Never lose your luggage again with these Bluetooth trackers
- Triplist
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 10, 2022
Losing keys and items is a thing of the past.
Bluetooth tracking devices are a popular and relatively low cost way of keeping tabs on our valuables. Not convinced you need one? Here's just one story of a passenger who used an AirTag placed in his luggage to help the airline locate his missing bag.
So if you've ever experienced the misery of a lost bag when travelling, then this list is for you. If you've ever misplaced your car keys and can't for the life of you remember where you saw them last, this list is for you.
Apple AirTag
For the iPhone users
If you're immersed of the Apple ecosystem then the AirTag is the device you. Items are discoverable using the Find My app, or you can ask Siri, "Hey Siri, find my keys". AirTags come equipped with a U1 chip so iPhone 11 devices and above can precisely find them using a neat combination of visual feedback, sound and haptics.
Stylish accessories from Apple & third parties made for attaching to keys and other objects.
Personalisable with free text and emoji engraving.
Replaceable battery.
Samsung SmartTag
For the Samsung users
The SmartTag leverages Samsungs network of devices to help locate your lost items. In addition to the usual location tracking functionality, one distinctive feature it has over competing trackers is a button that can be setup to control various things such as turning on your home lights.
Button can be setup to perform various actions, such as interacting with smart home devices.
IP67 water resistant (1.5m depth up to 30 mins).
Built-in hole for a keyring.
Replaceable battery.
Tile Mate
Tile's best selling and most versatile tracker
Tile has been the king of Bluetooth tracking devices until Apple and Samsung joined the party with their location trackers. Tile Mate is the most affordable option and is ideal for attaching to a keyring. Battery life is good for up to 3 years though unlike the alternatives it is non-replaceable.
App compatible with both iOS and Android.
Splash resistant.
Built-in hole for a keyring.
3 year (non-replaceable) battery,
Tile Slim
Slim profile to slide into a wallet
Most trackers have basically the same form factor, however Tile have a few interesting additions in their product lineup, one of which is the Slim. This slender, credit card shaped device is ideal for stashing in a wallet or attached to a flat surface.
Thin profile designed specifically for wallets.
IP67 water resistant (1m depth up to 30 mins).
Replaceable battery.
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