Smart objects are so abundant that most interact with at least one everyday, so the idea that a smart collar exists shouldn’t be as surprising as it is. The device that Squeaker is working on is essentially a smartwatch for your dog.
What It Does
Squeaker is the same company that developed the Poochlight, which is an LED dog collar that lights up at night to help you keep track of your dog.
This new smart collar acts much like a smartwatch or fitness tracker. It has a GPS tracker, temperature sensor, an accelerometer, bluetooth connectivity, a rechargeable battery, and a built-in OLED information display.
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There is a corresponding Apple and Android app that will allow owners to create designated areas their pet is allowed to travel. If they go outside this range then Buddy will send an alert to the owner. The Apple app has a higher degree of control over the smart collar–allowing the owner to track their dogs activity via the Apple Health app, and allow you to change the color of the LEDs on the collar.
The smart collar doesn’t look too bad either. The black band is surrounded on both sides by strips of LEDs that light up during the night–similar to the Poochlight.
Squeaker
Squeaker is dedicated to providing dog owners with ways to protect their dogs in a number of different ways. The Buddy is one of the more high-end products, but the Poochlight offers a great solution for owners who enjoy taking their dogs for walks at night. There are also Poochlight leashes and harnesses that do the same thing as the collar.
Availability
Right now the smart collar is still just a kickstarter campaign. The estimated delivery date is sometime in Oct. 2015, but you can pre-order the smart collar right now. It comes in three variants, the Buddy Lite retails for $180, and includes all of the basic functionality. The Buddy FIT is $240 but comes with an OLED display and wireless charging dock. The Buddy GPS features real-time GPS tracking. For a limited time you can get the fully loaded smart collar for $180, though.
