Dynamic Tracking auto-adjusts the collar update rate based on your dog's activity (less movement=lower update rate) to extend the battery life to approx. 68 hours on a single charge
Multi-colored remotely activated LED light beacons let you easily ID your dogs in low light conditions with 7 color options: white, yellow, magenta, cyan, green, red, and blue
User-replaceable flex band reduces downtime if your collar gets damaged
Multi-colored collar status indicator
Blue: pairing mode
Yellow: acquiring GPS signal
Green: GPS signal established
Red: low battery
WiFi connectivity allows collar software to auto-update while charging
"One-size-fits-most" collar design can be comfortably worn by both small and large dogs
Remotely activated Sleep Mode further extends battery life (only with Alpha handhelds)
Waterproof (1 ATM -- 10 meters)
Top-mounted, high-sensitivity GPS / Galileo receiver gives better signal reception than GPS alone
VIRB control on the collar lets you start or stop VIRB video recording with the Alpha handheld (VIRB camera not included)
User-replaceable 1" collar strap fits neck sizes between 11.5" and 22"
Braided steel collar antenna takes all the abuse a hunting dog can give it
USB-C port on collar for manual software updates via Garmin Express and exporting additional GPS dog data
Up to 50 hours with location updates every 2.5 seconds
Up to 168 hours with location updates every 2 minutes
Garmin T20 Comes With:
Steel braided antenna
USB-C cable
Collar charging clip
Owner's manual
1-year Garmin warranty
AKC Competition Approved
The AKC Performance Events Department has approved the Garmin T20 collar for use in pointing breed field trials and hunting tests.
Not available to Canadian addresses. This product is approved for use in the US only. Collar-to-handheld radio communication may be disabled in Europe and other prohibited areas.
How to Match Collars to Your Alpha
Please read all steps before starting.
To pair wirelessly, the dog collar device must be within range of the Alpha handheld.
1. Hold the power button on the dog collar device until the device emits two series of beeps (about 2 seconds), and then release the power button. The status LED flashes blue. The dog collar device is now ready to be paired with a handheld.
2. On the handheld, select Dog List > Add Dog.
3. Select Pair Collar, and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. After successfully adding the dog collar device, enter the name of the dog, and select check mark.
5. Select a beacon color for this dog collar device, and select finish.
How to Pair Additional Garmin Collars to Your PRO 550 PLUS
Please read all steps before starting.
1. Charge the new receiver for two hours and install the desired color collar strap.
2. Turn on the handheld device.
3. Select a color with the toggle switch. The dog collar device will be assigned to this color.
4. Turn the intensity dial to N.
5. Press the green tone button.
6. Press the top training button.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to select pair collar.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to select auto, tree, or point for the type of dog wearing the collar.
9. The handheld device is now ready to pair. You can cancel pairing by pressing the green tone button.
10. If the dog collar device is on, turn it off.
11. Hold the power button on the dog collar device until the device emits two series of beeps (about 2 seconds), and then release the power button. The status LED flashes blue. The dog collar device is now ready to be paired with a handheld.
12. The handheld device will vibrate and a check mark will appear on the screen when the devices have paired successfully.
NOTE: GPS signals must be established on both devices before the handheld device displays the dog collar device battery status, distance, and direction.
Steve Says: Garmin T20 TRACKING ONLY Add-on Collar
Let's talk about what's new in the new Alpha series of collars. We have two new collars: the T20, which is a tracking-only collar, and the TT25, which is both a tracking and training collar.
There are several new features in these new collars, the first one being dynamic updates. In previous generations of collars, update rates were set to a standard set time. The new collars have standard set update rates, but they also offer the option of a dynamic update rate. In an effort to conserve battery life, the dynamic update rate will decrease the frequency of updates to the handheld when the dog is motionless. This extends the battery life, giving you up to 68 hours of battery from a single charge.
The next new feature is multicolored running lights. On previous models, we've had running lights that you could control from the handheld, which allowed you to turn them on and off if your dogs were running, especially in low light conditions or at night. These new collars now give you seven different color options so you can identify your dogs in the dark by changing their light color.
These new Garmin collars allow you to change the flex bands. In the past, the flex band contained a wire going to the GPS antenna. In these new T-series collars, the flex band can be easily switched out in the field by removing just two screws, decreasing downtime.
The multicolored status light is a major upgrade on these new T-series collars. The status light flashes in the center of the collar when it's turned on, and the color indicates what your collar is doing:
Yellow: searching for GPS signal
Green: acquired GPS signal
Blue: pairing mode
Red: low battery
Having the multicolored status light makes it easier to look at your collar and tell when it's ready to use.
The TT25 and T20 come in one standard size and are smaller than previous regular collars. (Garmin does not offer MINI and regular sizes of these.) They are sized so they will fit most dogs really well. It's not so small that it's going to be a problem on a large dog, yet it's not so big it's going to cause a problem with smaller beagles.
Automatic WiFi updates are a great new feature. You can sync the collars to your home WiFi network using your Alpha 300 handheld, and when you put the collars on the charger, they will go online and check to see if there are any updates. Then, they automatically install the new updates. This will save you a lot of time and keep you from wondering if there's a new update.
Good Performance So Far with Occasional Handheld Connection Issues
November 26, 2024
I have used the collar a handful of times and performance appears good. That said, time will tell how good. I have had some connection issues with my Alpha 200i which have been resolved by rebooting the collar, the handheld or both and I had one instance where I had to remove and re-add the collar to my 200i to get it to connect. Once the collar is connected, it seems to stay connected to the handheld.
Ironically, I hunted with a friend one day who was also having connection difficulties with another Garmin system at the same time as me--but he was using completely different Garmin products. I don't think he ever got it resolved.
Pros
Good, trouble-free tracking.
Cons
Intermittent connection issues with a known working 200i.
By tim
MN
Works Great
July 13, 2023
Have been using it with an Alpha 300i for a few weeks and it is working well.
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Dynamic Tracking auto-adjusts the collar update rate based on your dog's activity (less movement=lower update rate) to extend the battery life to approx. 68 hours on a single charge
