Having stable Fi Base connectivity is paramount to the accuracy of the Fi system and your Fi tracker battery life lasting as long as possible.
Each charging base broadcasts a signal that reaches up to 150 metres with a clear line of sight, unblocked by walls. To further extend this coverage, you may consider purchasing an additional Fi Base.
Reasons to Set Up More than 1 Fi Base
An additional Fi Base helps in two common situations.
Larger or Complex Properties
Fi Base coverage is dependent on Bluetooth range. The Fi Base must be able to "see" your pet's Fi tracker to connect to it, and they connect via Bluetooth. Bluetooth range, independent of Fi, is impacted by "obstacles" it encounters, such as walls, metal, multiple levels, and building materials, and by the electromagnetic environment, such as other Bluetooth devices in your home. Multiple Fi Bases can be used in a mesh system to extend coverage.
Keep the following in mind:
- If you have a larger home or multiple levels, you may want to add a second Fi Base to help extend base coverage.
- Maximising base coverage maximises the performance of your pet's Fi tracker.
- To help determine how many Fi Bases you may need, visit the Fi Base Placement article.
- Note: Fi Bases must be indoors with access to electricity and Wi-Fi. You can extend coverage to your garden by placing a Fi Base near a window, but it won't reach outdoor pastures that extend far from your home.
Frequent Travel
If your pet is frequently at another location, such as a friend's or family member's home, a pet sitter's home, or your office, we recommend setting up an additional Fi Base at that location. This will help avoid having to transport your home Fi Base and reconfigure the Wi-Fi at each location.
Fi Bases for Multiple Pets
Each Fi Base will connect to any nearby Fi tracker for up to 3 pets.
A connection to a Fi Base does not share any of your personal details. Only a Full-Access member on your Fi Account can see information about your pet.