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terpischore761 t1_itzirel wrote

I have a Tile tracker on my bike. I highly recommend them.

I have one hidden in my car, which helped me find it within 30 min after it got stolen earlier this year.

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BlarghMachine t1_iu29awn wrote

My tile doesn’t really serve any purpose if it hasn’t connected to my Bluetooth recently, do you have like a special one?

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terpischore761 t1_iu2rsvt wrote

It might need a new battery. They wear out after 18 mo or so.

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BlarghMachine t1_iu4dw0a wrote

Probably, thanks for the heads up! I keep forgetting they’re just button batteries

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ccbmtg OP t1_iu2zv1e wrote

yeeeah, I had just started looking into those, but hadn't had time to do the appropriate research and comparative shopping. I'm on Android, tile works there too? is it only Bluetooth connected like the old tiles or does it have a GPS tracker now? 'cause what I'd really like is a tag I can find with GPS later, I've seen some with magnets to put under your car (or I suppose be a totally creepy stalker lol), even something like that secured and hidden well would be rad. also stickers on the underside in difficult to remove spots for ID might be good too.

you totally right though. that and the damn $170 kryptonite lock I just ordered oughtta be helpful in the future lol...

edit: looks like there are some for dogs and cats that could be perfect haha.

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terpischore761 t1_iu45g74 wrote

Tile works on the cellular network. So basically as long as it’s near a cell phone it will check in.

The app works on both android and apple.

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crusaderq42 t1_iu1dux5 wrote

This is an uh-mazing idea. Will be copying this asap, lol.

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