Tile introduced a replaceable battery to the previous version, and that very welcome feature returns this year. If your keys or other valuables are in range - and the Tile Pro boasts the longest range of any Tile product - you'll be able to track them down. But the real value comes when you launch the Tile app ( Android, iOS), and tap a button to sound a (very loud) alarm on the key finder. The Tile Pro works exactly the same as before: Press the Tile logo in the center of the tracker, and it will sound a tune on your phone, in case you're having a hard time tracking down your handset. Otherwise, the 1.65 x 1.65 x 0.26-inch size is essentially the same as last year's version. The device looks a little different, with a smoother design that Tile says is more stylized, though to be honest, I miss the textured look of its predecessor. They'll come in handy when you most need them.If you've seen the previous edition of the Tile Pro, you're familiar with this year's model. So if you often find yourself searching for your keys, wallet, or Chihuahua, consider getting one or a couple of these key finders. We think the benefits these little things provide are way worth the addition. They're designed to be small and inconspicuous, not to add bulk.

One concern with key finders is that they're just another thing to add to your key ring. Save yourself the embarrassment, though, and double-check your pockets again before sounding the alarm. If the tracker is close by, but you still can't find it, the finders can emit a sound to alert you to their exact location. Once they're attached to your keys (or whatever else), you can use your phone to track the finder via the compatible app for that brand. But keys aren't the only thing these devices can find they're also great for tracking down lost wallets, purses, phones, pets, and luggage. In this case, they're called key finders, and they use Bluetooth to locate your lost keys. The little metal buggers tend to be pocket-phobic, always managing to slip out to areas unseen.īut hey, this is the 21st century. It's a problem that has plagued us practically since the dawn of the automobile. Keys have long been the root of misplacement conundrums, with heart-stopping visions of the jingly bundles taking a ride through the sewers via the holey grates above and the ever-common 'Honey, where are my keys?' puzzler.

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