Battery lifetime significantly varies depending on cellular coverage and usage. The better the cellular signal, the less power required.
- Battery life can be significantly extended by setting up a WiFi-based Power Saving Zone. Please see the article: I would like to set up a Power Saving Zone
- Plus read our top tips to get the best battery lifetime out of your Tractive device: How to boost battery life
You can find your tracker model’s expected battery life below.
| Tracker model | Battery Capacity |
With Power Saving Zone |
Without Power Saving Zone |
|
DOG 6 |
930 mAh | up to 14 days | up to 6 days |
|
CAT Mini |
450 mAh | up to 5 days | 2 days |
|
DOG XL XL Adventure Edition |
3000 mAh | 8-30 days | 5-15 days |
|
GPS DOG 4 CAT 4 |
810 mAh | up to 10 days | 2-5 days |
| Older models | depends on model | Power Saving Zones not available |
2-5 days |
What is a Power Saving Zone?
A Power Saving Zone uses a trusted WiFi source, such as your WiFi at home. When your tracker detects it is near a trusted WiFi source, it goes into power saving mode and stops reporting GPS positions until your pet leaves the area of the Power Saving Zone. Once your pet is out and about, the tracker begins reporting GPS positions again as normal. This means you might need to charge the battery more often if your pet is on the go a lot.
Tip: To ensure a longer battery duration, make sure to only activate LIVE tracking when necessary, since this feature uses more power due to its real-time location updates.