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Whistle 3 GPS Pet Tracker Activity Monitor Grey
Last Updated: July 24, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.5
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/10
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1000
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Battery Life
219battery life, charge, days, lasts, charged
+55%
-45%
" ... Battery lasts a long time & chages quick & easily. ... "
" ... It only takes a hour or two to fully charge and it will notify you when they are fully charged as well. ... "
" ... Battery Life: A few of the reviews made comments to needing to charge the battery every 3 days. ... "
" ... And the battery life lasts for about a month . ... "
" ... Battery life is decent, too, it lasts for about three days before it needs a recharge - which also triggers a text or notification as a reminder. ... As the battery was dying, I messaged Whistle's help desk to see if they could pin down a better location. ... "
" ... The battery life lasts much longer than I was expecting and it truly is waterproof! ... We only have to take the whistle off his collar and charge it every 7-10 days depending on how active he is that week and how much we are tracking him. ... "
" ... We recharge the battery about once per week and takes around 45 minutes to charge. ... "
" ... Very durable and the battery lasts about a week. ... "
Product Reliability
110whistle, year, month, weeks, stopped
+19%
-81%
" ... only last 2.5 days ... "
" ... Had to be replaced after a couple months and the the replacement quit working right after warrant expired. ... It worked only part of the time. ... "
" ... The device now only lasts 1 day before dieing entirely. ... If the thing only lasts 6 months before having these issues i'd expect at least 2 replacements for the price it is at. ... I expect this thing to last 3-5 years and I am getting half a year out of it. ... "
" ... Piece of junk. ... "
" ... I found it to be completely unreliable. ... "
" ... I've had the tracker for a few months now and most of the time it has a hard time connecting to the device. ... "
" ... they had no explanation as to why that happened. ... "
" ... After 2 months the device started breaking - stopped tracking intermittently. ... "
GPS
94gps tracker, dog, whistle, tracking, accurate
+71%
-29%
" ... I was worried at first bc GPS was defaulted to only ping her every 6 minutes, but after some research, I discovered you can set it up or down in minutes to 3 minutes (the more frequent uses more battery). ... "
" ... We found our dog when we were 500 miles out-of-town, because the GPS can give you the exact address where the dog is located. ... "
" ... I bought this for the cell + gps functions. ... "
" ... I'd say the gps is fairly accurate, can be off by 200-500 ft but it does a great job within the radius. ... "
" ... I bought this gps tracker just Incase she escapes again. ... "
" ... With descriptions like "Nationwide Coverage" and "Advanced GPS Technology," you wouldn't think you'd ever have to worry about this device. ... I asked them, what about the advanced GPS technology, and they told me that it only relies on the cellular signal to provide GPS location. ... "
" ... when the GPS service works properly. ... Okay, I know GPS signals can be pretty off sometimes, and this has only happened a few times, so not a huge deal. ... "
" ... I was worried at first bc GPS was defaulted to only ping her every 6 minutes, but after some research, I discovered you can set it up or down in minutes to 3 minutes (the more frequent uses more battery). ... "
Apps
88whistle, dog, location, track, notified
+67%
-33%
" ... They suggested since it was showing as being home that I download a Bluetooth Tracking App. ... "
" ... Lots of great features and an interactive app to provide assurance. ... "
" ... I love that I can track her activity, add users to the account, and set up a geofence. ... "
" ... I like the app. ... "
" ... The APP is great and the customer service has always been outstanding. ... "
" ... Yes occasionally I have to reboot the app or once in awhile even my phone but within a few minutes it's able to locate him. ... "
" ... I have been notified of his departure from safe zone (home) on several occasions and used the app to successfully locate and bring him home. ... "
" ... The phone app csets up your property as the "safe zone". ... There is a small monthly fee (@$10) for the App - but it is well-worth the money!! ... "
Charging
86charging, battery, charged, battery life, days
+62%
-38%
" ... We recharge the battery about once per week and takes around 45 minutes to charge. ... "
" ... The battery charge lasts several days, and the device is a little big, but not too bad. ... Easy to charge ... "
" ... It has a great user interface, great battery life, it charges fast and is fun to use. ... "
" ... It alerts you when battery is getting low and then once it's fully charged again. ... "
" ... You can charge the battery the same way you charge your cell phone. ... "
" ... Also it charges extremely fast, like 20-30 minutes. ... We can easily charge it during a dog nap. ... Love the way it docks to the saddle on the collar and charging station. ... "
" ... There is a monthly service charge with this service set up through a 3rd party supplier. ... "
" ... It’s battery life lasts about a full week for me and it’s easy to take off and charge. ... "
Capacity
79dog, area, whistle, yard, pet
+70%
-30%
" ... I can watch him as he travels visiting from house to house. ... "
" ... We have since built bigger fences and the problem has stopped but a worker at our house left a gate open and both of our dogs got out but again I was alerted while at work and was able to tell my neighbors where they were and they found them in minutes down the street. ... "
" ... My W-Fi range extends to about a block away from my house! ... "
" ... Also notifies your phone every time your pet leaves the house. ... "
" ... I drove home from work and she was in the house. ... "
" ... Just think there is still room for improvement. ... "
" ... My Labrador escaped our yard a few weeks ago. ... "
" ... Not always 100% accurate but really gives some great peace of mind living on a large unfenced rural property. ... "
Build Quality
77whistle, rubber, dog, mount, harness
+40%
-60%
" ... This is our third whistle tracker in 5 year, because the clasp that hold the whistle 2 tracker to the collar breaks after a year or so. ... "
" ... Bought 2 of these items and one just fell off . ... "
" ... Collar snap broke. ... "
" ... It works fine for a while, but eventually the rubber gets stretched out and will barely hold the unit on. ... "
" ... Before summer ended, the rubber strap holding the device on one dog’s collar broke. ... "
" ... Bought 2 of these items and one just fell off . ... "
" ... Recently, my Whistle 3 cracked from normal wear and tear. ... "
" ... Also the rubber piece that holds the tracker onto the dog collar breaks easily. ... "
Software Platform
76location, whistle, updates, dog, tracking
+53%
-47%
" ... They suggested since it was showing as being home that I download a Bluetooth Tracking App. ... "
" ... You will download an app on your cell, and your account will show you by map/satellite image where the dog is at home or where last pinged. ... You will have to pay around $8 a month for the plan, which is simply handled through the app. ... "
" ... The app is also really easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use and really nice looking. ... "
" ... Yes occasionally I have to reboot the app or once in awhile even my phone but within a few minutes it's able to locate him. ... "
" ... Overall a great product with excellent supporting app. ... "
" ... Lots of great features and an interactive app to provide assurance. ... "
" ... Love the notifications which are adjustable in the app. ... "
Pedometer
76activity, tracking, dog, whistle, track
+70%
-30%
" ... I can set activity goals and monitor how much she is moving. ... "
" ... Finding her last night more than justified the expense of the tracker. ... Also, the tracker provides interesting info regarding distances traveled, calories burned, and activity level. ... "
" ... the accurate locate is not avaliable when i hit track. ... "
" ... Love the activity reports. ... "
" ... I'm an avid hiker with my dog and I absolutely love the fact that this doubles as an activity tracker. ... "
" ... When I'm in my car, the tracker shows me where I am in relation to my dog which is a big help. ... "
" ... The activity tracker is a lot of fun to have. ... "
" ... It’s also amazing to be able to see how many calories burned per day and whether or not he hits his goal etc. ... "
Network
72wifi, coverage, area, whistle, cell
+56%
-44%
" ... For instance, your dog could travel out of wi-fi range. ... "
" ... (Also, I am not tech-savvy enough to know how wifi quality/strength may affect performance, I just know the Whistle has worked great for me, so my wifi must not be an issue, as it may be for some others who have expressed concerns.) ... "
" ... It would be nice to track in WiFi area. ... "
" ... We have good coverage in our area and it works well. ... "
" ... One important pre-purchase consideration is cell coverage in your area. ... "
" ... Whistle works well in my rural low cell coverage lake house without wi-fi. ... "
" ... They work ok dependentant in cell signal. ... "
" ... We loved the Tag and it had great coverage. ... "
Ease of Use
70easy to use, app, set, easy to set, whistle
+94%
-6%
" ... Super easy to set up. ... "
" ... - Easy to put on & take off ... "
" ... The app is also really easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Whistle3 is pretty easy to figure out, though I had to look up a few things. ... "
" ... Whistle is extremely accurate and the app is so dammed easy to use. ... "
" ... Whistle3 is pretty easy to figure out, though I had to look up a few things. ... "
" ... Set up was simple and straight forward. ... "
" ... The app is also really easy to set up and use. ... "
Wifi
58wi fi, dog, pet, track, wi fi range
+43%
-57%
" ... it's absurd that device that is supposed to work with a cell phone must first be integrated with a home wi-fi system that the system fails to recognize. ... "
" ... The app never finds the Whistle unless it connects to my WiFi. ... "
" ... It’s actually not easy to test initially because when it’s near your house, it’s connected to your WiFi and it doesn’t attempt to track your pet until they’re far enough away from the WiFi to disconnect and enable the cell service. ... Maybe about 15 minutes later I notice he’s gone, but the app still says he’s connected to WiFi . ... "
" ... We have rebooted and ensued that it is picking up WiFi but problem persists. ... "
" ... The only downside, and the reason I’m giving it four stars instead of five, is that it loses my WiFi signal pretty easily, which causes it to give false notifications that my dog had gotten out. ... "
" ... They said I'd be able to see where she was when she returned home to my wifi. ... "
" ... I suspect it’s because it depends so heavily on WiFi coverage, but that’s not very workable for people with large yards like us where the WiFi signal doesn’t reach the areas where our dog spends much of his time. ... "
" ... It wouldn't track, or update tracking information even after the whistle was back on wifi. ... "
Device Compatibility
54connecting, text, app, whistle, connect
+48%
-52%
" ... This device turned a 3-4hr trek to find him down to 10-15min. ... "
" ... This device turned a 3-4hr trek to find him down to 10-15min. ... "
" ... However, it was having a lot of issues with connecting, which was very scary at times. ... "
" ... It’s actually not easy to test initially because when it’s near your house, it’s connected to your WiFi and it doesn’t attempt to track your pet until they’re far enough away from the WiFi to disconnect and enable the cell service. ... "
" ... Doesn't connect ... "
" ... The unit functions on the AT&T cellular network by sending text messages to the Whistle service and then to your app/phone. ... "
" ... The unit functions on the AT&T cellular network by sending text messages to the Whistle service and then to your app/phone. ... "
" ... I've had the tracker for a few months now and most of the time it has a hard time connecting to the device. ... "
Fit
53mount, whistle, rubber, attaches, dog
+28%
-72%
" ... Have had the clips fail numerous times. ... And now the new clips are rigid plastic that won’t even fit over the width of a leather collar without breaking. ... "
" ... Collar snap broke. ... "
" ... My cell phone doesn't stay tethered to me. ... "
" ... The other issue I had is that the rubberband that attaches the device to the collar broke and the GPS device was lost for about 3 days in the yard until I spent 3 hours walking a grid pattern to find it. ... "
" ... Yesterday my k9 made a dash for it. ... "
" ... Neither I nor my husband could get the collar attachment back piece that attaches it to the collar to turn into place to lock. ... "
" ... It’s locked in place so I have no worries of it falling off. ... "
" ... After going through 3 harnesses, slipped out of collars and leashes, harnesses, sweaters and coats, I was desperate. ... "
Comfort
51neck, pain, fell, dog, cat
+39%
-61%
" ... Bought 2 of these items and one just fell off . ... "
" ... I just about twisted the skin off my fingers due to trying to attach and remove. ... "
" ... Before summer ended, the rubber strap holding the device on one dog’s collar broke. ... The device fell off, and then got destroyed. ... "
" ... After determining the "stop" time I started looking in likely areas and found it in the sofa cushion. ... "
" ... After determining the "stop" time I started looking in likely areas and found it in the sofa cushion. ... "
" ... - getting the unit off the collar for charging is a serious pain even for someone with small fingers. ... The up side is no way is that thing coming off the collar once secured. ... "
" ... I already snapped one and have one left. ... "
" ... I did that, two new straps came . ... very disappointed they got rid of the rubber straps without even asking any customers if they were happy with them. ... "
Price
48waste of money, well worth, worth every penny, worth, peace of mind
+52%
-48%
" ... This does exactly what I need and is well worth the small price tag. ... "
" ... $6.99 a month is a cheap price to pay to know where to find your furry loved one if they happen to take off. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... I'll just list some things I think are worth mentioning- ... "
" ... It’s price was well worth the risk. ... Over all a great product for the money. ... "
" ... I am amazed at the incredible value and quality of this product. ... It’s worth every penny. ... "
" ... All in all it is a great product and the peace of mind is worth the investment. ... "
" ... This does exactly what I need and is well worth the small price tag. ... "
Returns
44replacement, returning, money back, whistle, edit changing
+2%
-98%
" ... Sorry, not worth it, sending it back. ... "
" ... Gave up and returned it. ... "
" ... We returned it/cancelled it. ... "
" ... What do I get sent back? ... "
" ... My advice: if you're going to buy this, be mentally prepared to return it - keep the box, etc. ... If it doesn't work out, you'll be ready to send everything back. ... "
" ... I had to send mine back. ... "
" ... Returning it, sadly. ... "
" ... I definitely need a replacement. ... "
Accuracy
43tracking, dog, location, track, accuracy
+81%
-19%
" ... the accurate locate is not avaliable when i hit track. ... "
" ... We have used the device to track our dog about a handful of times and the GPS is very accurate. ... "
" ... Have not had any problems with it showing her accurate location and sending notifications of her whereabouts. ... "
" ... I love this GPS tracker and it is accurate majority of the time. ... "
" ... Took away 1 Star due to activity tracking not being very accurate. ... "
" ... I love this GPS tracker and it is accurate majority of the time. ... "
" ... It's accurate to within a few feet of his location and updates every couple minutes. ... "
" ... Seems to be very accurate as I can see her progress when I'm at work and she is with the dog walker. ... "
Setup
42setup, easy to install, easy, whistle, simple
+86%
-14%
" ... Pros: very easy to install, easy to invite others, yes you pay a monthly fee of $10 a month (can be less, but I wanted the month to month option). ... "
" ... After receiving it the set up was pretty simple, nothing to complicated. ... "
" ... :love that there was no complicated software setup. ... "
" ... I called support and was able to talk to someone who helped me resolve the issue, but the setup instructions were not clear. ... "
" ... It’s easy to install, easy setup, but they need to improve on battery life, battery life decreases once they are not in WiFi vacinity of your home. ... "
" ... Setting up the boundary for the home zone was trickier. ... "
" ... When I got it, it was very easy to set up and I didn’t really have any issues. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up. ... "
Size
30size, bulky, weight, lightweight, collar
+70%
-30%
" ... Stays on collar pretty securely and isn't bulky. ... "
" ... I carry a flashlight with me, but what is really cool is that about 3 minutes after the Whistle 3 is out of my home Wi-Fi signal range, which is indicated by the phone app, I can turn tracking on and the little green light on the side of the Whistle will blink. ... "
" ... s a nice size. ... "
" ... As an adventure cat, I wonder of his travels. ... "
" ... I got the case separately, easy to travel with. ... "
" ... He travels with me everywhere. ... "
" ... It’s small and lightweight and she doesn’t mind it bring on her collar. ... "
" ... The device is relatively small and extremely lightweight. ... "
Marketplace
28company, works as advertised, second, replacement, contact
+61%
-39%
" ... This product works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... I usually read all or most of the reviews before buying something from amazon. ... "
" ... Company was so great at support they gave me my money back and took back the products. ... "
" ... Otherwise it works as advertised. ... "
" ... (First amazon review ever for this special product . ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Yes, the product description states that on Amazon (it's the 3rd bullet). ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
For Travel
27trips, dog, dogs, vacation, traveling
+67%
-33%
" ... As an adventure cat, I wonder of his travels. ... "
" ... My husband likes to take our dogs hiking, it's just that one of our dogs (Shorty) gets a mind of his own half way through the hike and can run off a bit far . ... "
" ... They just added trips, so it doesn't look like your dog is escaping when you take them on a walk. ... "
" ... I bought this for a trip--maybe two months. ... I was fine paying the $75 for the unit and the $10/mo while we were traveling. ... "
" ... As an adventure cat, I wonder of his travels. ... "
" ... In addition, I paired it with my phone so when she’s with me it knows that and tells me to have a good trip with her and notifies my hubby that we are out and about. ... "
" ... I’m with a husky rescue and my latest foster is very skittish and a flight risk. ... "
" ... We went on vacation always aware the cat was safe. ... "
Band
24whistle, tracker, rubber strap, rubber band, fell
+29%
-71%
" ... Before summer ended, the rubber strap holding the device on one dog’s collar broke. ... "
" ... This is our third whistle tracker in 5 year, because the clasp that hold the whistle 2 tracker to the collar breaks after a year or so. ... "
" ... In addition, the plastic collar clasp would definitely be broken in days. ... "
" ... The design of the rubber mount is flawed. ... "
" ... If it weren’t for the defective collar attachment, which was like a rubber band, breaking I’d give it 4-5 Stars. ... "
" ... Before summer ended, the rubber strap holding the device on one dog’s collar broke. ... "
" ... Bought 2 of these items and one just fell off . ... "
" ... This is our third whistle tracker in 5 year, because the clasp that hold the whistle 2 tracker to the collar breaks after a year or so. ... "
Notifications
23alerts, notification, text, map, whistle
+57%
-43%
" ... It sends you notifications when they leave your “home”. ... "
" ... No reason to get text alerts when tracking is enabled. ... "
" ... The whole time Whistle was sending me alerts telling me where he was and showing his location on the map. ... "
" ... It alerts me on my phone and bingo, I know exactly where Charlie is. ... "
" ... Love the notifications! ... "
" ... He has been 2-300 feet from home before I rcv notification. ... "
" ... He has been 2-300 feet from home before I rcv notification. ... "
" ... I'm fine with the battery life and appreciate the text notifications when it's low or the whistle turns off but was concerned the other night when it wasn't taking a charge (after being fully drained). ... "
Water Resistance
20water, dog, tracker, mud, river
+90%
-10%
" ... Our dog is always playing in the mud and we spray him with water afterwards — i can say it is definitely waterproof. ... "
" ... It has worked great, we live in a very country area, she has been in the water and mud with it and it still works great. ... "
" ... I did ALOT of research to find the right GPS tracker for my dog and I ended up purchasing this one solely for the waterproof feature. ... The battery life lasts much longer than I was expecting and it truly is waterproof! ... "
" ... Our dog is always playing in the mud and we spray him with water afterwards — i can say it is definitely waterproof. ... "
" ... It’s also waterproof so I don’t have to worry about it when he takes a swim. ... "
" ... It is water resistant to rain, etc. ... "
" ... I do think improvements can be made and look forward to seeing more features added but my favorite feature is it is waterproof so I can leave it on my dog. ... "
" ... Works well in town, or in the mountains, or on the river. ... "
Sleep Tracking
14dog, tracker, tracking, sleeping, dogs
+100%
" ... The yearly rates for service are absolutely worth it for the peace of mind and getting good night's sleep when we're out of town or I have long hours at work. ... "
" ... It tracks his exercise and sleeping. ... "
" ... I'm an avid hiker with my dog and I absolutely love the fact that this doubles as an activity tracker. ... "
" ... I leave mine plugged but I set my cell for do not disturb @ night because otherwise, I might not get much sleep if the cat is out on the town! ... "
" ... Took away 1 Star due to activity tracking not being very accurate. ... "
" ... I love the activity tracker in addition to knowing where our dog is. ... "
" ... I love the activity tracker in addition to knowing where our dog is. ... "
" ... It tracks his exercise and sleeping. ... "
For Running
13run, dog, dogs, around, whistle
+69%
-31%
" ... The Whistle was very simple to set up and we were up and running in no time. ... "
" ... The Whistle was very simple to set up and we were up and running in no time. ... "
" ... It also provides interesting stats on my dogs' activity (which consists mostly of running from one end of the property to another to see what's happening in the area.) ... "
" ... Our vet was impressed with the amount of running our bassett did, even though she somehow gained another 2 pounds. ... "
" ... It tracks activity as well, and can tell when dog is in the car vs running around. ... "
" ... Ie the hike or dog running around. ... "
" ... It tracks activity as well, and can tell when dog is in the car vs running around. ... "
" ... Our vet was impressed with the amount of running our bassett did, even though she somehow gained another 2 pounds. ... "
For Kids
12child, old, let, escape artist, escape
+100%
" ... He loves escaping and hunting rabbits. ... "
" ... Everything changed when we welcomed our first child this past September. ... "
" ... We have an old beagle who is set in his ways and small children that occasionally let him outside without our knowledge. ... "
" ... He's relatively young, extremely energetic and I thought it'd be cool to be able to tell where he goes when I let him out. ... "
" ... I heartily recommend this device to any paranoid person with kids/kitties/older parents and such. ... "
" ... Everything changed when we welcomed our first child this past September. ... "
" ... He loves escaping and hunting rabbits. ... "
" ... I heartily recommend this device to any paranoid person with kids/kitties/older parents and such. ... "
Sound Quality
10loud, get, dog, whistle, safe
+70%
-30%
" ... It sounds great! ... "
" ... I love that I can find my dog when she’s taken off due to being scared by sudden loud noises. ... "
" ... With that being said, I still recommend this product and sincerely hope someon at Whistle is listening. ... "
" ... With that being said, I still recommend this product and sincerely hope someon at Whistle is listening. ... "
" ... I panicked, only to get home and find my dog safe and sound. ... "
" ... I panicked, only to get home and find my dog safe and sound. ... "
Design
9product, simply, flaw
+44%
-56%
" ... Anyways, seems like a big design flaw in my opinion. ... "
" ... There is some kind of flaw. ... "
" ... There is some kind of flaw. ... "
" ... For the record, I tried the new PawTrack product - lovely design but it simply did not work. ... "
" ... For the record, I tried the new PawTrack product - lovely design but it simply did not work. ... "
Clock
8false, panic, get, false alarms, alarm
+13%
-88%
" ... Once a week or so, I get a false alarm saying my dogs have left their “safe zone” which causes me to return home in a panic only to find my dogs still in my fenced-in back yard. ... Too many false alarms. ... "
" ... This alert was a false alarm. ... "
" ... This alert was a false alarm. ... "
" ... Second, we get a LOT of false alarms with it. ... "
Door
8open, left, home, escape, dog
+38%
-63%
" ... The door wasn't closed tightly and she bolted out in the cold for 12 hours. ... "
" ... The door wasn't closed tightly and she bolted out in the cold for 12 hours. ... "
" ... The worst happened and she got out an open door that had been left open by a caregiver while we were away. ... "
" ... The worst happened and she got out an open door that had been left open by a caregiver while we were away. ... "
Product As Described
8works, second, picture, exactly, advertised
+88%
-13%
" ... This product works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... This brand is really nice, works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Otherwise it works as advertised. ... "
" ... Otherwise it works as advertised. ... "
Call quality
8whistle, home, talk, someone, person
+63%
-38%
" ... Thankfully, the people who found them cared enough to look at their tage and call. ... "
" ... My daughter and I share the account on both our dogs and occasionally get a call from her when she gets notifications on Bonnie. ... "
" ... I can see where he is and if its worth my while to call for him. ... "
" ... The Whistle 3 lets me know immediately and I call home to have someone help find them or do it myself. ... "
" ... The Whistle 3 lets me know immediately and I call home to have someone help find them or do it myself. ... "
Weight
8size, light, issue, small, battery life
+75%
-25%
" ... - Not heavy to weigh down pet. ... "
" ... - Not heavy to weigh down pet. ... "
" ... I really like the small size and light weight. ... "
" ... I really like the small size and light weight. ... "
Features
7safe, nice, lights, get, flashing
+43%
-57%
" ... So WHY would they not put a piezo buzzer, or some flashing lights, so that you can find it? ... Why doesn't this have a "lost in the bushes mode"? ... "
" ... The UPDATING LOCATION function definitely does not work properly. ... "
" ... Only interesting feature is activity minutes that you can get without partying 10 bucks a month. ... "
" ... Only interesting feature is activity minutes that you can get without partying 10 bucks a month. ... "
ISP
7service, connection, cellular, cell, connected
+43%
-57%
" ... I have a different router that I will use for this device. ... "
" ... I have a different router that I will use for this device. ... "
" ... I understand that for this product to do what it says it needs the cellular connection, however I do not have a contract on my cell why would I want one on my dogs collar. ... "
" ... I understand that for this product to do what it says it needs the cellular connection, however I do not have a contract on my cell why would I want one on my dogs collar. ... "
Data reception
7coverage, lte, cell, 2g, strong
+29%
-71%
" ... The concept is outstanding, the unit works as advertised, but unfortunately, it relies on outdated 3G technology when not connected to WiFi. ... "
" ... Most of the surrounding area has at least 3 bars on 4G, LTE, whatever frequency this thing uses must not be very strong. ... "
" ... Device will not pick up ATT cellular where I live, I found out after checking the ATT wireless map, seeing it says I have 4g LTE coverage, paid for the device and ATT agreement, then found out the area I'm in is plenty strong enough to use a cell phone just fine but not a strong enough signal to get a GPS location for this device. ... "
" ... Virtually worthless for instantaneous tracking if you do not have STRONG 3G service. ... LTE doesn't cut it. ... Do not buy this without the requisite 3G and do NOT go by the ATT website Whistle sends you to to verify service. ... "
Lagging
6reboot, notification, locate, even, tracking
+33%
-67%
" ... even tried a reset and doesnt work. ... "
" ... The times it did locate, there is a significant delay. ... "
" ... 2) LAG TIME -- my biggest complaint, which is that it can be slow to update the exact location. ... "
" ... 2) LAG TIME -- my biggest complaint, which is that it can be slow to update the exact location. ... "
Delivery
6received, delivered, box, 2019
+33%
-67%
" ... This went on for days. ... "
" ... But the documentation in the box says 30 days. ... "
" ... Great idea but extremely poor delivery. ... "
" ... Great idea but extremely poor delivery. ... "
Bluetooth
5phone, get, 3, via bluetooth, via
+60%
-40%
" ... Just let me set it up via Bluetooth or something! ... "
" ... Just let me set it up via Bluetooth or something! ... "
For Fun
4see, whistle
+100%
" ... It is fun to see where he goes and when I’m ready for him to come in, this device accurately leads me too him. ... So much fun to have Whistle! ... "
" ... It is fun to see where he goes and when I’m ready for him to come in, this device accurately leads me too him. ... So much fun to have Whistle! ... "
Weight Tracking
4activity, device, size, issue, age
+100%
" ... Also, it shows his activity, resting, and amount of minutes active, gives recommendations for exercise custom to the animal weight and height! ... "
" ... The app allows you to enter the breed, age and weight. ... "
" ... We can set an activity goal for her based on a number recommended for her age and weight and then it tracks her activity throughout the day. ... "
" ... We can set an activity goal for her based on a number recommended for her age and weight and then it tracks her activity throughout the day. ... "
Overall performance
4fast
+75%
-25%
" ... Now understand I see people type very fast on a smartphone but my life is on computers, and I could have done it so fast that way, but after that major and frustrating problem it so far has been nice for about three months and hopefully forever ... "
" ... He’s freakishly fast. ... "
Cables
4jack, device
+50%
-50%
" ... Jack Russell's are diggers will likely put a lot of pressure on the device and possibly lose it down a hole or in the brush pile. ... "
" ... Jack Russell's are diggers will likely put a lot of pressure on the device and possibly lose it down a hole or in the brush pile. ... "
Refresh Rate
4rate, battery
+25%
-75%
" ... I am unable to refresh his location . ... "
" ... So I had to keep bumping up the refresh rate to get the battery to last longer than 24 hrs. ... "
" ... So I had to keep bumping up the refresh rate to get the battery to last longer than 24 hrs. ... "
Display Clarity
4tracking, since, seconds, got, 10
+50%
-50%
" ... So I just stare at the little map screen for about five minutes (it was set to 3-minute update interval) waiting for it to stop saying he’s home, since I didn’t think he was. ... "
" ... 99% of the app is a static screen that serves zero purpose. ... "
Cleaning
4house, dense brush, work, poison ivy, pet
+75%
-25%
" ... Also notifies your phone every time your pet leaves the house. ... "
" ... Also notifies your phone every time your pet leaves the house. ... "
Storage
4sure
+100%
" ... She got stuff in a stranger's storage unit for two weeks. ... "
" ... Make sure you are sure of the space before you press next. ... "
" ... I’m so happy it notifies you when the pup is out of a set ‘safe space’. ... "
" ... I’m so happy it notifies you when the pup is out of a set ‘safe space’. ... "
As Gift
3gift, sister, one, christmas
+100%
" ... Was a gift for my sister in law. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 36 meters
Weight: 204.12 grams
Connectivity
GPS: Yes
3G: Yes
WiFi: Yes