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Cat Tracker RF Finder Longest Range up to 1600 ft lightest pet Safety Tracking Device only 0.28oz Small Pets Dog Pro-Track-tor Pet Tracker
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Purchase options and add-ons
Color | White |
Size | 1 Tag |
Material | Plastic |
Brand | Girafus |
Finish Type | Polished |
About this item
- FOR WHOM IS THE GIRAFUS RF TRACKER SUITABLE: For those who are willing to walk a few hundred yards to find their cat even in a cellar, garage or dense bushes (without monthly costs)
- FOR THOSE WHO REALLY CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THEIR CAT and willing to do something for it - For Eg.charge the battery once a week / walk around / practice with the device at the beginning to be able to find the cat even in the most difficult hiding place
- FOR THOSE WHOSE CAT IS ALLOWED to go OUT INDEPENDENTLY for lLONGER PERIOD of time. GPS devices are not of much use for such cats, as GPS devices usually have to be recharged every day:Girafus rf tracker battery last upto 7 days (FITS FOR VERY SMALL AS WELL AS LARGE CATS )
- DO NOT BUY THE GIRAFUS RF TRACKER IF: you want to have a GPS device / if you are not willing to move around and want to track your pet from one particular place / if your cat only goes out when you allow it / and already has the daily charged GPS tracker attached and if your cat does not hide in basements, garages, bushes..
- UP TO 4 PETS-choose the Tag quantity you need. WHAT YOU GET: One Base Unit, Tag Unit (1,2,3 or 4 Tags), Batteries: AAA, LIR2032, CHARGER, Velcro strap, Strap, Hook, SILICON SLEEVE-SPLASHPROOF CASE, User Manual
- Attention! Batteries are fully charged if the Charger Led is out! -Please check charger user manual!
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Product Description
Girafus Pet Tracker
Reliable, lightweight, honest.
The Girafus Tracker consists of a small tracking device worn by the pet and a handheld base unit for tracking.
The tracking works on the hot-cold principle: if you walk in the right direction, the beeps get faster and more LEDs light up, and if you walk in the wrong direction, the opposite happens. Tracking requires some patience in the beginning, but in return you will find your cat even in the most remote basement hole.
Technical data
- 7-10 days battery life
- Transmitter weighs only 0.28oz/ 8 grams
- No subscription, no sim card, no follow-up costs
- One base unit can track up to 4 transmitter
- Range up to 1600 feet
- Locating up to a few centimeters
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Long battery lifeThe Girafus locator has a battery life of up to 10 days. The battery life is adapted to the behavior of the cat, they come and go. Daily recharging as is necessary with GPS devices is completely impractical. The charger is included in the delivery. |
No subscription, no follow-up costsThere are no follow-up costs due to a subscription. The button cells included in the package are rechargeable. |
FeatherlightThe tracking device weighs only 0.28oz /8g and is therefore ideally suited for small pets such as cats. |
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Locates everywhere, no mobile network neededOur tracker locates everywhere where GPS fails: in the basement, in densely built-up residential areas, in the forest and in the neighbor's garage. |
Locates PreciselyWith the Girafus Tracker, you can locate your pet to within a few centimeters. |
GPS tracking is inaccurateTry to locate your cat e.g. in a densely built-up area, a gps tracker will show you such a circle as result |
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No SIM neededFor our product you do not need a sim card and no additional subscription. There are no follow-up costs for you. |
Up to 4 TransmittersYou can choose the number of transmitters based on how many cats you have. |
RangeOur device has a range of up to 1600 feet. Of course, it depends on the type of terrain |
How does the Girafus tracker work?
Der Girafus-Tracker besteht aus einem kleinen Peilsender, den das Haustier trägt, und einem Basisgerät zum Aufspüren.
Die Ortung funktioniert nach dem Warm-Kalt-Prinzip. Wenn Sie Ihr Tier verloren haben, gehen Sie mit dem Basisgerät auf die Suche: Das Gerät zeigt Ihnen durch LED- und Piepsignale die Richtung und Entfernung Ihres Tieres an. Manchmal erfordert das Aufspüren etwas Gedult, dafür werden Sie Ihre Katze aber auch im hintersten Kellerloch wiederfinden.
Battery life and care
To keep everything running smoothly, perform a test locating every week and check the battery level.
Once or twice a month, remove the transmitter's button cells and recharge them. The battery life is up to 30 days.
The charger and the button cells are included in the package!
Attention! Button cells should not be left empty/uncharged for more than 5 days.
Button Cell Battery in the Transmitter
Unscrew the tracking device, charge the button cell, and then continue tracking
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 1.38 x 0.87 x 0.31 inches; 0.71 ounces
- Item model number : 227PA-1
- Batteries : 1 CR2 batteries required.
- Date First Available : September 10, 2015
- Manufacturer : Girafus Technologies
- ASIN : B0156WZ2JA
- Country of Origin : Taiwan
- Best Sellers Rank: #95,107 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #691 in Dog ID Tags
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Customers have expressed concerns about the durability of the product. They mention that it's not a solid quality product, made of cheaper materials, and the speaker seems weak. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, tracking, battery life, ease of use, range, and size.
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Customers are mixed about the size of the product. Some like that it's small and doesn't appear to be bulky on their car's, while others say that it looks very big on her neck.
"...It is larger and easier to hold in the hand, and comes with an attachable strap which makes it easier to handle when out tracking down one's pets..." Read more
"...This easily fits onto their collar. its not too big, and its perfect for giving you a direction to go in when looking for your cat...." Read more
"...It's not cheap, and it is quite chunky for a small cat like ours; but on the other hand, it has helped me track her down when I might not otherwise..." Read more
"...They do not mind wearing the tags as they are small and light...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the pet tracker. Some mention it works great, is simple to use, and effective, while others say that it almost never works, works for about one minute, and became useless after a couple of weeks. The direction part doesn't work at all, and the battery did not work.
"...expensive option I've seen with the bonus of being simple to use and effective...." Read more
"...UPDATE: Well, after only a couple of weeks, this product became useless. It will no longer track, even if my cat is standing right next to me...." Read more
"...The Charger: Works well. Buy yourself another pack of rechargeable 3052 batteries and swap them out so you always have extra ones on hand...." Read more
"...Bluetooth devices are much cheaper, but they work over such a small range that they are no use to me...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the label. Some mention it's worth every penny for peace of mind, and a great bargain. They say it'll work great and there's no monthly fee. However, others say that it'd not be as good as expected, is useless, and unreliable.
"...your small pet (assuming they're an indoor pet), it's the least expensive option I've seen with the bonus of being simple to use and effective...." Read more
"Let me preface this by saying that this item is a great bargain and well worth the money! But theres a few things you should know...." Read more
"...A complete waste of money. I now have to spend another $100 to buy the TabCat tracker and hope that that will work enough to be reliable." Read more
"...Bluetooth devices are much cheaper, but they work over such a small range that they are no use to me...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tracking of the product. Some mention that it's pretty accurate in locating their cat, while others say that it doesn't find the tag.
"...this is a great way to keep track of your pet (dog or cat)...." Read more
"...I also find that the Girafus tracker is less useful than the Loc8tor for finding my kitties inside the house (napping in a secret spot)...." Read more
"...Works really well when the battery is charged up.Its a basic tracker so it leads you in the direction your cat is in...." Read more
"...GPS tracking is a nice idea but requires a SIM and I live in a poor reception area...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the product. Some mention that the charge lasts a lot longer than they've seen other ones last, and it's pretty easy to keep them charged. However, others say that the batteries do not last more than at most 2 weeks, that is in full standby.
"...It was almost impossible to get one of the batteries out of the charger - I'm afraid the efforts required to remove it would cause the charger..." Read more
"...The charge lasts a lot longer than i've seen other ones last and the tracker leads in the right direction...." Read more
"...Also, battery life with GPS seems very short. By the time you think the cat is lost, the battery is probably dead...." Read more
"...ft away, before deep sleep mode issues, obviously there is a flaw in the system...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the label. Some mention that it's simple to use and effective, with good instructions. However, others say that the directions are a little hard to follow, time consuming, and not user-friendly.
"...it's the least expensive option I've seen with the bonus of being simple to use and effective...." Read more
"...This kind of sloppy instruction makes the pairing process far more difficult than it should be...." Read more
"...in the hand, and comes with an attachable strap which makes it easier to handle when out tracking down one's pets and can be hung on a hook when not..." Read more
"...The whole process of changing the batteries is time consuming and not easy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the range of the product. Some mention that it has a long range than others, while others say that it works so so. The range is more like 60 feet, and the air tags have very limited range.
"...Here's what you need to know. The 500 yard range is wonderful and I have two cats who like to roam...." Read more
"...2. Range is nowhere near 1/4 mile. I have to be within 200 feet at the most to get a signal, even when I can plainly see my cat in front of me...." Read more
"...Both worked well but this tracker has a longer range of about 1500 feet ( straight line, unobstructed ) or about 500 feet near houses, heavy brush..." Read more
"...The range was ok, but i liked that it was directional.When one of the trackers stopped working, I decided to buy the Girafus tracker...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the label. They mention that it's not a solid quality product, made of cheaper materials, and poorly constructed. The speaker seems weak and only chirps at times. The product is mediocre and can be fragile for heavy handed people.
"...up some slight negatives but not enough to take away a star, it's a little expensive but compared to other means of tracking your small pet..." Read more
"...one that is designed small enough for a cat and the GPS trackers are still too expensive...." Read more
"...It's only a light plastic and would be easy to break. I had to use a very thin prying tool...." Read more
"...Pros: it's cheap but effective. the case is rechargeable, it lasts long, about 1 month between charges, and it makes it easier to find my cat..." Read more
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To bring up some slight negatives but not enough to take away a star, it's a little expensive but compared to other means of tracking your small pet (assuming they're an indoor pet), it's the least expensive option I've seen with the bonus of being simple to use and effective. The fact you have to change and charge the rechargeable battery (LIR2032H) that goes inside of the tracker tag every 5 days (the instructions say if the battery is 100% drained, it becomes unchargeable), is very annoying and some people may even forget to do this critical step. However, for me, I just put a reminder on my calendar so I don't forget and plan on purchasing more of the batteries so I always have a charged battery for my pet's tracker tag (You can buy them on Amazon). I can't comment on its durability yet since it hasn't even been a week since I got it.
The only nitpick I have is that the screws that come with it are really TINY (There is some assembly required.). I wished it came with a tiny bag to hold them (like a really small sandwich bag or something) because they are definitely small enough to get lost themselves. To fix this issue myself, I just used the smallest snack bag I had to hold them.
Overall, (just to never have to play my dog's games again) WORTH IT.
I prefer the design of the Girafus tracker in comparison to the Loc8tor tracker. It is larger and easier to hold in the hand, and comes with an attachable strap which makes it easier to handle when out tracking down one's pets and can be hung on a hook when not in use. I also like that it is white rather than black which makes it easier to see.
The beeper is very loud and there is no option to lower the volume -- only on or off. The sound is so obnoxiously loud that I will probably have to use it with the volume off when I have to go out into the neighborhood to track down my cats, which defeats some of the use of the tracker.
I also find that the Girafus tracker is less useful than the Loc8tor for finding my kitties inside the house (napping in a secret spot). It just beeps loudly and flashes the green light no matter which direction I point it -- nor precise enough. With the Loc8tor, I could always figure out where they were. However, the Girafus claims a range hundresds of feet longer than the Loc8tor and so I hope that that feature will come in handy on those rare occasions when one of my kitties wanders further afield than usual (lured by a rabbit or chipmunk).
I think this is a reasonable option to have peace of mind while allowing one's cats to have a healthy, outdoor experience in life. I await technology that will bring GPS tracking more conveniently to cat owners.
UPDATE: Well, after only a couple of weeks, this product became useless. It will no longer track, even if my cat is standing right next to me. I tried a variety of different solutions to get it working, but if will not work. A complete waste of money. I now have to spend another $100 to buy the TabCat tracker and hope that that will work enough to be reliable.
I initially bought the 2 pack of this in June and then liked how well it was working so I asked about getting extra tags from the seller. It looks like to get extra tags you have to program them to your remote and they come from the factory which comes with shipping costs etc. It sounded kinda complicated so I bought the 4 pack and kept the 2pk as backups in case my cats lose these. So if you have 4 cats, just do yourself a favor and buy the 4 pck first.
Pros:
Works really well when the battery is charged up.
Its a basic tracker so it leads you in the direction your cat is in. But you have to trust the tracker and follow it and remember that you are following a cat. So in other words, dont stick to main roads, your cat is going to be anywhere and everywhere and if you have cats you probably know what i mean lol You can touch the number that the tracker corresponds to once and the bars will light up telling you whether you are closer or farther away. Green means your going in the right direction. You can press and hold the number button for the cat your tracking and a quick beep will sound which just confirms that you are going the right direction. Not too loud but loud enough that you know if your cat is within 30 ft of you.
Con:
The method that is suggested with the packaging is a velcro type thing and a silicone case. This will NOT protect the device from water and if your cat is indoor/outdoor it will probably get wet. The battery immediately stops working if it gets damp so its essentially useless. I would HIGHLY recommend the manufacturers come up with a hard plastic case with a carabiners or velcro attachment to it. Right now i am trying to come up with ways to waterproof it.
So far I have tried:
saran wrap, zip loc bags, and 2 by 4inch 4 mil bead bags. So far the bead bags are working but I have yet to test it out in the rainy season as its not that time of year yet. I have to tape the device once its in this bag to the collar (using electrical tape). This seems to be the best way to keep it from getting wet and also keep it secure to the collar.
Another con: the two halves of the device are held together by screws. These keep it closed and the battery in place. But it would be easier if the sides just snapped in place versus having to pull out the screw driver every time you want to replace the battery.
The battery lasts a little less than two weeks. I replaced a fully charged battery in one device on August 23rd and it was dead on Sept 4th. This is a long enough time that i feel its worth the maintenance for my four babies for peace of mind. But you have to stay on top of it otherwise its pretty useless in helping you find your cats. You know that the battery is dead when the bars don't light up. If the batteries charged it should blink a couple of times for it to catch the signal of the device and then at least one bar will light up if you arent too far away.
The Charger: Works well. Buy yourself another pack of rechargeable 3052 batteries and swap them out so you always have extra ones on hand. Then when it comes time to switch out you can easily replace them without having to wait a day for it to charge. Whatever you do DONT close the two halves of the charger. This will be a pain to get back open. You can easily see the charging lights with it open. If you unplug the device and plug it back in the lights should flash red once and go out if they are fully charged. They will stay red or green if charging and go out to black when fully charged.
Overall, if you are willing to do the maintenance of replacing the battery every two weeks and waterproofing/taping onto collar then this is a good bet for you! The charge lasts a lot longer than i've seen other ones last and the tracker leads in the right direction. I have used this to track my cat to the neighbor house he likes to visit. This was also useful when my other cat got into a neighborhood fight with another stray. She came home without her collar and i pulled out this tracker and tracked her collar out of the culdesac and over a house, 4 houses away. It was under a bush next to a neighbors front door and with the tracking bars, the beeping, and the flashing red of the device I was able to find it easily. So it is also saving me money on lost collars too!
This is a great device, wayyyy cheaper than a gps tracking collar because you dont have to pay a subscription feet. This easily fits onto their collar. its not too big, and its perfect for giving you a direction to go in when looking for your cat. I have had a couple cats go missing and this gives me peace of mind. If they fix the kinks with water proofing the cover and attaching it to the collar then I would definitely buy those cases or the upgraded version.
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2021
I initially bought the 2 pack of this in June and then liked how well it was working so I asked about getting extra tags from the seller. It looks like to get extra tags you have to program them to your remote and they come from the factory which comes with shipping costs etc. It sounded kinda complicated so I bought the 4 pack and kept the 2pk as backups in case my cats lose these. So if you have 4 cats, just do yourself a favor and buy the 4 pck first.
Pros:
Works really well when the battery is charged up.
Its a basic tracker so it leads you in the direction your cat is in. But you have to trust the tracker and follow it and remember that you are following a cat. So in other words, dont stick to main roads, your cat is going to be anywhere and everywhere and if you have cats you probably know what i mean lol You can touch the number that the tracker corresponds to once and the bars will light up telling you whether you are closer or farther away. Green means your going in the right direction. You can press and hold the number button for the cat your tracking and a quick beep will sound which just confirms that you are going the right direction. Not too loud but loud enough that you know if your cat is within 30 ft of you.
Con:
The method that is suggested with the packaging is a velcro type thing and a silicone case. This will NOT protect the device from water and if your cat is indoor/outdoor it will probably get wet. The battery immediately stops working if it gets damp so its essentially useless. I would HIGHLY recommend the manufacturers come up with a hard plastic case with a carabiners or velcro attachment to it. Right now i am trying to come up with ways to waterproof it.
So far I have tried:
saran wrap, zip loc bags, and 2 by 4inch 4 mil bead bags. So far the bead bags are working but I have yet to test it out in the rainy season as its not that time of year yet. I have to tape the device once its in this bag to the collar (using electrical tape). This seems to be the best way to keep it from getting wet and also keep it secure to the collar.
Another con: the two halves of the device are held together by screws. These keep it closed and the battery in place. But it would be easier if the sides just snapped in place versus having to pull out the screw driver every time you want to replace the battery.
The battery lasts a little less than two weeks. I replaced a fully charged battery in one device on August 23rd and it was dead on Sept 4th. This is a long enough time that i feel its worth the maintenance for my four babies for peace of mind. But you have to stay on top of it otherwise its pretty useless in helping you find your cats. You know that the battery is dead when the bars don't light up. If the batteries charged it should blink a couple of times for it to catch the signal of the device and then at least one bar will light up if you arent too far away.
The Charger: Works well. Buy yourself another pack of rechargeable 3052 batteries and swap them out so you always have extra ones on hand. Then when it comes time to switch out you can easily replace them without having to wait a day for it to charge. Whatever you do DONT close the two halves of the charger. This will be a pain to get back open. You can easily see the charging lights with it open. If you unplug the device and plug it back in the lights should flash red once and go out if they are fully charged. They will stay red or green if charging and go out to black when fully charged.
Overall, if you are willing to do the maintenance of replacing the battery every two weeks and waterproofing/taping onto collar then this is a good bet for you! The charge lasts a lot longer than i've seen other ones last and the tracker leads in the right direction. I have used this to track my cat to the neighbor house he likes to visit. This was also useful when my other cat got into a neighborhood fight with another stray. She came home without her collar and i pulled out this tracker and tracked her collar out of the culdesac and over a house, 4 houses away. It was under a bush next to a neighbors front door and with the tracking bars, the beeping, and the flashing red of the device I was able to find it easily. So it is also saving me money on lost collars too!
This is a great device, wayyyy cheaper than a gps tracking collar because you dont have to pay a subscription feet. This easily fits onto their collar. its not too big, and its perfect for giving you a direction to go in when looking for your cat. I have had a couple cats go missing and this gives me peace of mind. If they fix the kinks with water proofing the cover and attaching it to the collar then I would definitely buy those cases or the upgraded version.
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Reviewed in Mexico on March 12, 2022
Prévoir de charger les piles CR2032 avec le chargeur fourni, 1 fois par semaine. Prendre de suite 2 émetteurs si 2 animaux etc... 4 émetteurs possibles pour 1 récepteur, c'est économique et pas d'abonnement à payer !!
Mes enfants ont pris goût au système, c'est même devenu un jeu de partir à leur recherche ! Je recommande.
ist jetzt seit 3 Wochen bei meinen 6 Katzen im Einsatz. Sie sind in kürzester Zeit auffindbar. Ja, der Radius ist nicht so weit, aber ich weiß ja mit der Zeit wo sich meine Schätzchen rumtreiben, also laufe ich in diese Richtung und bekomme dann irgendwann auch ein Signal. Leider findet man manchmal nur das Katzenhalsband, da die Mieze es verloren hat. Aber das ist eher die Ausnahme, und es ist sehr beruhigend, dass es im Notfall auch aufgeht bevor sich die Katze stranguliert. Ich fand die Halsbänder schon im Baum hängend. ***** auch für das Katzenhalsband von Girafus. Es geht wirklich nur im Notfall auf oder wenn es zu locker angelegt worden ist.
Ein Nachteil ist der hohe Preis für Ersatzteile. Muss man nachkaufen, dann kostet der Peilsender das 3fache. Deshalb kauft man es am besten gleich für mehr Tiere ein als man hat, dann hat man noch Peilsender in Reserve. Das hat außerdem den Vorteil, dass die Peisender bereits konfiguriert sind, dann erspart man sich die Einstellung. Ich habe mit bunten Klebepunkten den Peilsender am Suchgerät markiert. Das erleichtert einem die Suche wenn man mehrere Katzen hat.
Befestigung des Peilsenders am Halsband: Hierzu fehlt die Gebrauchsanweisung. Deshalb hier noch der Hinweis dazu: Silikonschutz ins Halsband einfädeln, Klettverschluss quer befestigen, also am Halsband und am Silikonbehälter, Klettverschluss fest anziehen. Jetzt ist der Peilsender zusätzlich am Halsband fixiert und sieht aus wie ein Päckchen.
Die Batterien halten keine 4 Wochen sondern nur 3. Die Batterien sind nur sehr schwer aus dem Ladegerät zu entnehmen. Trotzdem 5 Sterne-Bewertung, da gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Ich bin insgesamt mit meinem Kauf sehr zufrieden und kann es allen Katzenbesitzern nur empfehlen.
Le piccole dimensioni del dispositivo di localizzazione, la lunga durata della batteria (il produttore dice che le batterie del localizzatore durano 2 settimane - io le carico una volta alla settimana e non le uso tutti i giorni o per lunghi periodi) e il fatto che non ho bisogno di una sim o un abbonamento mensile per avere la tranquillità di sapere dove si trovano i miei ragazzini non ha prezzo.