The Tractive GPS app offers a wealth of useful information to keep you constantly informed about your furry companion's location.
Customize Map Display
Choose which information you'd like displayed on your map by tapping on the symbol in the bottom right-hand corner.
Virtual Fences: If you have a Virtual Fence set up, you can choose whether or not you want it displayed on the map.
Danger Alerts This indicates warnings of poison bait in the local area.
Show Accuracy: The accuracy of the last position reported by the tracker is indicated by the size of the circle surrounding that position. The smaller the circle, the more accurate the position.
Change the Map Type
In the Tractive GPS app, there are three map types you can use to view and track your pets! You can change the map type by following the steps below.
- Open the Tractive GPS mobile app and in the Map view, click on the Map Settings button
- You can now choose between the Standard, Satellite, and OSM (Open Street Map) maps.
Minimize the Bottom Bar on the Map
The bottom bar of your map screen can be swiped up and down to view further settings at any time (in both default and LIVE Tracking mode). It can also be fully minimized if you wish to view the map in its entirety.
If fully minimized, you'll see a blue arrow in the bottom right corner:
Simply tap this button and the bottom bar will reappear.
FAQs
What does the sleep icon on the map indicate?
The sleep icon (Zzz) is a heads-up that your tracker hasn't picked up any movement in the last 15 minutes, suggesting that your pet is probably resting at this time.
As soon as the tracker detects movement again, it will update its position as normal.
You can still start LIVE Tracking whenever you need it, but keep in mind that LIVE Tracking works best when your tracker is outdoors with a clear line of sight to the sky.
What do the red exclamation marks on the map mean?
The red exclamation marks you see on the map serve as alerts to potential dangers that could threaten your pet's well-being. These alerts are a crucial part of the Tractive community's efforts to safeguard our furry friends from various hazards.
Anyone using Tractive can report hazards like baits, traps, or even risky wildlife, along with areas that just seem unsafe. Curious about how to report a danger? Read more here.