GARMIN A04674 Alpha LTE Dog Collar Device Owner’s Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Garmin
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ALPHA® LTE DOG COLLAR DEVICE
Owner’s Manual
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M/N A04674
Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
Dog Collar Device
- Power button
- Status LED
- Beacon LEDs
Turning On the Dog Collar Device
Hold the power button until the status LED turns solid green and the dog
collar device beeps.
Turning Off the Dog Collar Device
Hold the power button until the status LED turns solid red.
Charging the Dog Collar Device
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts on the dog collar device and
the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip.
You should fully charge the battery before you use the dog collar device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes about five hours.
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Snap the charging clip 1 onto the dog collar device 2.
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Plug the small end of the power cable into the USB port on the charging clip.
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Plug the power cable into a power source.
The status LED is solid red when the collar is charging. -
After the status LED turns solid green, remove the charging clip from the collar.
Garmin Alpha™ App
The Garmin Alpha app allows you to activate your LTE subscription, track your
dog, adjust dog collar device settings, review dog tracks and activities,
create courses and waypoints, and use cloud storage.
You can download the Garmin Alpha app from the app store on your phone, or you
can go to garmin.com/alphaapp.
Pairing Your Phone and Activating the Dog Collar Device
NOTICE
To use certain features of this device, it requires an active LTE subscription
for the device and must be within an LTE network coverage area. Purchase of an
LTE subscription does not guarantee that LTE coverage will be available where
the device is used.
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Turn on the dog collar device.
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Bring your compatible phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your dog collar device.
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From the app store on your phone, download and open the Garmin Alpha app.
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On the dog collar device, press the power button until the status LED turns blue.
The dog collar device enters pairing mode. -
Follow the on-screen instructions in the app to complete the pairing process.
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Follow the on-screen instructions in the app to activate LTE service.
After the phone and device are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned on and within Bluetooth range.
Fitting the Collar on Your Dog
CAUTION
Do not spray the device or collar with harsh chemicals including but not
limited to flea or tick spray. Always ensure that any flea or tick spray that
is applied to the dog is completely dry before placing the collar on the dog.
Small amounts of harsh chemicals can damage the plastic components and collar
strap.
Dog collar straps are sold separately. You can use your own dog collar strap, or purchase one from Garmin® (Purchasing Accessories, page 4).
- Position the collar with the dog collar device on the dog’s neck with the LEDs facing forward.
- Place the collar around the middle of the dog’s neck.
- Tighten the collar so it is snug around the dog’s neck, and fasten the collar.
NOTE: The collar should fit tightly and should not be able to rotate or slide on the dog’s neck. The dog must be able to swallow food and water normally. You should observe your dog’s behavior to verify the collar is not too tight.
Dog Tracking
The Garmin Alpha app and compatible Alpha navigator (optional) allow you to
track your dog or multiple dogs.
The map displays your location and your dog’s location and tracks. The compass
pointer indicates the direction of the dog’s current location.
Viewing the Alpha LTE Dog Collar Device on Your Alpha Navigator
When the Alpha LTE dog collar device and your compatible Alpha navigator are
both paired to the Garmin Alpha app, a compass pointer appears on the Alpha
navigator map page, indicating the location of the Alpha LTE dog collar
device. The Alpha LTE dog collar device does not appear on the Alpha navigator
Dog List page.
Pairing the Alpha LTE Dog Collar Device to Your Compatible Garmin VHF Dog
Collar Device
If you are using both the Alpha LTE dog collar device and a compatible Garmin
VHF dog collar device on your dog, you can pair the dog collar devices so they
are tracked together as one asset on the Alpha navigator Dog List page. The
Alpha LTE dog collar device is displayed as a tab on the VHF dog collar page.
- Bring your compatible Garmin VHF dog collar device within 10 m (33 ft.) of your Alpha LTE dog collar device.
- On both dog collar devices, press the power buttons until the status LEDs flash blue. The dog collar devices enter pairing mode and automatically pair within a few seconds.
NOTE: When successfully paired, the status LED on the Alpha LTE dog collar device blinks blue instead of green.
Device Information
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express™
(garmin.com/express).
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
- Software updates
- Product registration
Setting Up Garmin Express
- Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
- Go to garmin.com/express.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Connecting the Dog Collar Device to a Computer
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, you should dry the contacts on the dog collar device and
the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip.
- Snap the charging clip onto the dog collar device.
- Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the charging clip.
- Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on the computer.
Dog Collar Device Specifications
| Battery type | Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery |
|---|---|
| Battery life¹ | 5 sec. update rate: 7 hours |
10 sec. update rate: 10 hours
30 sec. update rate: 24 hours
Dynamic update rate: 33 hours
3 min. update rate: 45 hours
Operating temperature range| From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F)
Charging temperature range| From 0° to 45°C (from 32° to 113°F )
Wireless frequencies/ protocols| 2.4 GHz @ 5.0 dBm max.; 1710-1785 MHz @ 25.55
dBm max.; 832-862 MHz @ 13.1 dBm max.
EU SAR| 1.99 W/kg maximum limb; 1.99 W/kg maximum torso
Water rating| 1 ATM²
Purchasing Accessories
- Optional accessories are available at garmin.com or from your Garmin dealer.
- Update rate can be customized in the Garmin Alpha app.
- The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 10 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
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November 2023
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References
- Garmin International | Home
- Garmin Express - Windows | Garmin
- Water Rating Definitions | Garmin
- Garmin Express - Windows | Garmin