Strava Teams Up with Fi Smart Dog Collar to Enhance Dog Fitness Tracking
On February 22, 2023, the popular running and cycling app Strava announced a partnership with Fi Smart Dog Collar, marking a new era in pet fitness tracking. This collaboration allows dog owners to monitor their pets’ fitness levels and activity data seamlessly.
Celebrating National Walk Your Dog Day
The timing of the announcement was particularly fitting, falling on National Walk Your Dog Day. In a joint Instagram post, both companies praised the collaboration, stating, “To celebrate, we’re walking in a new way: Fi and Strava are finally in sync.”
Integration Details and Benefits
According to Strava’s official announcement, the integration allows dog owners to sync the data from the Fi Collar directly with their Strava accounts. This feature will automatically upload walk activities, providing a graphical overview of metrics such as:
- Steps taken
- Rankings among other dogs
- Distance traveled during walks
Once the Fi Collar is synced to Strava, the app will simplify the process, ensuring that owners can track their dogs’ activity with minimal effort — “you won’t have to lift a paw,” as Strava emphasizes.
Advanced Features of the Fi Smart Dog Collar
Beyond tracking walks, the Fi Smart Dog Collar promises an array of additional features aimed at enhancing pet safety and health. Strava describes the collar as a revolutionary device “bringing advanced GPS tracking together with activity, sleep, and behavior monitoring.” Key functionalities include:
- Real-time location tracking
- Insights into sleep patterns
- Leaderboards to foster friendly competition among dogs
Community Engagement and Giveaway
To promote the partnership, both Strava and Fi featured their employees’ dogs in a community post, where they shared what makes their dogs special and how they utilize Strava and Fi to enhance their pets’ lives.
In a show of gratitude, they are also hosting a giveaway of 100 limited edition Fi x Strava collars. Interested participants can enter the giveaway here.
Conclusion: A Perfect Match for Active Dogs
This integration marks a significant advancement for dog owners who wish to stay active alongside their pets. As Strava states, “Now the two best platforms for movement are seamlessly integrated, and even more importantly: Your dog can get all the kudos they deserve.”
With this partnership, Strava and Fi are paving the way for a new approach to pet fitness, making it easier for dog owners to ensure their pets lead healthy, active lives.
