We know you’re excited to start using your new Tractive DOG 6, which is why we’ve put together some tips to help you get tracking your pet quickly and enjoy peace of mind right away!
Get to know your tracker
Activate
If you haven’t activated your tracker with a subscription plan yet, simply scan the QR code below. You can then choose which subscription you’d like to activate and you’ll begin receiving position updates in the app. If you’ve already activated a subscription, you can skip this step.
Unable to scan the QR code? Follow the simple steps below to activate your tracker:
If you're brand new to Tractive:
- Download the Tractive GPS mobile app for Android or iOS.
- Create a free account.
- Upon first sign in, you will be prompted to enter the tracker ID, which consists of the eight letters on the back of your tracker.
- Follow the prompts to continue with the activation of your tracker by successfully purchasing a subscription plan.
If you already have a Tractive account:
- Sign into your account in the Tractive GPS app and tap Account > Trackers > Activate Tracker
- Follow the prompts to continue with the activation of your tracker by successfully purchasing a subscription plan.
Charge
To charge your tracker, follow these simple steps:
- Open the protective charging port cover
- Plug the USB-C cable into the charging port
- Connect the other end of the cable to a power source
Your tracker features two LED bars, one at the top and one at the bottom. The bottom LED bar will gradually light up from left to right as the device charges. The tracker is fully charged when the entire LED bar is lit. A full charge takes around 2 hours.
Check
Once the tracker’s charged, or before you let your furry friend outside to explore, you might want to check if the tracker is connected to local cell networks (1) and is detecting GPS signals (2). To check this, press the power button on the device once for just one second. The LED will then illuminate, showing which connections the tracker currently has:
Green - Green
What it means | ||
Green on left (1) shows good network. Green on right (2) shows good GPS. The tracker knows its GPS location and can send it to your phone. Everything works as it should. You are ready to start tracking. |
Red - Green
What it means | ||
The tracker knows its GPS location, but cannot connect to cellular networks to send it to your phone. Try moving your device to an area with good cellular network connection. |
Green - Red
What it means | ||
The tracker is connected to cellular networks, but cannot detect its GPS location. Your device might be indoors or in an area with limited GPS coverage, like a forest. If you are indoors with your device, go outside, wait for a minute, and press the power button to check the GPS status again. |
Red - Red
What it means | ||
The tracker does not know its GPS location, and cannot connect to cellular networks. If you are indoors, go outside, wait for a minute, and press the power button to check the GPS and network status again. |
White - White
What it means | ||
The tracker is in a Power Saving Zone tied to your Wi-Fi or Tractive Base Station. LIVE Tracking will become available again once your tracker moves out of the Power Saving Zone. |
Blue - Blue
What it means | ||
There is water in the USB-C port of your device and it cannot be charged. Open the charging port and allow it to dry. |
Attach
It's now time to attach the tracker to your dog’s collar. The Tractive DOG 6 can be attached to collars and harnesses with a maximum width of 3cm*. Remove the collar from your dog then lay it on top of the rubber clip. Next, secure the tracker to the clip using the two hooks on each side (B).
If your dog wears a narrow collar, make sure to weave the collar through the holes in the center of the clip to ensure the tracker is secure (A).
*Additionally, if the provided clip doesn't fit your dog's collar, you may wish to consider purchasing a Fabric Clip. These clips come in two sizes: S (for collars up to 2.5cm), and L (for collars up to 5cm).
Track!
You can now start following your pet’s every step and be amazed by their adventures! To really get the most out of all of the exciting features of your tracker, check out these helpful links:
- Get an idea of how accurate the tracker is by taking a short walk around the block with the tracker in your hand and LIVE tracking active. You'll then get position updates every few seconds. To review the data from the tracker afterwards, check out the Location History feature.
- Bark Monitoring: find out if your dog's barking more or less than usual.
- Click here to find out how to set up a Virtual Fence and begin receiving alerts when your furry friend leaves and enters certain areas.
- Maximize battery life by creating a Power Saving Zone.
- Find out how you can track multiple pets from within the app.
Need any help?
If you ever have any questions, the Tractive Customer Happiness Team is here to help you. Happy tracking!