Finally a GPS tracking device co-created by a veterinarian and affordable for any cat owner. GPCats is a lightweight collar that contains GPS technology and can be fitted to a cat’s neck, even small cats. It works out of the box, no activation necessary, and it instantly allows you to see where your cat is using your mobile phone or using a web browser.
The device operates using a rechargeable battery. It uses the signal of GPS satellites to determine the cat’s position and then connects with the mobile phone network to transmit the position to a server. Using your phone, tablet, or PC, you can then see your cat’s last known position on a map. The software offers different modes changing the update frequency of the position. The lower the frequency, the longer the battery will last. Considering that GPCats is meant to be a device for emergencies, remember that even a position a few hours old will give you a pretty good idea of where to look for your cat, and switching the device to a live update mode will help you track it down. Currently, if you act quickly, you can get the device for approx. $75 with one year of service included. Instead of paying outrageous monthly and yearly fees, this one is you can renew for only $19. Whereas, competitors charge anywhere between $89 and $300 per year!!!
In a nutshell, GPSCats is:
• Designed by a veterinarian who is specialized in treating cats
• Competitively priced
• Easy to use
• Safety clip releases the collar if the cat gets stuck (and because it’s a tracking collar, you’ll know the place where it’s been dropped!)
• Comfortable even for small cats
• Battery lasts for 5 days or more in energy saving mode
• Comes with a charging cable (and can be charged with a standard Micro USB cable)
• Integrated SIM chip tracking service is free of charge for the first year or longer (please see rewards)
Our Journey
We have been working on GPCats for over a year, starting with a prototype the size of an A4 page and then creating an 8×8 cm test board to work with the near-final components. We’ve done a lot of field tests and we’re still optimizing the hardware components, the case and collar and the app. With your help, we will now be able to take the final step and produce the first actual batch of collars.
