Fi Ultra Tracker Uses Starlink Satellites to Track Dogs Anywhere in US

Fi has launched the Fi Ultra, the first consumer wearable to use T-Mobile's T-Satellite service powered by SpaceX's Starlink direct-to-cell satellites, allowing pet owners to track their dogs anywhere in the US, even beyond cellular coverage. Source: The Verge The device automatically switches from LTE to satellite when needed, providing continuous location updates. Source: Gizmodo

Key Features

• Lost Mode and Search Party can be activated via the Fi app to get help from nearby users. Source: Engadget
• Callback uses sound and vibration to guide dogs back, without shock. Source: Tom's Hardware
• The tracker costs $199 plus a $189 annual subscription ($99 for existing members). Source: TheNextWeb

Trade-offs

• Battery life is limited to about two days, significantly shorter than other Fi models (which last weeks to months). Source: Engadget
• During testing, The Verge noted location updates every 2–3 minutes via satellite, with occasional reconnection delays up to 5 minutes. Source: The Verge
• The device is wider than typical trackers and may not suit very small dogs. Source: The Verge