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Title: Good idea???
Post by: Bird on November 27, 2015, 10:09:31 AM
https://www.thetileapp.com/how-it-works (https://www.thetileapp.com/how-it-works)

Are your things always running off? Not on our watch.
Tile is a tiny Bluetooth tracker that helps find your lost stuff in seconds. Attach, stick, or place Tiles inside everyday items and keep track of them in our easy-to-use app.

would suck to go for a walk while out remote and drop ya keys....
Title: Re: Good idea???
Post by: plusnq on November 27, 2015, 10:18:45 AM
Problem would be range of Bluetooth I would think? I use a key safe attached to a recovery point when away from car, especially if likely to get wet.
Title: Re: Good idea???
Post by: Bird on November 27, 2015, 10:29:51 AM
Problem would be range of Bluetooth I would think?

Bluetooth is most effective within 30 ft, depending on the environment. Tile's Bluetooth range can extend up to 100 ft when there is a clear line of sight from the device to the Tile.

Title: Re: Good idea???
Post by: plusnq on November 27, 2015, 11:25:28 AM
Bluetooth is most effective within 30 ft, depending on the environment. Tile's Bluetooth range can extend up to 100 ft when there is a clear line of sight from the device to the Tile.

That is the problem as I see it. If I am on a trail walk and notice I don't have my keys, how far back can they be? I need to retrace the whole walk to maybe locate them. I have considered gluing one to the to TV remote the kids are always hiding somewhere though  :D
Title: Re: Good idea???
Post by: Goose on November 27, 2015, 01:27:57 PM
I guy at work has these on his dog's and reckons they are great.

If you loose your dog, you can get a location for roughly where the dog is as long as someone nearby is running the app. If you're dog walks far enough eventually he/she will pass someone.

From the website: "Every phone running the Tile app can help another person locate their lost keys or other tiled item. And it's all anonymous and secure. It's all about the network."