You can pinpoint the precise location of your belongings with these tiny trackers.
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- Tile Mate with Apple AirTag
- SmartTag for Samsung Galaxy
How they operate
The little square or disc-shaped devices, also referred to as “air tags,” are used to monitor items you don’t want to misplace. They can share their location with any paired mobile phone via Bluetooth, but there is a big catch.
These gadgets are constrained by Bluetooth’s data transmission range, which is typically about 33 feet, in contrast to GPS trackers. It works similarly to how moving outside of a Bluetooth speaker’s range causes the connection to be lost.
To be clear, GPS trackers feature a built-in SIM card that connects to a mobile network, giving them an infinite, worldwide range for tracking objects. In addition, they are heavier, thicker, and more costly than Bluetooth trackers. However, the distance varies based on the manufacturer.
Best Bluetooth trackers
Apple AirTag
Although it only comes in one form, Apple’s tracker is a clear favorite among iPhone users. They may be customized with a variety of holders, collars, and baggage tags. The 1.6-inch metal disc has an integrated speaker for audio cues and employs ultra-wideband technology to increase accuracy. The Apple AirTag has a 33-foot immediate range due to Bluetooth, but it significantly increases that range through the Find My network when “Lost Mode” is activated.
Tile Mate
Life360 owns Tile, a company that specializes in devices that can find personal belongings. With a hole cut in one corner, this 1.49-inch plastic square is simple to fasten to bicycles, keys, or anything else that moves. It works with smart home systems, iOS, and Android. If you double-press the button on your phone, Tile Mate can also find it. Like Apple, it uses the broader Tile Network to find items that are not within Bluetooth’s range.
