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Settings

On this page, you can customize the app to your needs – from map appearance and units to data backup.

📡 DOG GPS Receiver Connection

  • Here you can connect and disconnect devices. All available DOG GPS devices are displayed here.
  • Devices are searched via Bluetooth.
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Only for DOG GPS X40 devices: If your controller does not have the latest firmware version, a button for updating will appear here.


🗺️ Offline Maps

If you want to use the app offline, you need to download offline maps.

  • Custom maps – you can upload your own maps in MBTiles format to the app.
  • Download area – in the map, you can select which part of the map you want to download.
  • Download by country – you can download the map by country. Some countries are divided into several parts.

🧭 Compass Settings

  • The settings are the same as in the compass section.

📏 Units

  • Metric – uses meters, kilometers, kilograms (standard European units).
  • Imperial – uses feet, miles, pounds (Anglo-Saxon units, e.g., for USA/UK).

💡 Screen Timeout

  • Always on – the display will remain on while using the app and will not turn off.
  • System default – screen timeout follows your phone's settings (the display will turn off according to the system timer).

💾 Backup / Restore Data

  • Backup data – creates a backup of your data.
  • Restore data – restores data from a backup.

📝 Track Recording

  • Permanent track recording – option to enable permanent track recording.
Attention

This feature may increase your device's battery consumption.


📍 Map Indicators

General settings
  • Indicator size – set the indicator size according to your preferences, from smallest to largest.
  • Track line thickness – determine how thick the line representing the dog's (device's) track will be.
  • Bark line thickness difference – set the difference between the track line thickness and the bark line thickness.
Settings for connected devices
  • Icon style – choose from two options:
    • Default – indicator with a device-type icon (dog/hunter) and the order number in the device list.
    • Simplified – indicator is just a circle without an icon or number.
  • GPS accuracy circle – a circle around the device shows the GPS accuracy.
  • Name – choose whether the device name should be displayed on the map.
  • Speed – shows the current movement speed of the device on the map.
  • Distance – shows the distance of the device from your position.
Waypoint settings
  • Name – show or hide the waypoint name on the map.
  • Distance – show the distance of the waypoint from your position.
Hunter settings
  • GPS accuracy circle – a circle around your position shows GPS accuracy.
  • Compass direction and accuracy – shows the direction your phone is currently facing and compass accuracy.
  • Movement direction indicator – shows the direction you are currently moving.
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Don't be afraid to experiment with the settings – everything can be reset at any time using the Restore default settings option!


🐕 Dog List

Dog list settings
  • Row size – choose between two display modes for the list:
    • Compact – all device information is on one row.
    • Expanded – information is split into two rows for better clarity.
  • Distance – shows the distance of the device from your current position.
  • Speed – shows the current movement speed of the device.
  • Bark intensity – shows the barking level (3 intensity levels).
  • Battery status – shows the current battery status of the device.
  • RF signal strength – shows the radio signal strength between the device and the controller.
  • GPS position accuracy – shows the quality of the device's GPS signal.
Quick actions
  • Above the device list is a control panel with quick actions. You can choose which options to keep in the panel and which to hide.
tip

Don't be afraid to experiment with the settings – everything can be reset at any time using the Restore default settings option!


⌚ Smartwatches

The app is compatible with Apple Watch and Garmin watches. To install the app on your watch, follow the instructions in the Dogtrace GPS 2.0 mobile app.


📧 Send Feedback

Send us your feedback using this form – you can send praise, improvement ideas, or report a bug.


ℹ️ About the App

Information about the app.

Waypoints in the app