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Using the Dog Tracking Widget on the tactix 7

The tactix® 7 watch has the ability to view the dog tracking information from a compatible dog tracking handheld. To start, ensure your tactix 7 is up to date on the latest software.

Topics

Setting up the Dog Tracking Widget
Troubleshooting Dog Tracking Widget
Troubleshooting Dog Tracking Handheld
Still Unable to See the Dog Tracking Widget
Widget Views and Alerts
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Setting up the Dog Tracking Widget

When a dog tracking device has been paired to the watch, the Dog Tracking widget automatically appears in the widget or glance loop. The widget or glance cannot be added before a dog tracking device is paired.

Hold UP/MENU.
Select Sensors & Accessories.
Select Add New.
Select DogTrack.
Select the dog tracking handheld and wait for the pairing to complete.
Press BACK/LAP repeatedly until the watch returns to the watch face.
Scroll up or down from the watch face to locate the DogTrack widget or glance.

NOTE: To view a dog on the widget, the dog collar needs to be turned on and actively tracking.

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Troubleshooting Your Dog Tracking Handheld

Before you can view the dog list on a watch, the handheld needs to be set up. For your handheld to broadcast dog data to your compatible watch, the handheld and watch must be within 15 feet of each other. Select your dog tracking handheld model below for steps.

NOTE: For best results, ensure any other broadcasting handhelds are powered off.

Alpha® 100

Select Set Up.
Select Dogs.
Select Broadcast Dog Data.
Select Enable.

Alpha® 200 | Alpha® 200i | Alpha® 200 Plus | Alpha® 300 | Alpha® 300i

Select Set Up.
Select System.
Toggle on Broadcast Dog Data.

Alpha® 10

Select Set Up.
Select Remote View.
Select Status.

Pro 550 Plus

The Pro 550 Plus uses ANT+ to share dog locations to your compatible outdoor watch and broadcast dog data by default. No other steps are required on the handheld. To start, ensure your handheld is up to date on the latest software.

Astro® 320 | Astro® 430 | Astro® 900

Select Set Up.
Select Dogs.
Select Broadcast Dog Data.
Select Enable.

Still Unable to See the Dog Tracking Widget

If the above troubleshooting steps do not resolve your experience ensure your software is up to date on your watch or your Dog Tracking handheld:

tactix 7:

How to Install Software and Map Updates to My tactix 7 Series Watch

Dog Tracking Handheld:

Mode Views

Your watch offers four different views to see your dog's status and information. To change the Mode View, press the Start button. When you are on a current Mode View, you only see the other Mode View options. In the image below, the Mode View is set to Compass View so the Mode View options available will only show as Alpha View, Pro View, and Map.

Map View Information

Alpha View

Shows one dog and information on the screen per page in large font. To view the next, dog press the down button.
Fenix 3 Single View

Pro View

Shows a list of the dogs and information on the screen.
Fenix 3 List View

Compass View

Shows one dog and information on the screen page page. To view the next dog, press the down button.
Fenix Compass View

Map View

Shows a map of your area with dog locations and status, as well as your truck and your location.
Fenix Map View

Indicator

You are able to change the way the indicator looks on the watch screen when viewing the dog's in Pro View.

Indicator Fenix Watch

Status

Show's the dog status as either running, sitting, treeing, or pointing.
List of dog's with image of dog

Direction

Show's a directional arrow in the dog's track color.
List of dogs with colored arrows

Dog Alerts

You can customize the alerts you receive of your dog's status and movement. When enabled, Dog Alerts displays a message notification along with a vibration to alert you of the dog's movement status, and changes to pointing or treeing. You can set the watch's alerts in various ways:

Fenix Alerts

Vibrate Only
Tone Only
Message Only
Vibrate and Tone
Alerts Off

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