Features

Overview: Link AKC (licensed by the American Kennel Club) is an innovative activity monitor and GPS tracker for dogs over 10 pounds. Using the Link AKC app on your smartphone or tablet, you can know at a glance where your dog is, and also monitor his daily activity level and wellness. The tracking unit uses Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS technology, plus AT&T's cellular network, to keep you connected to your pet, whether you're at home, at work, or on the go. Link AKC requires a service plan to keep the unit connected to the cellular network. The package includes the tracking unit and carrier, a premium leather collar, charging base, and charger. Link AKC is impact-resistant and water-resistant up to 3 feet (IP67), so it'll withstand most any activity, even swimming. The lightweight tracking unit weighs slightly more than 1 ounce (2.5 ounces with the carrier). Link AKC carries a 3-year limited warranty.

Service Plans: Because GPS location and other data are transmitted through the AT&T cellular network, a service plan is required. Plans automatically renew to a monthly plan at the end of the applicable plan period, unless you cancel or start a new term plan. (Tax is required for plans in CT and TX.) The Service Plan also includes 24/7 direct access to the Pet Poison Helpline, and a Puppy Guarantee (upsize your growing dog's collar through Link AKC at no cost). When you activate your tracking collar in the app, you can select one of the following plans:

• Monthly: $9.95 per month, billed every month
• 1 Year (20% savings): $7.95 per month (average), billed once a year ($95.40)
• 2 Years (30% savings): $6.95 per month (average), billed once every two years ($166.80)

Link AKC App: The free Link AKC app is required to keep you connected to the tracking unit, and informed concerning your pet's whereabouts, activities, and health. You can keep track of up to 10 dogs with the Link AKC app, however, each pet requires a separate collar and tracking unit. The app is available for smartphones and tablets with iOS 9.0 or later, and Android 4.4 and up.

Leather Collar: Link AKC includes a premium leather collar in the signature shade of Hask Brown. The tracking unit securely clips into a leather-trimmed carrier, which is curved to give maximum comfort to your pet. The carrier clips to the included collar, or any standard 1" wide collar. Five sizes of collars are available, so you can find the right size for your dog:

• Extra Small (XS): Fits necks between 9" and 13". (Instead of the carrier, the XS unit comes with a specially-designed leather sleeve for the tracking unit.)
• Small (S): Fits necks between 9.5" and 14".
• Medium (M): Fits necks between 14" and 17.5".
• Large (L): (This Model) Fits necks between 17" and 21".
• Extra Large (XL): Fits necks between 20.5" and 25".

Smart Collar: Link AKC and the Link AKC app offer many features to help you keep track of your dog's health and well-being, as well as their location:

• Location: The tracking unit uses Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular GPS to help you know your dog's location at all times. Should your dog become lost, you'll be able to use the Link AKC app to locate him quickly.
• Safe Zones/Geofencing: You can easily set up digital safe zones for your pet. Bluetooth Safe Zones are automatically created around your phone and near the Base Station. As long as your dog stays within the zone, you can rest assured that he's safe. If your dog should leave a safe zone, the app will send a notification to your smartphone or tablet, alerting you that your dog is on the move.
• Activity Monitor: Using the built-in 3-axis accelerometer, Link AKC can track your dog's activity levels to make sure they're getting enough exercise, or to warn you of a possible illness or injury (if activity levels suddenly decrease). Normal activity levels for your dog's breed and age can be compared to your pet's daily and historical activity levels over a period of time on the Link AKC app.
• Ambient Temperature: Link AKC can monitor the ambient temperature at your dog's present location. You can set up temperature alerts on the app so you can receive notifications if it's too hot or cold for your dog.
• Adventures: You can capture information of new adventures that you can repeat over and over. The app can record your path so you can come back to it when you desire. Along the way, you can take pictures and videos to share with family and friends.
• Light and Sound: The Link AKC tracking unit has an LED light on the front that you can turn on remotely from the app so your dog can see (and be seen) in the dark. In addition, sound can be remotely-generated from the app and emitted from the collar tracking unit to be used as a training aid.
• Health Records: The app will allow you to keep your pet's health records, vaccinations, vet visits, training certificates, and other documents in one place. Just take photos of the records and save them to the app for instant access.
• Amazon Echo Compatible: The Link AKC collar is the first connected smart collar that is compatible with Amazon Echo voice assistants. You can ask Alexa to check your dog's activity for the day.

Rechargeable Battery: Link AKC operates on a rechargeable battery that lasts for approximately 2 days under normal use. The tracking unit can be easily removed from the carrier and placed in the magnetic charging cradle. Full charging time for an exhausted battery is approximately 2.5 hours. The charging cradle is connected via the supplied Micro USB cable, which can be connected to any USB charging port (with a Type A USB port) or to the included AC adapter. The cradle has a convenient Type A USB outlet (5V/1000mA), so you can charge your phone at the same time.