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Pairing a Dog Tracking Collar to the Alpha 200 or Alpha 200i Handheld

Up to 100 compatible dog tracking collars can be paired to an Alpha® 200 or Alpha® 200i dog tracking handheld wirelessly using MURS/VHF, by entering the track and control codes, or by sharing wirelessly from another handheld using ANT+ technology. Up to 20 collars can be actively tracked at one time.

Adding a Dog Collar Wirelessly

To pair wirelessly, the collar should be within close proximity (approx. 10 feet) to the handheld and away from sources of interference.

  1. Ensure the removable antenna is installed on the Alpha 200 or Alpha 200i handheld.
  2. Power on the Alpha handheld.
  3. Put the dog collar in pairing mode. For steps, choose your collar model below.
    • Starting the pairing process is times-sensitive, it is best to read and understand the steps first before attempting so you know what to expect.

      TT15, TT15 Mini, T5, or T5 Mini Collars

      1. Start with the dog collar powered off.
      2. To enter pairing mode, press and hold the power button on the collar until it emits two beeps.
      3. Release the power button immediately after hearing the two beeps.
      The status LED flashes rapidly in green when it is ready to pair.

      TT15X or T5X Collars

      X-series collars can enter pairing mode both when powered on or off.
      1. Press and hold the power button on the collar until it emits a series of two beeps.
      2. Release the power button immediately after hearing the two beeps.
        NOTE: If the button is held too long after the beeps, the collar will exit pairing mode.

      The status LED flashes rapidly in green when it is ready to pair.

      Alpha T20 or Alpha TT25 Collars

      1. Press and hold he power button on the collar until it emits two beeps. 
      2. Release the power button upon hearing the two beeps. 

      The LED light will flash blue indicating that it is in pairing mode. 

  4. Select Dog List.
  5. Select Add Dog.
  6. Select Pair Collar.
  7. Use the keyboard to enter a dog name.
  8. Select Finish.
    NOTE: If you have other collars to add, select Add More.

The dog collar is now paired to the handheld. If pairing is unsuccessful, see - Unable to Pair a Collar to the Alpha 200i or Alpha 200.

Using Track and Control Codes to Add a Dog Collar

Dog collars can be paired to an Alpha 200 or Alpha 200i handheld using track and control codes if the collar has already been paired to a different handheld. Track codes allow the Alpha 200 handheld to track the collar; Control codes allow the handheld to both track and use training functions of the collar.

  1. Power on the Alpha 200 or Alpha 200i handheld.
  2. Select Dog List.
  3. Select Add Dog.
  4. Select Enter Track or Control Code.
  5. Enter the track or control code for the collar.
    NOTE: For steps to find the share code for the collar, reference "Locating Track and Control Codes" below.
  6. Select Alpha 200i Check Mark
  7. Use the keyboard to enter a dog name.
  8. Select Alpha 200i Check Mark

Once the newly shared dog collar device is turned on and within range of the new handheld, allow up to 1 minute of actively tracking that dog in range before the training commands are automatically added and the new collar is fully connected and trackable. If the handheld is turned off before this occurs, you may have to remove the newly shared dog and redo these steps.

Locating Track and Control Codes

Alpha® XL Navigator

  1. Select Pro View
  2. Select a dog
The Track and Control codes are displayed below the dog's name.

Alpha® 200 & Alpha® 200i, Alpha® 200 Plus, and Alpha® 300 & Alpha® 300i Handhelds

  1. Select Dog List.
  2. Select a dog.

The Track and Control codes are displayed below the dog's name.

Alpha® 10 Handheld

  1. Use the thumb stick to select a dog.
  2. Select Share.
  3. View the Track and Control codes.

Alpha® 100 Handheld

  1. Select Dog List.
  2. Select a dog.
    • The Track Code is listed above the Battery Status.
    • The Train Code is listed above the Comm. Status.

NOTE: The Train code on the Alpha 100 handheld is the same as the Control code found on the Alpha 200, Alpha 300, and Alpha 10 handhelds.

Astro® 430 Handheld

  1. Select Dog Button twice.
  2. Select a dog.
  3. Select Show Info.
    • The Track Code is listed above the Battery Status.

NOTE: There is no Control Code available on the Astro 430 handheld as the device does not support training features.

 Sharing a Dog Wirelessly from Another Dog Tracking Handheld

 A tracking collar can be shared wirelessly to an Alpha 200 or Alpha 200i handheld from another handheld to which it is paired.

  1. Select Dog List.
  2. Select Add Dog.
  3. Select Receive from Handheld.
  4. Share the dog from the other handheld. For steps, choose a model below.

    Alpha® 200, Alpha® 200i, Alpha® 200 Plus, Alpha® 300, and Alpha® 300i Handhelds

    1. Select Dog List.
    2. Select a dog.
    3. Select SHARE ICON
    4. Select Share Wirelessly.
    5. Select an option:
      • Track Only - Allows the other handheld to track the dog's location with the map and dog tracking compass.
      • Track and Train - Allows the other handheld to track the dog and correct the dog's behavior.

    Alpha® 10 Handheld

    1. Use Thumb Stick to select a dog.
    2. Select Share.
    3. Select Share Wirelessly.
    4. Select an option:
      • Tracking Only - Allows the other handheld to track the dog's location with the map and dog tracking compass.
      • Tracking and Control - Allows the other handheld to track the dog and correct the dog's behavior.

    Alpha® 100 Handheld

    1. Select Dog List.
    2. Select a dog.
    3. Select Menu.
    4. Select Share Wirelessly.
    5. Select an option:
      • Track Only - Allows the other handheld to track the dog's location with the map and dog tracking compass.
      • Track and Train - Allows the other handheld to track the dog and correct the dog's behavior.

    Astro® 430 Handheld

    1. Select Dog List.
    2. Select a dog.
    3. Select Share Wirelessly.
    The Astro 430 handheld can only share Tracking for a dog with other handhelds; Training or Control is not available to be shared.


  5. Use the keyboard to enter a dog name.
  6. Select Finish.
    NOTE: If you wish to add more dogs, select Add More.

Compatible Dog Tracking Collars

  • Alpha T20
  • Alpha TT25
  • T 5
  • T 5 mini
  • T 5X
  • TT™ 15
  • TT™ 15 mini
  • TT™ 15X
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