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CatLink

This is a GPS tracking solution for cats.

Overview

There are 3 components of the CatLink system:

  • Tracker (collar) - This device tracks the animal's position
  • Gateway - This device manages communication with the tracker and the user's phone
  • CatLink app - Displays animal position, radio link quality and other information

Bluetooth Bonding

  1. Open the app
  2. When it tries to connect to the gateway, it will ask for a passkey to bond
  3. Enter the number written on the gateway case
  4. Close the app and open it again, the bluetooth connect button should show a green check mark

How to use

  1. Wake up the gateway using the RST button, a white LED will flash to indicate the gateway is pending connection
  2. On your phone, turn on location services and open the app
  3. Monitor the bluetooth button (number 2 in image), wait for a green check mark to show
  4. Press the tracker connect button (number 3 in image), wait for green check mark
  5. Wait for tracker position marker (number 5 in image) to update
  6. Monitor heartbeat symbol (number 8 in image) to confirm tracker is communicating

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Collar

collar

Gateway

gateway

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