A pet owner’s concern is when their animal is not in its rightful location or bad condition. From the concerns of many pet owners, smart collars are here for you animal lovers.
Smart collars, which are an innovation of the growing Internet of Things (IoT), make it easy to monitor the location and condition of pets through installed sensors, and then send data that can be monitored only through your smartphone.
Are you familiar with the features and benefits of this device? This article will discuss the definition, features, benefits, and regulations of smart collars in Indonesia.
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What is a Smart Collar?
Smart collars, digital collars for dogs and cats, are equipped with sensors and communication technologies (GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi) that allow real-time monitoring of an animal’s health, behavior, and location.
This feature makes it more than just an accessory; smart collars are an essential tool for owners to stay connected and monitor their pet’s physical condition through a mobile app.
How Smart Collar Works
Simply put, a smart collar works by collecting data from the various sensors embedded in it, and then through a wireless connection such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi sends the data to the owner’s smartphone. Here’s how a smart collar works in more detail:
- Data collection: From the sensors that the device has such as GPS, accelerometer, temperature sensor, heart rate sensor, and other sensors generate data, then the data is collected.
- Data management: The software in the device processes the data collected by the sensors.
- Data transmission: The data that has been processed by the device software is then sent to the owner’s smartphone via Bluetooth or WiFi.
- Smartphone monitoring: As a result, pet owners can easily monitor their pets’ location, activity, body temperature, heart rate, and other required information.
Benefits of Smart Collar
Using a smart collar provides many benefits, both in terms of monitoring, safety, and convenience. Here are some of the benefits of using a smart collar:
1. Knowing the location of the animal
The GPS sensor contained in the device allows you to know the location of the pet through a smartphone. This reduces the risk of loss and your worry level even when you are not at home or near your pet.
2. Detect health changes
The device have sensors that can check your pet’s temperature, heart rate, breathing, stress levels, and sleep patterns. This makes it easier for you to detect any unusual changes in your pet.
3. Assist veterinarians in analysis
If your pet has to be rushed to the doctor due to health changes, the data from the device will greatly assist the veterinarian in analyzing the animal’s condition with accurate data.
4. Monitor multiple pets at once
The ease of managing multiple pets becomes real because all smart collars can be connected to one app. You don’t need to open different apps to monitor each of your pets, as all the information is available on one platform.
Smart Collar Regulations in Indonesia
Smart collar uses communication technologies such as GPS, Bluetooth, or WiFi that operate within a specific frequency spectrum. In Indonesia, any Bluetooth or WiFi-based wireless device is required to have DJID (Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure) under the Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI).
Smart collar regulations are based on KEPMEN No. 260 Tahun 2024 and No. 12 Tahun 2025, which require all GPS, Bluetooth, or WiFi-based devices to meet specific technical standards before being sold in the country.
The DJID certification ensures that the product meets government safety and quality regulations and does not interfere with other communication devices. The certification process involves technical testing, such as frequency adjustments, safety checks, and compatibility with the surrounding environment.
Once the tests are completed, products that pass are listed in a Test Result Report, which confirms that the product is safe and ready for sale in Indonesia. This report reassures customers that the product meets technical standards and is secure.
For companies wanting to sell smart collars in Indonesia, Type Approval Certification Services for ICT Products are available to assist with this process. This service includes preparing technical and legal documents, conducting required testing, ensuring compliance with regulations, helping companies streamline the certification process, and giving consumers confidence in certified products.
