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airtag One of the things that has separated the Apple ecosystem from the Android ecosystem. However, now that Google has introduced its Find My Device network, Android is catching up.
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And it’s led by Slovenia-based Chipolo, a tech company that has been in the finder tags market for over a decade (the company uses the term “finder” instead of “tracker”), and it has two tags specifically for Android users – a point fob for keys and card point For wallets and bags.
One Point is a fob that fits on a keyring or anything else you can think of adding a fob to – from your pet to your bike. It measures 1.49in/37.9mm and is 0.25in/6.4mm thin, and it’s splashproof to the IPX5 standard.
Powering the small fob is user replaceable CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell This should last for about a year. As for range, the fob is good for about 200 feet/60 meters if you want to activate it to play sound.
The card point is a thin plastic finder measuring 3.35 x 2.11 inches (85.1 x 53.6 mm) and is only 0.09 inches (2.4 mm thick) – about three times the thickness of a credit card.
Like the One Point, the Card Point is splashproof to the IPX5 standard and has a sound activation range of 200 feet/60 meters, but unlike the One Point fob, the Card Point does not have a user-replaceable battery. This may seem like a downside, but having such a thin card is a necessary compromise.
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Additionally, as a sweetener, owners who register with the Google Find My Device app after pairing their Chipolo Finder will receive an email with a 50% discount code for the new Finder within two years. Additionally, users can send back old Explorers for recycling free of charge.
Everything about Chipolo Explorers is simple, from the one-tap setup to the loud 105dB speakers that can be heard over the hustle and bustle of the world.
Chipolo Searchers are easy to set up – press the tag to start the process!
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I’ve tested the finding ability of these Chipolo finders, and they are very accurate, with the ability to locate tags at a distance – such as when hidden in a plant pot on the street or when stuffed behind a sofa.
They’re exactly like AirTags but for Android users.
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However, there is only so much testing I can do, so in an effort to get better and longer testing, I handed some tags over to someone who had a habit of putting almost everything in the wrong place. This provided these tags with a hardcore real-world test, and I keep hearing what a time-saver – and life-saver – they have become over the past few months. They are appreciated for usability, accuracy and longevity.
ZDNET’s shopping advice
If you’re an Android user who is jealous of iPhone users having AirTags, this is your chance to put an end to that feeling. i would opt for Chipolo One Point Bluetooth Tracker If you want to keep something in a backpack, shirt pocket, or key chain set, etc. Chipolo Card Point To keep an eye on your wallet. You can’t go wrong with either form factor.
