Tile

Tile Pro

This device can be attached to things like wallets, keys, phones or put in the pocket of a jacket or bag to help you find the things you sometimes misplace. You, or someone you trust, can use the phone app to trigger the device, which will display the location on a map, and make it play a sound. You can also use a voice assistant to say “find my keys”.

EASE OF USE

Very Easy

Once set up, you just need to leave it attached to the thing you want to be able to find.

SET-UP TIME

5-20 minutes

This works by sending messages to a smartphone or tablet vis bluetooth, so you, or someone else you trust can help you find things.

PRICE

Upfront: 20-30

Recurring: 0

Amazon, Argos, Curry's, John Lewis

Other uses

Can reverse the function- press the Tile to find your phone if you have misplaced it.
Helps prevent losing important things.
Loud ring to help you hear it more easily.
Single button press to contact someone else.
Water-resistant.

Good to know

The battery lasts for a year and is replaceable.
Maximum range 400 feet, so main use is for within the house/garden.
Comes in a variety of shapes, including ultra-slim, so can fit inside wallets.
Because the Tile is linked to your smart device, you can use the Tile to find that device if it is misplaced- just press the button on the front of the Tile.
The Pro version has a louder ring than the standard Tile.
This is NOT a GPS. It relies on connecting to devices using bluetooth. and the range is limited.