackers!!
April 07, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Where do I begin? Pod is the best thing to happen to us since our kitty Boots. We can’t say enough about this thing!! The app is really easy to use, especially for people who are... Read moreren’t so tech-savvy. It just hooked up to our wifi and shows us when Boots is home or we will get a little message on our phones if she decides to take a stroll around town. We always thought she stuck around the small court we live in but when we started using the adventures we saw she was going to much further than that. Boots is primarily an outdoor cat so we worry about something happening to her but now we can check in to find her whenever we want and record where she is going. The support is really great too - they were so helpful when we had questions about the setup.
April 07, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Works Great hope I never have to use it. - Gives me piece of mind knowing if my little buddy ran off I could find him as quick as possible. This system works great and hope ... Read moreI never have to use it. I wish the battery would last a little longer but it's great that it lets me know when it's low and need to change it.
April 07, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Great lightweight dog tracker! - The Pod 2 tracker is fantastic! It says that it's super lightweight, and it really is! I doubted this when I first saw the size (it's a litt... Read morele bigger than I thought), but it's light and doesn't bother my little corgi at all! It comes with two batteries which is great, so one can always be ready with full battery if the current one dies. You can mark a "safe zone" for your pet, and notifications come right to my phone within seconds of him leaving the safe zone. It also stays on the collar really well! I highly recommend this product! :)
April 07, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Bargain of the century - Our cat has been trapped in uncomfortable places three times in the past year. Were it not for Podtracker we would have spent excruciating time worr... Read moreying. The price of a tracker for peace of mind is the bargain of the century. Don't wait. Get one now!!!
April 06, 2016
Posted on Facebook
We have a POD for our Honey who likes to go on adventures. She may look innocent (the Red Husky on the right) but she runs off. Before the POD she took off from our beach traveled ... Read moreabout 15 kilometers, attacked a pet chicken on the way & was eventually captured by a kind lady. The chicken survived but cost my Dad over $200.00 in vet bills. My family thought it was much more economical to buy the POD.
April 04, 2016
Reviewed on Amazon
Can't say enough good things about this little device! We have a wandering chihuahua and were looking for something small, light and durable to keep track of her. The POD fit the b... Read moreill. It fits on her collar perfectly and doesn't seem to bother her at all. The software is easy to use and does a good job of keeping track of where she is. The POD is also very durable, comes with 2 batteries (nice always having a fully charged one on hand!) and is easy to use. A great little GPS tracker.
April 03, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
(Translated from French) - With the pod trackers I was able to recover my dog twice. I had a problem with one of the two batteries and the technical service has been extremely effe... Read morective. I have been serviceable very quickly and the team did a lot of effort to answer me in French. The equipment is reliable and easy of use. I recommend the pod trackers. It's reassuring to think that I will never lose my pet.
April 02, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Glad to see development is on going - This update added many user suggested features. Glad to see that PodTracker is actively updating both the hardware and software. Currently ... Read morey the best small pet gps tracker on the market. Customer support for both hardware and software is quite responsive and helpful. Cant wait for the 3G version to eliminate some 2g coverage issues in my area.
March 28, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Good Product - I purchased the pod because I was devastated when my cat went missing and ended up being run over by a car. I never wanted to feel like that again. I bought the pod ... Read morefor my other cat because he likes to be outside. All of the other devices that I looked at were too big for a cat. This was the only one that a cat could wear comfortably. I am very pleased with the function of the pod it works pretty well. At times it can be slow to where the location has not updated. The battery only last 3 days and sometimes the location is a few yards off. Overall this product has given me piece of mind. My cat is now safer. Wish I got this sooner.
March 23, 2016
Reviewed on Google
Customer service is impeccable. Looking forward to testing the new POD2
March 19, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
We bought this when it first came out and I can't fault it. The ap links with a detector device the size of a small lipstick that you attach to pet's collar or harness. Our dog is ... Read morea Saluki a sort of fluffy greyhound so she can run FAST and we didn't want to lose her. She's also microchipped and recall trained but she will gaily run off after small furry things so knowing we can track her if she ever (god forbid) ran off brings peace of mind. It took a bit if getting used to the device itself but the ap is easy to use. You can also track activity and adventure so we track her racing speed when she's out for walks! 30mph ! The company are small enough to reply promptly to email queries and are helpful and polite x
March 18, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
So far so good. I am just learning how best to use the tracker.
March 18, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Retired Army - A terrific improvement with the new software. I am very happy that I purchased the Podtracker and would highly recommend it to anyone else without reservation. I am ... Read morevery dependent on my service dog Buff. I feel so much more comfortable now that he has the Podtracker. A truly great tracking device at a very reasonable price.
March 17, 2016
Posted on podtrackers.com
Looking forward to the next iteration, glad to see both the pod and the app are actively being developed.
March 17, 2016
Posted on podtrackers.com
Pod tracker has been invaluable. Not simply to provide the security of knowing where Dexter might be in the case of an emergency, but as a way of seeing how active both he and I ha... Read moreve been!
March 17, 2016
Posted on podtrackers.com
This is the best thing I have ever purchased for my pet... I have saved hours of searching and the peace of mind is worth more than money an buy... I love this product.
March 16, 2016
Posted on podtrackers.com
We got our pod after Max went missing for 9 hours during a hike in the woods with a dog walker. Now we feel safe and secure knowing that we can always find him. We love the activit... Read morey tracking as well!
March 13, 2016
Posted on podtrackers.com
Luna's new pod works great! Thanks so much. It means if she ever does get away, she can be easily located again.
March 09, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Great device - The first one had a firmware problem and was promptly replaced (within 24 hrs). Has worked fine since. It is a great reassurance to just be able to quickly look and ... Read moresee where our dog is (our last dog went missing without a trace - so we worry!). We seem to use very little of our monthly data allowance despite checking a location most days. Overall very happy with a great product and a very responsive company. We have now used the device for a year and remain very happy. Battery change is easy and the wifi version seems to always be able to locate.
March 05, 2016
Posted on podtrackers.com
Meko didn't take long to except the pod, and I am thrilled to know where he is now, and see his adventures.
February 29, 2016
Posted on podtrackers.com
I love love love our pod! It works great. My Siberian Husky is a runner. I never have to worry now. Small, lightweight, waterproof, and tough!
February 26, 2016
Posted on podtrackers.com
First try today. Brilliant!
February 24, 2016
Posted on Google
Customer support gets 12 out of 10.
Had some teething problems with the early products....all good now. The support could not have been better! By far the best support I've had ... Read morefrom any organisation.
Product 5 out of 5 as well
February 22, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Great - This app and the Pod work well together, it needs some minor tweaks but it works well as is, I had a small issue with battery life but Pod offered to send me a new battery ... Read moreno hassle at all. Recommend this app to anyone needing a tracker/Fitbit for their pet!
February 19, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Great Support - Working with support was easy and informative. Once you understand the outside issues or interference you understand how to over come. Can't say enough about how we... Read morell support performed. Hoping they go to 4G soon!
February 15, 2016
Posted on Facebook
This is Russki - recently acquired from the RSPCA, very active and sneaky.
Saw Pod at Petbarn and researched it and purchased Saturday 13/02.
Today 15/02 Russki's gone out an op... Read moreen window and off! Probably within seconds I've received the message that he's out of the safe zone and he was found within 2 minutes of the message.
Excellent product, easy set up and well worth the $$$'s
~ For Rango ~
February 10, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Pod is good but not quite as accurate as hoped Just got my pod and set it up. The accuracy is good enough to get me close but it's saying my dog is 200 yards away from my house whi... Read morele sitting next to me. Also please add AKITA to dog breed selection. Thank you.
February 09, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Works pretty good - The Pod Tracker has been good. I have used it for a month and the pod has located our Bella (our little 6 lbs Yorkie Mix) almost every time. There has been one ... Read moreor two times where the pod was not able to connect, due possibly to cell network issues or GPS signals being blocked by trees or something else. I have tested the Locate feature on her in several places (woods, inside our car, in the house, etc.), each time the pod Tracker located Bella on the iPhone app within about 15 feet. I feel better knowing I can locate her if she escapes, which she constantly attempts. The pod tracker app incorporates Google maps and is easy to use. Press "Locate Now" when you want to find your pet, then wait about a minute until the Pod location and your location is updated on the App. After the initial location is updated the Pod Tracker seems to update much faster (every ten seconds or so) for about minute more before stopping to locate. If you need to locate the pet for longer than 1-2 minutes you will have to press the "Locate Now" again. At first I thought the initially time to locate was a little long, but there is a lot of high tech going on....I think the process goes something like this: 1st. When you press "Locate Now" your phone calls the Pod Tracker via cellphone network (if Pod Tracker doesn't have cell coverage you are SOL). 2nd. The pod tracker starts looking for GPS satellites to determine its location (I suspect initial finding of satellites takes up most of the time). 3rd. The Pod Tracker "calls" your phone back with its location data (again via cellphone network). Over the years I have come to expect inflated battery life promises from wireless devices. but the battery life rating of the Pod Tracker seems refreshingly realistic. The first battery was at 15% after 6 days in most conservative operation mode (locate only). If you use the Safe Zone or Activity The supplied mounting straps are extremely tight but after using a tiny bit of silicone lube it was much easier to fasten. Bella has no issues at all wearing the pod tracker, I doubt any other available brand would fit her little size. I mounted the Pod Tracker to a 1/2" wide Lupine brand collar. The Lupine brand collars are excellent quality and available in a bit wider models than others brands, which made mounting the pod tracker more secure.
February 08, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Finally a company that truly cares!!! I am so grateful that their is a team like Pod that cares about our kids as much as we do! I certainly have fallen in love with POD and the PO... Read moreD family. The team is quick to respond to requests and queries and have an amazing support team! Pod has already been an incredible God send for me I have a severe spinal injury which stops me from being able to hunt the streets (in a wheelchair) the POD now allows me to go to bed at night and actually sleep! Thank you pod and Kayci from the pod support team!
January 31, 2016
Posted on Facebook
I just wanted to comment how much I love my pod. I got it for my dog as I was going to veterinary school out of the country, in Grenada. I love having the piece of mind while in cl... Read moreass he is ok at home and will be able to find him if something happens.
January 31, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Good but I had some issues - I used Pod for a couple of dogs that are very tough on their collars. I needed to track them when they ran away. I built tall fences and gates. These t... Read morewo just climbed over them. Then they would charge into dense brush and woods and disappear for a day. Pod made it possible to track them almost all the time. I could also find generally where they were getting out. I had to change the batteries everyday because I had to use the tracking map feature. As long as the pod was on the dog it worked until one day the pod ripped off one dog. It was secured with zip tie as well as the belt POD provides. It still came off. No idea where it is. I could point to a swath of woods and say “somewhere in all that." The other pod simply stopped working. New battery and reset did not get it working. In short, POD was not tough enough for my dogs. They wore it out. But while it worked, it worked well. The fences are now high enough ( over my head ) to stop these two. They only get out occasionally. POD helped but it was not the ultimate solution.
January 29, 2016
Posted on Facebook
Excellent tracker for your cat.
January 27, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Hands down the best GPS tracking device for your pets. I have tried several. The Pod Trackers unit is a breath of fresh air from the others on the market. This unit is beautifully ... Read moredesigned, well thought out and attractive. Unbelievably efficient, small, manageable, totally unnoticeable on your pet. The battery lasts for at least 5 days and you're always aware of it's status from the readout inside their beautifully designed Android application. The application is well thought out, and much better designed and easy to navigate for users than others on the market. This is key because you need to be able to get it opened and locate your pet quickly and efficiently. Overall this is just a better designed and more efficient unit than all the others. They have reasonable annual cellular charges only $50.00 annually after the first year and terrific support from the Pod Trackers team. This is the reason I placed my faith in this unit, no regrets and no question what so ever!
January 25, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
The best idea EVER!! Worth every cent! I'm so happy we went with the pod over all the other pet trackers on the market. It's so simple, small & comfortable. We love it!! It's piece... Read more of mind whenever we're not home, & our neighbours have the app too if we ask them to look after our place while we're away. And the Team behind it all are so helpful! They're quick to respond and do everything they can to sort issues out, & they listen to feedback! Best design & best company to deal with!! Can't recommend highly enough!!
January 25, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
LOVING OUR POD - WE LOVE ALWAYS KNOW WHERE OUR DOGS IS AND HOW WE CAN TRACK ALL HER RUNS. FANTASTIC ITEM!!!
January 21, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
I wrote a review yesterday after running into issues with my pod 2. I was quick to give a poor review because I was having issues with locating my pet. Today I was contacted and I ... Read morehave to say they have the best customer service I have ever dealt with. They are looking into my issues and if things are not resolved thet will send me out a replacement. The company obviously stands behind their product!
January 15, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Fantastic Device Haven't had a chance to use it in a true setting yet. But seems like it's going to be great. excellent customer service with a few questions I had early on.
January 14, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Awesome Working great so far on a Nexus 5x. Easy to set up and the app sent an alert when the dog both left and reentered the designated and customizable safe zone.
January 14, 2016
Posted on Facebook
This gadget is the coolest thing in the world, a GPS unit for Mini-Me. It's attached to her collar. When she's out roaming around, I can track her via my computer, phone or Ipad. I... Read moret lets me set up a "safe zone". If she goes outside the zone, I get an alert on my phone. I can let her out of the yard to play with all of her friends and not worry (too much)
January 14, 2016
Reviewed on App Store
Switched to pod2 from whistle - I have 4 Siberian Huskies. My hands are full as you can imagine. I must know where they are at all times. I tried Whistle. Omg. Tracking was 3 minut... Read moree updates. My dogs can travel more than a mile in that time. Pod2 uses wifi as well. So tracking when they are in the house or around it is possible. Pod2 is newer tech. This speaks for itself. Pod2 is cheaper! At $49 a year compared to Whistle at $95.50 each dog per year! It's a simple choice. Pod2 also uses AT&T and T mobile instead of Verizon. This is far better coverage despite the ad campaigns you hear from them. Much, much happier. Besides, I can actually contact them if needed! And they are super cool people at pod as well!
January 04, 2016
Reviewed on Google Play
Great device and super support team, highly recommended. Questions were answered next day at the latest and honoured a replacement when broken with no quibbles. The app works well ... Read moretoo. Battery life 2-3 days with the safe zone turned off but we are in a suboptimal mobile reception area. Our cat is usually picked up by the Pod but won't be found if inside another building which is possible. Perhaps you could add a facility to report the wifis detected by the Pod receiver so that we can find her if she is in someone else's house? Keep up the good work!
December 23, 2015
Posted on Google
I have been using the Pod Tracker and APP for a few weeks now and extremely pleased!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
1 the build quality is top class. (Pod)
2 it's small and attractive... Read more! (Size of wine cork )
3 The App is smart, easy and works amazing!
4 customer support is top notch.
5 WORKS!
Before we purchased the "Pod Tracker" for our pug puppy, aka PugTracker! I was concerned with the size, being too big, but unlike the other GPS collars that are huge, this GPS pod remains small the size of a wine cork and fits nicely on the collar.
Don't be confused as I was with other tracking devices like "tile" or " trackr " or dime online as they are ONLY Bluetooth any may have a range of only 75-100 feet! The crowd GPS is a joke.
When switched on zone mode your pod last about 3 days, when switched on normal mode which its default is set to it is a full week and with the notification alert and ease of battery swap it takes a simple twist and swap with fully charged.
Because it's real GPS and does connect up to sats and down to your iPhone it does take 1-3 minutes to get a location but it's incrediblely accurate!
Lastly, because it is weather sealed and water proof rain or bath or goes swimming there is no concern!
The only suggestion is that this company should also offer a high quality collar to go with the same build integrity of their POD, I went into 5 pet stores to find the top collar that would be equal.
Very happy and the comfort to know my pet is safe is worth every penny!
December 22, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Great app! It gives me pretty decent locations of my pet's whereabouts when I'm out and have got a good view of the sky. There are issues at times with getting a GPS lock but overa... Read morell its quite good. I'm also really impressed by how easy it is to use and the new features that Pod is always releasing!
December 22, 2015
Posted on Google
We've had our PodTracker for about 7 months now, and it continues to work perfectly. We purchased one spare battery to allow us to be "always on". We get great peace of mind for ... Read moreletting our dog run outside knowing we can track him, and we have a safety zone set up so that we know if the dog strays too far.
We didn't expect that we would use the "Adventures" feature, but it is ctually great for seeing how long our normal walks with the dog are in terms of distance, and also when we try somewhere new.
Customer service has been very fast and efficient and helpful, answering any questions we have had.
Overall this is a great product if you want to know that you can locate your pet, and it has worked well for us.
December 17, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
A pretty amazing device (and software). It keeps tabs on how much exercise your dog is getting! It can be configured to alert you when your dog leaves a predefined area (virtual fe... Read morence), and it can help you find a lost / runaway pet by displaying it's location on either a street or satellite map! I've used it, so far, in four states and Canada - it always brings up "Daisy's" location on the map.
December 12, 2015
Posted on Google
I ordered a Pod Tracker because we were moving house. The support staff seemed very approachable and went the extra mile when I needed a Pod asap. I'm very thankful now as I can tr... Read moreack my adventurous Cat and not worry.
December 11, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Much better but still work to be done. I had issues with V1 which mostly seem resolved with V2. There is certainly better functionality with the Apple version than the Android. It ... Read morehas a difficult time connecting to download both activity and adventures. I still have issues with the POD "sleeping" and not waking up even when I push the button. I noticed the new update shows the percentage of battery life. Hopefully it will solve these issues than I won't hesitate to give the 5 full stars. Customer service however, does get 5 STARS!
December 08, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Whenever I try to locate now it never finds the pod. This is only any good if you want to see where your pet has been via Bluetooth sinc. Shame really as good design and waterproof... Read more. Had it for 3-4 months will try the new update but not holding my breath. Edited....... Have been sent the new pod2 to try: It does perform a lot better than the original in locating but you are reliant on a good mobile signal, which is not always the case where I walk. Had some minor issues with the set up but the support has been fantastic . So on the whole it is a good product but possibly aimed more for dogs and cats that are walked in more urban areas.
December 07, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Excellent device, was hard to figure out where I was on the map at first as only the pod was pinpointed, an update also pinpoints you too so you can see you're going in the right d... Read moreirection to your pet - Thanks.
December 07, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Changing my previous negative review. After problems with the first generation Pod not locating, we recently received the Pod 2 and, aside from a problem with one of the batteries,... Read more which we have been told will be replaced, the Pod now works perfectly! I hope this company does well, it provides great peace of mind to be able to see where your pet is.
December 02, 2015
Posted on Google
Excellent product and superb customer service - instant feedback and help. Just brilliant.
November 24, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Works!!! - Just got this today and it picked up my Ridgeback in about five minutes. I live in Mexico and was skeptical, but it works and I will order a second one for my other dog.... Read more..
November 23, 2015
Posted on Google
Perfect amazing product! Can't recommend enough! The POD is light, discreet, waterproof and works perfectly. Was exactly what we were looking for. I love that you can set a 'Safe Z... Read moreone'. If my dog leaves this safe zone around my house I get a notification on my phone to let me know. Luckily, my dog hasn't gone missing but I have tested the app many times out on walks and it is very very accurate. It's also fun to look up her top speed and distance after a run on the beach! Also, GREAT customer service! Thanks, Ana
November 23, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Absolutely mandatory service! - I have been using the Pod Tracker and APP for a few weeks now and extremely pleased! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 1 the build quality is top class. (Pod) 2 it'... Read mores small and attractive! (Size of wine cork ) 3 The App is smart, easy and works amazing! 4 customer support is top notch. 5 WORKS! Before we purchased the "Pod Tracker" for our pug puppy, aka PugTracker! I was concerned with the size, being too big, but unlike the other GPS collars that are huge, this GPS pod remains small the size of a wine cork and fits nicely on the collar. Don't be confused as I was with other tracking devices like "tile" or " trackr " or dime online as they are ONLY Bluetooth any may have a range of only 75-100 feet! The crowd GPS is a joke. When switched on zone mode your pod last about 3 days, when switched on normal mode which its default is set to it is a full week and with the notification alert and ease of battery swap it takes a simple twist and swap with fully charged. Because it's real GPS and does connect up to sats and down to your iPhone it does take 1-3 minutes to get a location but it's incrediblely accurate! Lastly, because it is weather sealed and water proof rain or bath or goes swimming there is no concern! The only suggestion is that this company should also offer a high quality collar to go with the same build integrity of their POD, I went into 5 pet stores to find the top collar that would be equal. Very happy and the comfort to know my pet is safe is worth every penny!
November 19, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
POD Tracker - Had the POD tracker only a short while and seen that you even get notifications when to change the battery! Also, wanted to get an additional replacement strap and th... Read moreese guys asked no questions and sent right away. I did my research before buying and definitely ended up at the right place!
November 15, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Pod trackers customer service - While the kit itself does exactly what has been expected and is great, the thing I have been most blown away by is their customer service. With me i... Read moren the UK and them I'm Australia I thought there was little hope of this being any good. I could not have been more wrong. Fired off an email on Saturday morning UK time thinking there would be no chance of an answer before Monday at the very best. But customer services (Bianca & Sebastian) were straight back to me and answering all my questions. Brilliant guys, keep it up! Hard work I know, but exactly what the Internet should do, but seldom does.
November 14, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Love it - Did have some signal problems at our beach , but with great support from the Pod crew we worked out a plan it now works a treat, I am able to see how far and how fast my ... Read morePointer runs at the beach, it's completely waterproof , she's in and out of the ocean all the time , nice little size doesn't impede her at all on her collar Love it Karalyn
November 13, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Latest model works very well New model can also locate under cover. GPS accuracy is within 5-10m always in the same direction. Not sure if this can somehow be calibrated. Device is... Read more also small enough to not upset my cat. Pod tracker team have been very helpful to assist with any issues.
November 08, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Excellent Essential device if your dog is a wanderer. Good support if you have any technical difficulties.
November 02, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Would recommend I have tried several other trackers, and despite the initial teething problems I experienced with the Pod (they were still very new when I got the Pod), I would hig... Read morehly recommend the pod if you care about your pet(s)... There are still occasions where it doesn't find my cat on the first try, but I suspect it might be due to poor mobile signal in my area. The team has been great with helping me out, and have gone above and beyond what was expected.
October 25, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
PodTrackers is great - Purchased this as our dog can get excited when he picks up a scent & run off. Great peace of mind that we can quickly locate him. We did not expect that we w... Read moreould use the "adventures " feature but it allows us to see how long our various walks are plus is fun if we go exploring. Very fast customer service. Great gadget for peace of mind!
October 20, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Fantastic tracker and amazing team - I cannot express in words how I'm impressed with both the pod and the customer service. I defy anyone to find a device this small and efficient... Read more in the uk because trust me I tried. I also loved the fact it was so useful when we were on hols in Europe. It's locating ability when mr fitz has gone squirrel or rabbit chasing in the wood is amazing I now no longer have to worry about my little escape artist. Also the fact I can see if I have exercised him enough is a great benefit as it means he can get a few extra treats. When I have had problems and this was mainly to do with iPhone upgrade the team especially bianca immediately actioned and the error was rectified within 24hrs. Fantastic
October 16, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Totally Brilliant!!! ???? - Since owning my PodTracker version 1, I have been using it everyday to see what my adventuresome cat Scampi is up too... It's totally brilliant, works v... Read moreery well and is easy to use. So good I've purchased the Pod 2 so both my cats Scampi and Kailee can have one. The company is excellent with customer service 2nd to none. I totally recommend it to anyone who has a pet to get one! It may look big but in reality it's ok, very smooth and comfortable for my cat to wear and extremely light weight. He isn't even aware he is wearing it. Take the plunge and buy one today, you seriously won't regret it and will love to see what your pet is doing when they are away from you. You will be amazed! ... Xx
October 15, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Had the app and the Pod for some time now and it has certainly made walks with a wayward dog much less stressful. There were a few teething troubles to begin with but what new hard... Read moreware/software doesn't go through that. The team at Pod Trackers dealt with queries and issues quickly and efficiently, bugs were ironed out and fixes applied. I now have an app which will tell me where my dog is and which reads all kinds of statistics from the Pod Tracker. I'm looking forward to upgrading to the next version of the hardware ASAP.
October 15, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Had the app and the Pod for some time now and it has certainly made walks with a wayward dog much less stressful. There were a few teething troubles to begin with but what new hard... Read moreware/software doesn't go through that. The team at Pod Trackers dealt with queries and issues quickly and efficiently, bugs were ironed out and fixes applied. I now have an app which will tell me where my dog is and which reads all kinds of statistics from the Pod Tracker. I'm looking forward to upgrading to the next version of the hardware ASAP.
October 14, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Had the tracker one day... puppie got out and we found him in 10 mins. Which was exactly 4 hours less than last time. Great product best $250 ive spent in a while
October 12, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Well designed and easy to use - App easy and fun to use to track my hyperactive dog. Plus great customer support!
October 08, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Superb! - Fantastic product and the best customer service. Just brilliant. And they may be a long way away from me in Australia but they honestly provide the best after sales custo... Read moremer service I have ever encountered in the world!
September 28, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Love what I see so far! Just got this a couple days ago and so far it's been spot on. No searching around required. My small cat has no troubles with it hanging below his neck even... Read more though it has a little more weight than I thought it would. I so glad I made the investment as I lost my cat a couple months ago and thought he was lost for good. No more worrying now! Thanks for inventing and keep promoting!
September 28, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Love it! - I love that I get notifications when my dog has left his safe zone. I used the app manually a lot at first, constantly pressing 'locate now' until I learned to trust tha... Read moret Pod would notify me if my dog wandered. I also use the adventure tracking when we go for a walk. I don't set mapmyrun or runkeeper- I set my pod tracker instead :) After sales service is second to none. Sometimes it cant pick up location due to dodgy gps or cell signal, but the app communicates the issue, so at least you understand why it cant find your pet. Love the peace of mind
September 24, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Awesome Thanks for making this device. It gives you that added sense of peace because you know where your furry friend is. Thanks a ton pod trackers. Customer service is awesome to... Read moreo, they actually answer emails in a prompt timely manner. The device is so intuitive, you almost don't need directions. I located my adventuresome girl kitty at a local church parking lot. I got into my car with treats and a flashlight boom found her! It is presently the smallest and lightest gps pet tracker on the market, woot!
September 04, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Time saver Has saved us hours already ensuring our cat is indoors when she should be. Sure, doesn't always find her but we understand GPS doesn't work through roof tops. Have had s... Read moreimilar devices in the past and this is the best by far.
July 23, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Great device Just what we have been looking for, works perfect and does exactly what it says on the tin. Very impressive, tracks perfect and easy to set up. Noticed some people hav... Read moreing issues but haven't noticed any at all and can only assume they have no idea on how to use an app or gps device
July 23, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Awesome app - Overall it's an awesome app, sometimes there's an issue with GPS, but that's pretty normal ! It's also very easy to use.
July 22, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Pod tracker Dog tracking device used first time today. No issues works great, works best on dogs back attached to her harness pointing at the sky. Tried it under her neck on collar... Read more and it struggled to get a fix. Bluetooth works fine and showed me all details including speed 22 mph running speed ;-) great device ;-) buy one you wont regret it.
July 08, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Good app, Works well.
July 02, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Such a good idea! - Such a good idea! I highly recommend it
July 02, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Simply & Great! - This is an amazing app, simply and easy to use.
July 02, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Awesome - Handy and intuitive!
July 02, 2015
Reviewed on App Store
Great app! - Works perfectly. Great app. Happy dog and happy dog-owner.
June 29, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Awesome app & Pod is brilliant. Easy to use and great added features. Support is excellent and really easy. Thanks guys for awesome device. Cris Allison.
June 26, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Best update yet
May 18, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Great Support!
May 17, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Good for tracking pets location If you have bought a PodTracker to put on your pets collar, then this app is good for checking their current location, setting your safe zone, etc.
March 10, 2015
Reviewed on Google Play
Love it! Absolutely love my Pod! Great design and works perfectly! Such peace of mind knowing my dog is safe. Always gives an accurate location. It's waterproof and light weight. F... Read moreun to find out top speed and track walking routes. Love the Safe Zone... Pod will send a notification to your phone if it leaves the safe zone. App is easy to use and looks good.
January 24, 2015
Posted on Google
It does all that it's promised to do and I highly recommend it. I feel secure having it on my dog.
January 01, 1970
Reviewed on Amazon
Works perfectly - We purchased a Pod Tracker for our newly adopted city raised Malamute. He loves living on our farm and we have piece of mind when he patrols off leash. Bat... Read moretery life is good. I change every few days and pod gives a message when battery is low. While he hasn't been lost every time I have used the locate its right on the money. My wife uses locate to see where we have taken off to. :)
Worked perfectly the first time. Set up was easy.
Don't buy one of those cheap Bluetooth trackers.