Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
All Pawfit trackers come with an 18-month warranty which covers manufacturing defaults (T&Cs apply).
Each Pawfit tracker comes with a 30-day money back guarantee meaning you have 30 days to try it out and if you don’t love it, you can return it for a full refund. All subscriptions have a 14-day refund period.
Pawfit is suitable for dogs and larger cats weighing over 3.5kg.
Pet trackers work by connecting to three or more satellites to calculate your pet’s location. The tracker will then send the location via the mobile network to an app on your phone and display your pet’s location on a map.
We’ve designed Pawfit to be very easy to use and continually work with our customers to keep improving their user experience. In fact, many of our latest features are ones suggested by the Pawfit community!
Our Pawfit trackers work so long as there is mobile phone signal in the area. All Pawfit trackers use GPS to track locations
and send location updates to the Pawfit App via the mobile phone network.
Pawfit 2 uses the 2g mobile network and works across Europe and parts of North America.
Pawfit 3 uses a branch of the 4g network and works across Europe and North America.
Pawfit 3 exclusively uses the 4g mobile network to receive and send GPS location and activity updates. Please ensure you have adequate network coverage in your area before purchasing to ensure optimal performance. Your mobile device will also require an adequate network connection to communicate with the tracker.
When a strong network signal is present, such as in an outdoor setting with your pet, Pawfit 3’s location accuracy is generally less than 9.7m. When the network signal is poor, such as an indoor, underground, or dense forest/wood setting, Pawfit 3 uses A-GPS to estimate the tracker’s location and the accuracy of that can range from a few feet to several miles.
As each Pawfit tracker has an embedded sim card inside, a subscription is required for your Pawfit tracker to be able to send GPS location updates via the mobile network. Your subscription will also give you access to Pawfit’s other great features like activity monitoring, virtual fences, Pawfit Voices and more!
Our Pawfit subscription prices are flexible and affordable to suit all budgets.
Pawfit 2 has a waterproof rating of IP68 and can be submerged in water up to 3m deep and for up to 30 minutes.
Pawfit 3 has a waterproof rating of IP68 and can be submerged in water up to 3m deep and for up to 30 minutes.
We’ve designed Pawfit’s attachment base to fit on to most standard collars and harness straps measuring up to 32mm or 1.2”.
Each tracker comes with an attachment base which comes in two parts. To attach to a collar/harness, place the collar/harness strap on top of the rubber base and then put the tracker attachment on top and hook it into the rubber base. The tracker then attaches to this base and can be easily removed to charge.
Pawfit Voice is a unique Pawfit feature which allows you to record up to 6 personal voice commands which can be played out of the speaker on the tracker. You can use these commands as an additional training and recall tool.
Yes – you can share you Pawfit tracker with up to 10 friends and family members. To find out more about our family pet care feature, visit: https://support.pawfit.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360019411100-What-is-Pawfit-s-family-pet-care-
The Pawfit app is free to use and free to register an account on.
To use the Pawfit app, you’ll need to download it to your smartphone and create a free Pawfit account. All you’ll need to register an account is your email address.
Our Pawfit trackers are embedded with a universal sim card which is not tied to any one network. This allows the tracker to roam between network providers and connect to whichever signal is strongest in that area.
Our Pawfit GPS tracker works by connecting to 3 or more satellites to calculate your pet’s location.
Pawfit then uses the mobile network to send the GPS location updates to your phone and your pet’s location is clearly shown on the map in the app.
There are several differences between Pawfit 2 and the new Pawfit 3s, with the biggest being the way they send and receive location updates. Pawfit 2 uses the 2g network and Pawfit 3s uses the newer LTE-M network, which is faster, more accurate and uses less battery power. For all the differences between Pawfit 2 and Pawfit 3s, check out the table below.
Device Model | Pawfit 3s | Pawfit 2 |
Status | New | Available |
Sim Card | eSim | Embedded |
Subscription | Required | Required |
Availability | North America | Europe and North America |
Size (main unit) | 48x33x14 mm | 50x34.9x14.7mm |
Weight (tracker) | 27.3g | 31.6g |
Weight (strap & attm) | 9.7g | 11.4g |
Location Tracking | GPS, Wi-Fi, LTE-M, Bluetooth 5.1 | GPS, Wi-Fi, GSM, Bluetooth 4.2 proof |
Activity monitoring & customised activity goal | Y | Y |
Data communication | LTE-M, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1 | GPRS |
Battery life | Up to 30 days | Up to 7 days |
Dust & water proof | IP68, immersion up to 3m | IP68, immersion up to 3m |
Antenna | LDS | LDS |
Attachment Lock | Y | Y |
Sound & light | Y | Y |
Separate tracking LED | Y | N |
APP | iOS and Android phones and tablets | iOS and Android phones and tablets |
Smartwatches | Apple and Wear OS smart watches | Apple and Samsung smart watches |
Audio ID & Pawfit Voice | Y | Y |
Virtual fence, removal & temperature alert | Y | Y |
Remote shutdown | Y | N |
Automatic firmware update | Y | N |
Warranty | 18 months | 18 months |
The main difference between Pawfit 2 and Pawfit 3 is the way they send and receive location updates.
Pawfit 2 uses the 2g network and Pawfit 3 uses a branch of the 4g network.
No, pet microchips do not contain GPS trackers. A microchip is a radio-frequency identification transponder that carries a unique identification number and is roughly the size of a grain of rice. A handheld scanner is used to read the radio frequency of the chip and reads the owners contact information contained within.
The short answer? No. GPS trackers are complicated devices that contain antennas, sim cards, and batteries that need recharging. Unfortunately, technology isn’t advanced enough yet to shrink a GPS tracker down small enough to be implanted into a dog or cat, but maybe one day! Until then, our Pawfit trackers are the perfect solution for tracking your pet.
Your dog can start wearing their Pawfit tracker from any age, but most will start wearing it once they are able to go for their first walks. The built-in activity tracker is an easy way to ensure your young puppy is getting the right amount of exercise each day and not overdoing it and risking potential long-term damage to their joints.
Do you have multiple pets in your home or own a dog walking business? With Pawfit, you can register up to 20 trackers within one Pawfit account, so no matter how many dogs are in your care, they can all be monitored, just as closely. Please note, each tracker requires it's own subscription plan.
All UK orders containing a Pawfit tracker that are placed by 1pm on a weekday will be sent using Royal Mail 24hr
delivery and a tracking number will be included with your dispatch confirmation email. Orders placed after this will be dispatched on the next working day.
All UK orders that don’t contain a Pawfit tracker will be sent using Royal Mail Tracked 48.
For details about orders to European countries, please see our delivery page.
All Pawfit trackers come with an 18-month warranty, which covers manufacturing defects (T&Cs apply).
Each Pawfit tracker comes with a 30-day money back guarantee meaning you have 30 days to try it out and if you don’t love it, you can return it for a full refund. All subscriptions have a 14-day refund period.
Pawfit is suitable for dogs and larger cats weighing over 3.5kg
Pet trackers work by connecting to three or more satellites to calculate your pet’s location. The tracker will then send the location via the mobile network to an app on your phone and display your pet’s location on a map.
We’ve designed Pawfit to be very easy to use and continually work with our customers to keep improving their user experience. In fact, many of our latest features are ones suggested by the Pawfit community!
Our Pawfit trackers work so long as there is mobile phone signal in the area.
All Pawfit trackers use GPS to track locations and send location updates to the Pawfit App via the mobile phone network.
Pawfit 2 uses the 2g mobile network and works across Europe and parts of North America.
Pawfit 3 uses a branch of the 4g network and works across Europe and North America.
Pawfit 3 exclusively uses the 4g mobile network to receive and send GPS location and activity updates. Please ensure you have adequate network coverage in your area before purchasing to ensure optimal performance. Your mobile device will also require an adequate network connection to communicate with the tracker.
When a strong network signal is present, such as in an outdoor setting with your pet, Pawfit 3’s location accuracy is generally less than 9.7m. When the network signal is poor, such as an indoor, underground, or dense forest/wood setting, Pawfit 3 uses A-GPS to estimate the tracker’s location and the accuracy of that can range from a few feet to several miles.
As each Pawfit tracker has an embedded sim card inside, a subscription is required for your Pawfit tracker to be able to send GPS location updates via the mobile network. Your subscription will also give you access to Pawfit’s other great features like activity monitoring, virtual fences, Pawfit Voices and more!
Our Pawfit subscription prices are flexible and affordable to suit all budgets.
Pawfit 2 has a waterproof rating of IP68 and can be submerged in water up to 3m deep and for up to 30 minutes.
Pawfit 3 has a waterproof rating of IP68 and can be submerged in water up to 3m deep and for up to 30 minutes.
We’ve designed Pawfit’s attachment base to fit on to most standard collars and harness straps measuring up to 32mm or 1.2”.
Each tracker comes with an attachment base which comes in two parts. To attach to a collar/harness, place the collar/harness strap on top of the rubber base and then put the tracker attachment on top and hook it into the rubber base. The tracker then attaches to this base and can be easily removed to charge.
Pawfit Voice is a unique Pawfit feature which allows you to record up to 6 personal voice commands which can be played out of the speaker on the tracker. You can use these commands as an additional training and recall tool.
Yes – you can share you Pawfit tracker with up to 10 friends and family members. To find out more about our family pet care feature, visit:https://support.pawfit.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360019411100-What-is-Pawfit-s-family-pet-care-
The Pawfit app is free to use and free to register an account on.
To use the Pawfit app, you’ll need to download it to your smartphone and create a free Pawfit account. All you’ll need to register an account is your email address.
Our Pawfit trackers are embedded with a universal sim card which is not tied to any one network. This allows the tracker to roam between network providers and connect to whichever signal is strongest in that area.
Our Pawfit GPS tracker works by connecting to 3 or more satellites to calculate your pet’s location. Pawfit then uses the mobile network to send the GPS location updates to your phone and your pet’s location is clearly shown on the map in the app.
Our Pawfit GPS tracker works by connecting to 3 or more satellites to calculate your pet’s location. Pawfit then uses the mobile network to send the GPS location updates to your phone and your pet’s location is clearly shown on the map in the app.
Device Model | Pawfit 3s | Pawfit 2 |
Status | New | Available |
Sim Card | eSim | Embedded |
Subscription | Required | Required |
Availability | North America | Europe and North America |
Size (main unit) | 48x33x14 mm | 50x34.9x14.7mm |
Weight (tracker) | 27.3g | 31.6g |
Weight (strap & attm) | 9.7g | 11.4g |
Location Tracking | GPS, Wi-Fi, LTE-M, Bluetooth 5.1 | GPS, Wi-Fi, GSM, Bluetooth 4.2 proof |
Activity monitoring & customised activity goal | Y | Y |
Data communication | LTE-M, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1 | GPRS |
Battery life | Up to 30 days | Up to 7 days |
Dust & water proof | IP68, immersion up to 3m | IP68, immersion up to 3m |
Antenna | LDS | LDS |
Attachment Lock | Y | Y |
Sound & light | Y | Y |
Separate tracking LED | Y | N |
APP | iOS and Android phones and tablets | iOS and Android phones and tablets |
Smartwatches | Apple and Wear OS smart watches | Apple and Samsung smart watches |
Audio ID & Pawfit Voice | Y | Y |
Virtual fence, removal & temperature alert | Y | Y |
Remote shutdown | Y | N |
Automatic firmware update | Y | N |
Warranty | 18 months | 18 months |
The main difference between Pawfit 2 and Pawfit 3 is the way they send and receive location updates.
Pawfit 2 uses the 2g network and Pawfit 3 uses a branch of the 4g network.
No, pet microchips do not contain GPS trackers. A microchip is a radio-frequency identification transponder that carries a unique identification number and is roughly the size of a grain of rice. A handheld scanner is used to read the radio frequency of the chip and reads the owners contact information contained within.
The short answer? No. GPS trackers are complicated devices that contain antennas, sim cards, and batteries that need recharging. Unfortunately, technology isn’t advanced enough yet to shrink a GPS tracker down small enough to be implanted into a dog or cat, but maybe one day! Until then, our Pawfit trackers are the perfect solution for tracking your pet.
Your dog can start wearing their Pawfit tracker from any age, but most will start wearing it once they are able to go for their first walks. The built-in activity tracker is an easy way to ensure your young puppy is getting the right amount of exercise each day and not overdoing it and risking potential long-term damage to their joints.
Do you have multiple pets in your home or own a dog walking business? With Pawfit, you can register up to 20 trackers within one Pawfit account, so no matter how many dogs are in your care, they can all be monitored, just as closely. Please note, each tracker requires it's own subscription plan.
All UK orders containing a Pawfit tracker that are placed by 1pm on a weekday will be sent using Royal Mail 24hr
delivery and a tracking number will be included with your dispatch confirmation email. Orders placed after this will be dispatched on the next working day.
All UK orders that don’t contain a Pawfit tracker will be sent using Royal Mail Tracked 48.
For details about orders to European countries, please see our delivery page.
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