Almost every pet tracker sold in the last few years assumed you carried an iPhone. This one joins the Google Find My Device network instead, which means an Android phone can locate the collar using every other Android handset that happens to walk past it. It is a genuinely useful option if you have been priced out of, or locked out of, the Apple ecosystem.
Key Benefits
- Works with the Google Find My Device network built into modern Android phones
- No subscription and no SIM card, unlike GPS collars that bill monthly
- Clips to a collar you already own rather than replacing it
- Runs on a replaceable coin cell instead of needing nightly charging
Best For
- Android owners who want the Apple-style tracking experience
- Dogs that slip the lead or bolt at fireworks
- Owners who want a locator without a monthly bill
How It Works
The tag broadcasts a low-energy Bluetooth signal. Any nearby Android device on the Find My network picks it up and anonymously reports the position back to Google, which shows it on your map. This is crowd-sourced locating, not live GPS, so it is at its best in towns and busy parks and weakest on an empty hillside.
Pros and Cons
Pros: No subscription, long battery life, and it uses a network that is already on hundreds of millions of phones.
Cons: It depends on other Android phones being nearby, so coverage is thin in remote areas. Setup requires a reasonably recent Android version.
Things to Consider
- This is a Bluetooth network tracker, not a live GPS unit – it will not stream a moving position on an empty moor
- Check your phone runs a Find My Device compatible Android version before buying
- The seller rating on this listing is lower than most items we list, so read recent buyer feedback
- Prices, availability and shipping times are set by the AliExpress seller and can change
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