Halo Collar vs. SpotOn:

Price: Halo Collar vs. SpotOn

A SpotOn dog collar costs about $999 – and that price only gets you the collar itself. Halo regularly offers their GPS dog collar fence on sale as low as $599. Despite Halo’s technology being far more advanced than SpotOn, Halo’s price is lower because their collars are manufactured in much higher volumes by the same company that build’s many of Apple’s products. Halo’s collar also comes with a bluetooth Beacon for indoor keep away areas, at no additional cost.

Both Halo and SpotOn require a subscription plan in order to track your dog’s location, and the Bronze Halo plan costs $9.99/mo which includes unlimited cellular data and real-time (every second) visibility. SpotOn costs $9.95/mo and only offers on-demand tracking-mode, with 6 second updates which significantly drains the battery. (SpotOn recommends using tracking mode for only several minutes, while Halo offers real-time visibility all the time)

To break it down, the Halo system uses the most advanced Global Navigation Satellite Systems (“GNSS”) tracking technology available today. This includes reception of these global satellite systems: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC and QZSS. It also includes GPS error correction systems, such as SBAS, WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN. This makes Halo’s location accuracy the best on the market, and on par with the latest generation of self-driving cars and drones.

In fact, the Halo Collar’s geolocation technology is more accurate than that of an iPhone. It works autonomously and is accurate to within a few feet, often even indoors! Because your Halo Collar downloads satellite data every night, the GPS location is accurate the moment your dog steps outside. There is no need to wait several minutes for the collar to connect to satellites. SpotOn does not have this capability, so your dog is not properly protected when they first go outside.

While fence protection primarily relies on GNSS, Halo gives you peace of mind at any time via your phone. This includes real-time event alerts and notifications, real-time location tracking – with continuous updates every second, and historical and live activity data for your dog(s). To provide this info, Halo has the most reliable device connectivity in the industry. This includes always-on Bluetooth, as well as Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity. Wi-Fi is critical in many scenarios, such as when your dog is at home (where LTE reception may be limited). In fact, SpotOn only provides periodic location updates after your dog leaves its fence, while Halo is always active and available.

In addition, the Halo Collar 3 now also has the ability to auto connect to any cellular carrier in the world. Whether you have AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile, Sprint or any other carrier – Halo will auto connect to the carrier with the best service no matter where you go. The Halo Collar is always connected to the Internet, meaning data is accurate up to the second. For example, your Halo will immediately respond to instant commands you can send at any time from your phone – a critical and beloved feature that SpotOn does not offer.

Fence Creation & Dog Containment: Halo Collar vs. SpotOn

SpotOn also supports only one fence at a time for each collar, and you must load or change it manually with their app while in range of each collar. So, for example, if you take your dog from your home fence to your neighbor’s fence, SpotOn requires that you manually replace the home fence with the neighbor’s fence with their app while in range of your collar. By contrast, Halo can store multiple fences at once, so you never need to load or change out fences when moving between locations. It is also just as easy to edit the boundaries of your Halo Fence(s) or turn Fences and Beacons on and off with just a few taps – without needing to be in close proximity to each of your collars.

Halo realizes that each dog is unique. Some dogs respond best to sounds (including ultrasound), others to vibrations, and others to static feedback. Halo lets you pinpoint the exact feedback needed to get your dog’s attention and keep them safe. They offer three levels of escalating preventions, customized for each dog in the Halo App. Feedback options even include some of Cesar’s famous sounds and vocal commands, which are built right into the app.
Also, Halo has patented a critical element of effective dog containment. Your dog will only receive prevention feedback if they are actively leaving the safety of their fence. If your dog leaves their fence, their Halo Collar will automatically guide them back to safety using encouragement feedback. No other containment solution has this capability, which is critical – especially when you take your dog to places they have never been. This patented approach works with your dog’s instincts, not against them. It is essential to keeping your dog effectively contained, and is only available from Halo.

Halo GPS Dog Collar Fence Works Indoors

Halo Pack Members can use additional devices called Halo Beacons to give themselves and their dog(s) rules and boundaries – both outdoors and indoors. You can set up a Beacon to keep your dog away from places like your kitchen, front door, or garbage can. Beacons are simple to set up in the Halo App. They can be used in your house, in your yard, or anywhere else you take your dog. SpotOn does not offer this functionality.
The Halo Collar can seamlessly roam between Wi-Fi and cellular, and between multiple Wi-Fi routers or your phone’s hotspot. This gives you a fast and reliable connection – even when cellular service is limited in your location. On the other hand, SpotOn has no Wi-Fi capabilities, so you can’t communicate with a SpotOn collar in areas with poor cell service.

Cesar Millan’s In-App Training Program

Going through Cesar Millan’s in-app training program will bring you and your dog closer than ever before. You will come to understand how your dog learns and communicates, establishing a new level of trust and respect that will last a lifetime. Plus, the Halo app keeps track of you and your dog’s training progress. Unlike SpotOn, Halo tells you how reliably your dog is responding to their Halo Collar’s feedback.

Not only will this training bring you closer to your dog, but its benefits will transcend their use of the Halo Collar. Halo Pack members report better behavior from and communication with their dogs, long after Halo training has been completed.
Halo recently transformed its in-app training experience. All Halo training lessons are divided into bite-sized video clips featuring Cesar Millan and expert dog trainer Heather Mickelson. Even better – Halo training lessons can now be viewed on any smart device including phones, tablets, and even smart TVs.

Unrivaled Dog Content

As a Halo Pack member, you can get access to exclusive live events with dog trainers, behaviorists (including Cesar himself), and other industry experts. There are special programs like these almost every week, providing additional value to Halo Pack Members.

You also get access to a library of dog content, including training, health and wellness, entertainment, and much more. No other GPS dog fence system on the market offers anything like this.