And lo and behold, when I opened the back gate, there she was waiting to be let back into the back yard. I was able to see her last tracked location, which was in my backyard about five minutes before I noticed she was missing, so I knew she couldn't have gone far. So I loaded it up and… the cat and TrackR were out of range of my phone's Bluetooth radio. 'Great,' I thought, 'now is the perfect time to really test the TrackR app.' I did this same thing for a few days before it finally happened: I looked outside and Shelley was nowhere to be found. From my window, I could still see my cat exploring the backyard, and could also see her location on my phone. I threw the cat outside - and by that I mean I opened the back door as she darted between my legs - and went back to my office to work, with the TrackR app open at my side. Once I was all set up, it was time to run my first tests.

The TrackR Bravo's size makes it ideal for adding it to your pet's collar. It really does just look like any other dog tag, so we were off to a great start. Given the slim size of the tracker, she barely noticed it was there which is great. So I went in, set up my tracker for my cat Shelley and then attached it to her harness. You're able to add and manage multiple trackers with labels for different items you may want to track - including pets! Setting up the TrackR in the Android app is easy. What I found is that the TrackR technology certainly works for tracking pets, but not quite at the level was hoping it would. It's slim enough to be tossed in a wallet or added to a keychain so that you can track down those vital items if you misplace them in your home. TrackR produces a line of small and simple-to-use tracking devices that use Bluetooth and your smartphone using the TrackR app. It was the fear of that moment that inspired me to test out using the TrackR Bravo as a means of keep tabs on my feisty feline - and assist me in tracking her down if she manages to get out. Whether you try to keep close tabs on your pet or keep them fenced in your backyard, there's always a risk that your furry friend might make a break for it and go for a wander around the neighborhood.įew moments are more nerve-wracking as when you realize your pet is lost.įew moments are more nerve-wracking as when you realize your pet is lost. It's spring time, which means we're all itching to get outside and enjoy the warm sun - and that goes double for your pets.

Thetrackr setup