Tile Mate (2022) 1-Pack, Black. Bluetooth Tracker, Keys Finder and Item Locator; Up to 250 ft. Range. Up to 3 Year Battery. Water-Resistant. Phone Finder. iOS and Android Compatible, 1 Pack, Black

Description

Tile Mate (2022) 1-Pack, Black. Bluetooth Tracker, AirTags aren’t compatible with Android phones, but Tile’s trackers. Which include the Tile Mate (2022), the Tile Slim (2022), and the Tile Sticker (2022). (All of which are offered as a bundle), are the most effective alternative. For the company, Tile has become synonymous with trackers. In the same way that Kleenex is synonymous with facial tissue. Its trackers have the second-largest crowd-finding network in the world. As well as a long range of operation. You can also use a Tile to remotely activate the ringing of a misplaced phone. Which is something that cannot be done with AirTags.

The Mate is a little plastic square that measures 1.5 by 1.5 by 0.3 inches. And is made of polycarbonate plastic (HWD). A button with a modest concave shape blends into the front of the tracker. Yet it is still easily distinguishable by touch. On the back, there are a trio of small speaker holes as well as a QR code.

Although the Mate does not have the metal frame of the more expensive Tile Pro. The heavy-duty plastic material used in its construction is nonetheless resistant to the elements. The IP67 rating means that you won’t have to worry about an accidental drop. In a puddle or the sink damaging it.

The Mate’s battery is expected to last three years, but it cannot be replaced. If it fails before that time. Whether you’re concerned about e-waste or intend to retain your tracker for a long period of time, the Tile Pro is a better choice than the original. In the event that your Mate’s battery fails, Tile will recycle it.

Setup and App of Tile Mate (2022)

The key advantage of the Tile Mate over the AirTag is that it is compatible. With both Android and iOS smartphones. It is also more adaptable than Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag. Which can only be used with Samsung devices and is therefore less useful.

The Mate’s setup procedure is straightforward on both Android and iOS devices. Install the Tile app on your smartphone, register for an account. Then follow the on-screen instructions to make a few configuration changes. On the main page, tap Add Tile, and then push the button on the front of your Mate. To complete the process. The tracker and your phone should be able to link within seconds.

You may then personalize the tracker’s name, ringtone, and icon using the app’s customization features. When compared to Find My on iOS, Tile’s app is clumsy and difficult to use. Using more than three trackers on your account takes up a lot of screen real space. So you’ll have to scroll down to view them all. If you have more than three trackers on your account.

Perfect for a Backpack or Water Bottle

The Tile allows two-way tracking, which the AirTag does not. That means you may double-tap the Mate’s button to find your phone. As well as your missing item. This feature works even on silence. So if you’ve misplaced both your phone and your Mate, you can search from a smart speaker. Or even an Xfinity Voice Remote. Tile’s website does not allow location tracking.

For the new Lost and Found feature. You can connect your contact information to the QR code.

According to Tile, the Mate’s Bluetooth range is 250 feet (unlike the AirTag’s ultra-wideband). Tile says range is feasible provided you have a straight line of sight and no interference. This assertion isn’t helpful because you’re unlikely to experience these ideal conditions. In real life, so we tested the range.

We tried the Mate’s range in a bustling apartment lobby and a parking garage. The Mate reached 55 feet in the garage. We lost five feet of range in the lobby. But there’s a lot of interference at both sites.

The Mate’s Audible alarms reach 116dB at close range. But drop to 87dB at a distance. That’s approximately the same as a speakerphone. A room full with white noise machines could hear the Mate’s polyphonic ringtones. Your mileage may vary in a bar or on a train.