Invisible Fence – Electronic Pet Containment & Smart Pet Safety Ecosystem Overview

Created by Lamont Gibson, Modified on Mon, 29 Jun at 11:29 PM by Lamont Gibson

Purpose

This overview serves as the SmartHomeConcierge.ai master reference for the Invisible Fence ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive summary of products, platform features, mobile app capabilities, professionally installed pet containment systems, GPS pet monitoring, smart boundary management, cloud connectivity, firmware management, smart alerts, connected devices, and common configuration categories used by SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians when assisting customers and creating device-specific configuration articles.

Invisible Fence® develops professionally installed pet containment and safety systems designed to keep dogs and cats safely within designated property boundaries. The ecosystem includes wired and wireless containment systems, GPS-enabled smart collars, indoor avoidance solutions, boundary training products, and remote monitoring through the Invisible Fence GPS mobile application for supported products. Invisible Fence solutions combine professionally installed boundary technology, GPS tracking, training programs, and connected pet safety features to help homeowners protect pets while allowing them freedom to safely explore their property.

Supported Product Families

GPS Smart Containment Systems

GPS Collar
GPS Plus Collar
GPS Wireless Containment System
GPS Mobile Monitoring

Wired Boundary Systems

Boundary Plus®
Invisible Fence Classic System
Invisible Fence 800 Series
Invisible Fence 700 Series
Custom Buried Wire Systems

Indoor Boundary Systems

Indoor Shields® Plus
Indoor Shields® Mini
Avoidance Zones
Room Restriction Systems

Smart Pet Monitoring

Live GPS Tracking
Boundary Monitoring
Escape Detection
Activity Monitoring
Location History
Safe Zone Monitoring

Training Products

Professional Boundary Training
Audible Feedback
Vibration Feedback
Static Correction Levels
Training Reinforcement

Accessories

GPS Smart Collar
Boundary Flags
Charging Base
Replacement Batteries
Contact Points
Boundary Wire
Indoor Shield Transmitters

Monitoring Features

GPS Signal
Boundary Status
Collar Battery
LTE Connection (supported models)
Device Health
Training Status

Software Platforms

Invisible Fence Cloud
Invisible Fence GPS App

Mobile Applications

Invisible Fence GPS (iOS)
Invisible Fence GPS (Android)

Mobile App Features

Feature	Description
Device Registration	Register compatible Invisible Fence GPS devices.
Live GPS Tracking	View your pet's location in near real time.
Boundary Monitoring	Monitor virtual containment boundaries and pet activity.
Safe Zone Management	Configure and monitor approved safe areas.
Activity Dashboard	View daily activity and location history.
Smart Notifications	Receive escape, battery, and boundary alerts.
Device Diagnostics	Monitor collar health and connectivity.
Firmware Updates	Install firmware updates on supported GPS collars.

The Invisible Fence GPS application allows homeowners to monitor compatible GPS-enabled collars, review location history, receive safety alerts, manage boundary settings, and monitor multiple pets from a centralized dashboard.

Connectivity Options

Wireless

GPS
LTE Cellular (supported models)
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth

Boundary Technologies

Buried Boundary Wire
GPS Virtual Boundaries
Indoor RF Boundaries

Smart Platforms

Invisible Fence Cloud

Connection Features

Guided Device Setup
GPS Synchronization
Cellular Activation
Wi-Fi Pairing
Bluetooth Pairing
Cloud Synchronization
Firmware Updates
Multi-Pet Management

Supported Smart Features

Containment Management

GPS Virtual Boundaries
Buried Wire Boundaries
Indoor Avoidance Zones
Safe Zones
Multiple Property Profiles
Portable Boundaries (GPS models)

GPS Monitoring

Live GPS Tracking
Escape Detection
Lost Pet Recovery
Location History
Walk Tracking
Boundary Crossing Detection

Activity Monitoring

Daily Activity
Exercise Tracking
Walk History
Distance Tracking
Outdoor Time
Activity Reports

Smart Intelligence

Intelligent Boundary Detection
Smart Escape Alerts
Activity Analytics
Historical Reports
Device Diagnostics
Multi-Pet Monitoring

Smart Features

Feature	Description
Professional Pet Containment	Provides professionally installed wired or GPS-based containment systems customized for each property.
GPS Live Tracking	Compatible GPS collars provide near real-time location tracking for pets inside and outside containment areas.
Virtual & Wired Boundaries	Supports both traditional buried wire systems and GPS-based wireless containment depending on the installed product.
Escape Detection	Sends immediate alerts when a pet exits a designated containment area.
Indoor Shields®	Prevents pets from entering restricted indoor areas such as furniture, trash cans, or specific rooms.
Activity Monitoring	Tracks daily exercise, movement, and outdoor activity for compatible GPS collars.
Multi-Pet Management	Supports multiple pets within a single household using separate collar profiles.
Firmware Management	Supports firmware updates for compatible connected GPS collars.

Pet Care Features

Professional Containment
GPS Location Tracking
Virtual Fencing
Buried Wire Fencing
Escape Prevention
Indoor Boundary Protection
Activity Monitoring
Multi-Pet Management
Lost Pet Recovery
Dog & Cat Safety

Environmental Monitoring Features

GPS Signal Strength
Boundary Status
LTE Signal
Wi-Fi Status
Bluetooth Status
Battery Health
Device Health
Activity Reports

Notification Features

Escape Alerts
Boundary Crossing Alerts
Safe Zone Notifications
Low Battery Alerts
GPS Signal Alerts
Cellular Connectivity Alerts
Firmware Update Notifications
Activity Notifications
Lost Pet Alerts

Maintenance Features

Firmware Updates
Collar Inspection
Battery Charging
Contact Point Inspection
Boundary Wire Testing
GPS Diagnostics
Connectivity Diagnostics
Preventive Maintenance
Factory Reset (supported GPS models)

Energy Features

Rechargeable Battery (GPS models)
Replaceable Battery (supported models)
Battery Health Monitoring
Intelligent Power Management
Low Power Operation

Security Features

Secure User Authentication
Device Registration
Secure Cloud Communication
Device Ownership Verification
Encrypted Location Data

Privacy Features

Secure User Accounts
Family Sharing Permissions
Location Privacy Controls
Cloud Privacy Settings
User Permission Management
Activity History Protection

Smart Home Integrations

Invisible Fence Cloud

Invisible Fence products primarily operate through proprietary containment hardware and the Invisible Fence GPS application for supported connected collars. Native integrations with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home, Matter, SmartThings, and Home Assistant are limited and vary depending on the product generation and subscription plan.

Voice Assistant Integration

Amazon Alexa

Not officially supported

Google Assistant

Not officially supported

Apple Home

Not officially supported

Device Management Features

Register Device
Activate GPS Service
Pair Collar
Connect to Wi-Fi
Pair Bluetooth
Configure GPS Boundaries
Configure Safe Zones
Configure Escape Alerts
Configure Activity Monitoring
Monitor Battery Status
View Location History
Install Firmware Updates
Run Diagnostics
Factory Reset (supported models)

Common Customer Requests

Set Up Invisible Fence System
Register GPS Collar
Activate GPS Service
Connect Collar to Wi-Fi
Pair Bluetooth
Configure Property Boundaries
Configure Indoor Shields
Configure Safe Zones
Configure Escape Alerts
Locate Pet
View Activity History
Charge Collar
Update Firmware
Troubleshoot Offline Collar
Test Boundary System
Reset GPS Collar