Well, this gadget is certainly a new one for us, and we decided to make a review for it because we thought it was a very simple but very new idea, and can improve the quality of life for people who can actually find use for it. The Tile Bluetooth Sticker is exactly what its name suggests – an item which you can place on or stick to certain surfaces or objects, and can connect to your phone via bluetooth. All this technology crammed into one little sticker for the sole purpose of helping people find their misplaced items much quicker.
The Tile sticker is sold in packs of two, and comes in black. The incorporated bluetooth receiver has a range of up to 45 yards, and comes with batteries included. The batteries have a lifespan of 3 years straight out of the box so you don’t need to worry about replacing them anytime soon after purchase.
This product will pair with any Android and IOS device which has up to date bluetooth, and will also work well with Alexa and Google Home. You can actually pair the stickers with Alexa and use voice commands to activate the stickers and see where they are, same goes for Google home as well.
These stickers are tiny enough not to notice but big enough so you do not lose them and can easily apply them to surfaces. The dimensions are 2.7 cm in diameter and 0.7 cm in width. They are easy to use – simply stick them to your desired object and press so they are firmly secured in place. After placing them, simply synchronize them via bluetooth and you will be able to see their location directly on your phone, ensuring you will never lose time searching for your much needed stuff.
Each sticker is waterproof, so they will be safe even if you leave them outside, exposed to the elements. They will work in the rain and in the snow because Tile wants you to find your things in any conditions. If you are in the 45 yard range you can actually use the app to locate your sticker via sound. Each sticker has a small sound generating speaking built in, so they can guide you via sound to your desired object.
When you are out of the mentioned bluetooth range, you can check the app to see the last known location for the sticker so you can narrow down your search to a much smaller and very probable area where you might be able to find it.
If you are a person which loses their keys or misplaces their TV remote on a regular basis, the Tile sticker would be an ideal purchase and could save you a lot of time.
Pros
- Compact
- Simple to use
- Dedicated free application
- Works will major mobile devices
- Uses the latest bluetooth technology
Cons
- Range is limited to 45 yards as this si the limit for bluetooth
- Comes in one size and color variant at the moment
