I lost my keys, forgot that I had thrown them between the couch cushions, and left my wallet in the back pocket of my pants, which I had tossed in the basket. I have an uncanny ability to misplace small but important things. But thanks to Bluetooth trackers, you’ll never lose anything again. Or even if you do, it’s easy to find.
of One point ($28)Chipolo’s Bluetooth tracker, released earlier this year, uses Google’s relatively new crowd-sourced Find My Device network to track tagged keys, wallets, luggage, and backpacks using more than 1 billion Android devices. , cars, and other potentially lost items. trajectory. With today’s October Prime Day sale, you can: Get 15% Off 3 Tracker Bundle Price is for 2 keychains and 1 card purchased separately.
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Leveraging Google’s tracking network means that in addition to using your phone to find your One Point, you can also use the Find My Device app to track everyone else around you, including friends and strangers. of your Android device (completely privately). You can better track your items no matter where they are or how far away you are from them.
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How does Chipolo One Point tracker work?
This little plastic tracker weighs almost nothing and is about 1.5 inches in diameter, about the size of an old Eisenhower dollar coin (which shows my age). Unlike the Apple AirTag, the One Point has a built-in keychain hole, so you don’t need to buy any accessories to clip the tracker to items. All you need is a keychain.
This is a Chipolo One Point tracker that I have on my keychain.
Once One Point is connected to your phone, you can use Google’s Find My Device app to locate tracked items. Easily see where your tracker is on the map and how far you are from it. If you can’t visually locate the tracker, you can always force it to play a fairly loud sound (120db). This makes it easy to hear where your tracker is, even if it’s under a pile of clothes.
The battery life is about a year, but you can easily replace the CR2032 battery by drilling the tracker (there’s a small hole on the side). you can Buy a 10-pack of CR2032 batteries for less than $6apparently it’s supposed to last a decade.
Also, if you put a tracker on something shared, like a large piece of checked-in luggage for you and your family, you can share the information with your loved ones so they can monitor each other’s trackers from separate Androids. device.
Why should I buy Chipolo One Point over AirTag?
There’s only one reason why you should get a Chipolo One Point tracker. That is if you own an Android device.. Chipolo One Point is made specifically for Android smartphones and tablets and works with Google’s “Find My Device” app. If you own Android, you definitely don’t need AirTag. The main reasons are: There is no way to connect AirTags to Android devices.
If you have both Apple and Android devices, there are several other reasons to choose Chipolo One over AirTag.
- Chipolo One is cheaper than AirTag. It’s only $1, but still.
- Chipolo One has a built-in keychain hole. Since Air Tags do not have a keychain hole, you will need to purchase accessories, which will result in a higher price for Air Tags.
- Chipolo also has a card version.. Card Point is a card tracker designed specifically for wallets. There is no AirTag card tracker at this time.
If you’re using Android, you can’t use AirTag anyway.
How to set up Chipolo One Point tracker
Right out of the box, all you have to do is push the Chipolo One Point in (it’s pretty loud coming from a small device) and place the tracker next to your phone. As long as you download the Find My Device app, your Android device will automatically detect your tracker.
An on-screen pop-up guides you through setup, including linking your device to your email account, agreeing to be part of Google’s Find My Device network, and enabling recent locations for offline devices. You will be guided through the steps.
If you don’t have the Google Find My Device app, download it here.
All in all, it takes less than a minute to set up. And you can track your items from the comfort of your mobile phone.
Just make sure you don’t lose your phone.
While you’re here, check out AirTag and Tile and SmartTag. Apple and Google both have ways to find lost devices, but here’s the winner.
