Tuesday, February 5, 2019

myIT Tip of the Week

Bluetooth Trackers

With a busy life, it is easy to misplace those things that are important to us, such as our cell phones, keys, luggage, etc. Luckily, there are tools to help combat this; Bluetooth trackers. Brands such as Tile, TrackR, and Chipolo, have been on the market for a few years now, but have just recently become smaller, thinner, and more accessible. These trackers are used to find your lost items through the app you install on your smartphone. They are similar in style and features.

Tile’s current version of the app has a five-star rating with over 6000 reviews. Its features include:

  • Call from the app to the Tile to make it ring
  • Call from the Tile to your phone to find your phone
  • A map showing the last known location of your Tile
  • Other users that have their Bluetooth on could help find your device

The Tile can be placed virtually anywhere; in your wallet, keys, purse, luggage or even your car parked in a large parking lot or garage. The only downside of the Bluetooth Trackers is the batteries do die, and the tracker becomes less usable until it is replaced.

Find the Bluetooth Tracker that works best for you and you will never have to worry about losing your keys again!