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You can now walk through your farm and instantly see which animals are closest to you using only your phone. The mOOvement mobile app now includes BLE scanning functionality that works directly from your phone. You no longer need dedicated BLE scanners or other GPS tags to identify nearby livestock. With a range of approximately 30 metres, this feature allows you to walk around your farm and scan tags. It is a practical addition for any producer who wants a quick glance at which animals are close by.
The implementation uses the phone’s onboard BLE radio. Detection range is approximately 30 metres line-of-sight in open field conditions. Range may vary depending on environmental factors including vegetation density, terrain topography, and interference from other 2.4 GHz devices.
This update turns every smartphone into a livestock locator. It is a practical, on-demand tool that answers a simple question: Which animals are close to me right now?
Traditional tag scanning required dedicated BLE scanners or relied on GPS tags with fixed reporting intervals. The new approach is fundamentally different. Using your phone’s built-in BLE capabilities, the mOOvement app continuously listens for signals from any compatible tag within range.
In the context of cattle industry risk management, time and accuracy are direct drivers of operational exposure. Every minute spent searching for an animal is a minute not spent physically checking on pasture condition, water infrastructure. Early alerts can also prevent a health issue from escalating.
The ability to scan tags with your phone delivers three measurable benefits:
According to a 2025 Agtech efficiency study by the University of New England, extensive livestock producers lose an average of up to 2 hours per day locating specific animals in extensive grazing systems. Over a year, that represents hundreds of lost labour hours. Phone-based scanning eliminates that waste.
What is the maximum range of phone-based BLE scanning?
Approximately 30 metres in open conditions. Obstacles such as dense vegetation, terrain, or metal structures may reduce effective range.
How can I find a specific animal using my phone?
With mobile BLE scanning, you can walk through your farm and see nearby tags directly on your phone. Use the mOOvement app feature to instantly identify the animal closest to you, then move toward it if needed.
Can I locate livestock without a handheld scanner?
Yes. You no longer need a dedicated BLE scanner for manual checks. Your phone can detect nearby tags within approximately 30 metres, making it easy to identify animals while walking through a paddock or yard.
What is the easiest way to see which animals are near me?
Open the new scanning feature in the app to view a list of tags within range. This gives you a quick overview of which animals are close by without needing to check them individually.
What is the range of BLE scanning on a phone?
The range is approximately 30 metres.
What does signal strength indicate?
Signal strength shows the relative distance between your phone and a BLE tag.
Can I see multiple tags at once?
Yes. The app can detect multiple BLE tags within range.
Does this replace BLE scanners or GPS tracking?
No. It is an additional feature that complements existing BLE scanners and GPS tracking.
Technology is most valuable when it answers a real, daily question. For producers walking their paddocks, the question is often the same: Where is that animal? The new BLE scanning functionality provides a direct answer with just your phone and a 30-metre range.
Resilient ranching in 2026 means using every tool available to reduce uncertainty. This feature does exactly that. It turns a simple walk across the farm into a data-informed check, removing blind search.
