We are excited to introduce Extended Battery Life Mode, a new feature that helps your collar last longer between charges.


If you turn on this feature, it will extend the number of hours your collar can go without a charge. It does this by disabling tracking features while your dog is inside the fence. This means you cannot refresh your dog's location if they are in the fence; instead, it will be updated every 10 minutes. Live tracking will activate immediately if the dog escapes the boundary, so you can still track your dog to their location.


Understanding the Trade-Offs 

When you activate this mode, you must be aware of the following functionality trade-offs:

  • Unavailable Features: Manual tracking, location refresh, call dog, and remote light capabilities are unavailable in this mode. However, the dog's location is updated every 10 minutes while inside the fence.

  • Real-Time tracking starts automatically if the dog breaches the fence.

  • Bluetooth Requirement: Activation and deactivation of Extended Battery Life Mode requires a Bluetooth connection, so you need to be within range of the collar to switch modes.



How to access Extended Battery Life Mode

Customers can manually activate the Extended Battery Life Mode through the SpotOn GPS Fence app. This feature requires an active SpotOn cellular plan subscription. Learn more about cellular subscriptions.  


If you do NOT have a subscription, you must update your collar software and get the latest version of the SpotOn app to optimize battery life. SpotOn will automatically apply extended battery life to collars without a subscription.

 

Follow these steps: 

 

1. Update your collar software to the latest version.  Firmware version 1.5.0.0 or higher has this feature.   [see: How do I know that SpotOn has the latest software?]

2. Update the SpotOn app to version 1.4.25 or higher.

3. Open the SpotOn GPS Fence App: Ensure your app is updated to version 1.4.25 or above. Enable Bluetooth on your phone and ensure you’re within range of the collar.

4. Navigate to Collar Settings: Go to the settings section of your collar.

5. Enable Extended Battery Life Mode (Beta): Find the toggle option for Extended Battery Life Mode labeled as a Beta feature. Switch it on. This will move your collar to Extended Battery Life Mode, extending battery life but limiting some tracking features.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Q: What if I don’t update my collar software? A: If you don't update your collar software to version 1.5.0.0 or above, you won't be able to use the Extended Battery Life Mode. 

 

Q: What app version do I need? A: You need to have app version 1.4.25 or above to use the Extended Battery Life Mode. 

 

Q: Will I still get escape notifications in Extended Battery Life Mode? A: Yes, real-time tracking and notifications will start if the dog leaves the fence. In addition, your dog's location on the track screen will be updated every 10 minutes while it’s inside the fence.  

 

Q: How do I revert to the regular mode? A: To switch back to the regular mode, simply toggle off the Extended Battery Life Mode in the Collar Settings while in Bluetooth range of the collar (30 feet). 

 

Q: Can this feature be used with all versions of SpotOn collars? A: Yes, Extended Battery Life Mode is compatible with all revisions of the SpotOn collar.  However, the runtime will be longer for customers who own collar versions 40 and above. See the label on the back of your collar to determine the version.  

 

We Value Your Feedback 

As a customer, your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. Please share your experience with Extended Battery Life Mode so we can continue to make improvements and provide the best possible experience for you and your dogs. Email your feedback to feedback@spotonfence.com.