![]() It's intuitive and easier to navigate than the other Android apps. Learn more in our full Apple AirTag Review. But for iPhone users, there's no better alternative. We're confident that the Apple AirTag will indirectly influence Bluetooth tags on Android for the better, but it would be nice to have more functionality on Android than an app that checks for AirTag stalkers. ![]() But it makes AirTag feel like just another iPhone accessory rather than a bold new direction for Bluetooth trackers in general. Likewise, we can't deny that Apple's walled garden approach works for maintaining a high standard of excellence and security on Apple products. Unlike other Bluetooth trackers, the Apple AirTag can't find your phone between the couch cushions at the push of a button. Fortunately, AirTag's staggering popularity means hundreds of accessories like dog collars, wallets, bracelets, and cute keychains. Instead, the company happily sells a branded AirTag Leather Key Ring or AirTag Loop for as much, or more, than the device costs-at least Apple's website. In true Apple fashion, the AirTag doesn't come with a key ring because it would spoil the sleek design. Once connected, you can name the tag and throw it in your bag. UWB (on iPhone 11 and later models) is a game changer and one reason the Apple AirTag outperforms the competition.Īdding an AirTag to the Find My app takes a few seconds-you tap it with your iPhone and hit the connect button. Precision Finding is AirTag's most compelling feature because it uses an ultra-wideband (UWB) signal to show the direction and distance of your tracker-like a compass. Plus, you can see all your devices on the map, not just the tracker and your phone. All these devices share location data with you and your family. The massive Find My device network includes every Bluetooth-enabled Apple device: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Mac computers, and AirPods. Still, the app often feels like the company is pushing its Tile Premium subscription a bit too much. We love that Tile includes a QR code on the back of its trackers so non-Tile users can help too. You can use the Tile Network to mark your device lost and report when you find someone else's Tile. We like that the app says how many Tile users are nearby though it still doesn't compare with Apple AirTag's massive Find My network. The Tile app offers a great experience on Android with options to share trackers for friends, show a map of recent locations, and assign ringtones to your device. Fortunately, it's not bigger than the wireless key fobs on most cars and doesn't feel out of place in pockets. Still, the Tile Pro is the largest Bluetooth tracker we tested at over 2 inches long (partially because it includes a replaceable battery). ![]() We love that Tile Pro's design incorporates a metal plate, which makes it feel sturdy without adding too much weight. Tile's durable construction is a nice contrast to the cheap plastic trackers we tested from Nutale and Beauty HAO. With multiple trackers blaring, Tile created the clearest sound and easily beat the competition. Tile extends its lead by having the loudest speaker as well. While it's disappointing that we couldn't get more range, this is still the strongest result in our tests, with Pebblebee and Chipolo coming in around 220 feet. It comes with a battery that is said to last for up to three years.The Tile Pro claims a max wireless range of 400 feet, but the signal dropped at just 290 feet in our tests. It has an IP67 rating, which means it’s waterproof. The Tile Mate is compatible with both Android and iOS as well as voice assistants like Google, Alexa, and Siri. The person who finds the tile can simply scan the QR code to get in touch with the owner. At the back of the tile is a QR code where your contact information is stored. Ideal for putting on valuables like keys, backpacks, purses, toys, and medical supply kits, this key finder measures a small 1.49 x 1.49 inches. Pressing the button on the Tile Mate makes your phone ring, even on Silent mode. However, you can also use the Tile Mate button to look for your phone. Usually, the Tile Mate can be attached to a key ring (along with a key) and you can use your phone to track the Tile if the key goes missing. ![]() ![]() This key finder can be found using Bluetooth with a 250-feet range, but it can also be tracked via a location on a map if it’s outside the Bluetooth range. The new 2022 version of Tile Mate has revamped its features to keep up with the times. ![]()
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