Fi Mini Review: Small Tracker, Big Peace of Mind

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Pros & Cons Appropriately sized for small pets Responsive location tracking Neat heat map and walk replays Relatively long battery life Accurately tracks activity and sleep Can't easily accommodate very small safe zone boundaries Slightly inconsistent escape alert times Inaccurate eating and drinking details in testing Fi Mini Specs Name Value tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:hidden" :class="{ '[&>tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:!table-row': open }"> Requires Service Plan Works With Cats Activity Tracking GPS Location Tracking Water Resistant Base Station Weight 0.56 ounces More Specs

The Fi Mini ($189 for the hardware plus a 12-month cellular subscription) brings the location-tracking and data features of the Fi Series 3+ to a more compact design for smaller pets. This lightweight tracker—about half an ounce—can clip onto a variety of dog or cat collars. Even with its small size, battery life proved impressive in testing, lasting more than four weeks per charge. Though notifications were occasionally inconsistent, most escape alerts reached my phone within about two minutes of my puppy leaving the designated safe area, and the tracker provided speedy, reliable location updates in Lost Mode. With comprehensive location tracking, useful activity and sleep insights, and a polished mobile app, the Fi Mini earns our Editors' Choice award for GPS trackers for small pets. Design: Lightweight Enough That My Bernedoodle Barely Noticed ItThe Fi Mini measures 1.65 by 1.18 by 0.49 inches (HWD) and weighs 0.56 ounces, adding almost no weight to a collar. That's smaller and significantly lighter than the Fi Series 3+, which measures 3.2 by 1.18 by 0.45 inches and weighs 1.65 ounces. (Credit: Tyler Hayes) The tracker is all black, so it will be noticeable against lighter fur and hair. Importantly, the Mini is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance. Th