Buy an AirTag, Not a Tile Tracker (Unless You Use Android)

AppleTired of losing your keys? Worried about your backpack getting stolen? Adding a Bluetooth tracker to either item can greatly improve the chances of you finding it. But with the introduction of Apple’s AirTags, if you own an iPhone, there aren’t many reasons to buy a Tile tracker. Apple Leapfrogs Tile When the AirTag was announced, Tile controlled roughly 80% of the tracker market. Tile was the obvious company to buy from if you wanted to be reunited with a lost item as the market leader. As more people owned Tiles than other trackers, there was a higher chance of someone with the tracker’s app installed coming across your stuff. But with Apple incorporating AirTags into its Find My network, there are now hundreds of millions of iPhones around the world that can help you find your items. With the chances of locating lost keys, wallets, and bags much higher with AirTags, you shouldn’t spend your money on a Tile unless you own an Android smartphone. How Do AirTags and Tile Trackers Work? AppleApple AirTags and Tile trackers use almost identical technology under the hood. Both utilize Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) to pair to your smartphone, allowing you to ping and locate the tracker in case it goes missing. With the press of an in-app button on your smartphone, the AirTag or Tile’s built-in speaker… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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