CES: TCL claims revolution in TV, smartphones, and … pets
TCL, best-known in South Africa as maker of Alcatel and BlackBerry phones, aims to revolutionise multiple categories, including smart homes and pet tech
And that brings us to the TCL Movetrack NB-IoT/CAT M Pet tracker. Users set up a geo-fence on an app, and when a pet strays away from the safe zone, the pet tracker detect it and instantly notifies the owner. The tracker itself, attached to a pet’s collar, includes a laser-engraved QR code with the owner’s info, which allows the finder to connect with the owner quickly. An LED light on the tracker can be turned on through the app, which make it easier for a pet to be spotted or noticed at night. The Tracker can monitor a pet’s play, walk and rest status – and one can even set up activity goals for pets.
It gets better: “Users can download a free application in which they will join a pet owners’ community, enhancing their social life with their pets by sharing interesting pet stories, finding dates for their pets and even connecting with pet owners nearby. The app also includes services such as Pet’s Acknowledge that provides tips and tricks to help make being a pet parent easier.”
The device does operate in the real world, though. It lasts, on average, 14 days between charges. It is compact, lightweight and IP67 water and dust proof.
It will launch in Europe, China and the United States in Q2 2020, starting at $99.
