MiniFinder Rex — Plaspy compatible GPS tracker for hunting dogs

The MiniFinder Rex is a purpose-built GPS tracker for hunting dogs and outdoor working animals, now available as a Plaspy compatible device. Rugged, waterproof (IP67), and compact, Rex pairs high-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS positioning with long battery life and local connectivity (BLE 5.0, Wi‑Fi) to deliver reliable, real-time tracking where it matters most. When integrated with the Plaspy platform, Rex brings precise location, behavior alerts, and team coordination tools into your existing telemetry and fleet-management workflows.

Designed for active use in harsh conditions, Rex combines hunting-focused features — a powerful guiding LED, barking detection, vibration and voice command modes, and speaker/microphone communication — with Plaspy’s live-mapping and alerting capabilities. Whether you manage a team of handlers in the field or need a trusted tracker for a single working dog, Rex offers a compact form factor and proven connectivity to keep you connected to the animal and the data you rely on.

Key Highlights

• Plaspy compatible for real-time tracking, team coordination, and integration into broader telemetry or fleet management workflows.
• Rugged, waterproof IP67 enclosure designed for collar or harness mounting (compact 80 x 40 x 30 mm; 100 g).
• Global cellular coverage via 4G/LTE‑M (CAT‑M1) and GSM (900/1800 MHz) for live position updates across 190+ countries.
• Long-life 2,500 mAh rechargeable battery with USB‑C charging — up to 100 hours of active use, and extended low-activity modes for multi-day operation.
• Hunting-focused features: configurable LED guiding light (up to 200 m visibility), barking detection with notifications, vibration modes, voice command capability, speaker and microphone for communication.
• High-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS reception with an advanced low-power MLPC algorithm and AI-assisted movement adaptation for efficient, accurate tracking.
• Local connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi for short-range interactions with phones and accessories, plus 16 MB flash for local event storage.

How It Works with Plaspy

When paired with the Plaspy platform, MiniFinder Rex becomes part of a real-time tracking and telemetry ecosystem. Rex streams location and status data over cellular networks and can use BLE/Wi‑Fi for local communications; Plaspy ingests that data to display live positions, generate alerts, and produce historical reports. Integration is designed to be straightforward so handlers and teams can use Plaspy’s maps and notifications without compromising the device’s native hunting features.

• Real-time location and telemetry updates (GPS/GLONASS position, battery level, GSM signal).
• Geofence alerts and place history synchronized to Plaspy for post-hunt analysis and event playback.
• Activity and safety alerts: stop alerts, G-sensor movement events, and barking-detection notifications forwarded to Plaspy.
• Remote control commands via the connected app or platform: trigger the guiding LED, vibration mode, or audible signals to locate or command dogs in the field.
• Local BLE and Wi‑Fi interactions for quick pairing, firmware or configuration sync (where supported), and accessory detection.

Technical Overview

Use Cases

• Hunting and field work: live locate dogs, use the guiding LED to find animals in low light, and receive barking and stop alerts for safety and efficiency.
• Working dog management: remote vibration and voice command modes plus audio communication to assist training and control during tasks.
• Search & rescue support: compact, rugged tracking for search dogs operating in remote or rugged terrain, combined with Plaspy live maps for team coordination.
• Handler teams and collaborative hunts: share live positions and geofence alerts across a team using Plaspy for coordinated operations and post-hunt analysis.
• Behavior monitoring and after-action review: place history and telemetry logs help analyze routes, rest times, and event timelines after a hunt or exercise.

Why Choose This Tracker with Plaspy

MiniFinder Rex is engineered for the demands of outdoor dog tracking and pairs naturally with the Plaspy platform to bring those capabilities into a broader telemetry and management environment. The combination of long battery life, proven cellular coverage (LTE‑M/GSM), high‑sensitivity GNSS, and hunting-specific sensors (bark detection, G-sensor, guiding LED) delivers reliable, real-time tracking and actionable alerts. Using Rex with Plaspy lets you leverage Plaspy’s live mapping, alert rules, and team-management tools — useful not only for individual handlers but also where telemetry, fleet management-style visibility, or coordinated responses are required.

Note: Rex typically requires a subscription to the manufacturer’s service (MiniFinder) to access the MiniFinder Hunter app and related services. If you plan to use Rex with Plaspy, confirm platform compatibility and subscription requirements so your data, alerts, and team workflows run smoothly. For handlers and organizations that need a compact, rugged GPS tracker purpose-built for dogs and able to connect into Plaspy’s ecosystem, MiniFinder Rex is a practical, field-ready option.