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AirTag Alternatives for Android
Key Takeaways
- Chipolo One also has "Out of Range Alerts." This feature sends a phone notification if one's keys or wallet is left behind.
- Nutale Key Finder has a silent mode feature that will disable the alarm sound in the phone and key finder when activated.
- The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag is water-resistant.
Introduction
This research presents a competitive landscape for four AirTag alternatives for Android users. These AirTag alternatives are Chipolo One, Samsung Galaxy SmartTag, Nutale Key Finder, and Tile Sticker Adhesive Bluetooth Tracker. The details are outlined in the attached spreadsheet.
Chipolo One
- Chipolo One has a longer battery life and has a replaceable battery. Its battery can "keep the Chipolo active for up to 2 years."
- Chipolo One is also water-resistant. It can withstand rainy days and will still work even after getting submerged in water.
- Chipolo One also has "Out of Range Alerts." This feature sends a phone notification if one's keys or wallet is left behind.
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag
- The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag measures 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.4 inches and weighs 0.4 ounces.
- It uses a CR2032 battery, which will take one year before it needs replacement.
- Galaxy SmartTag is also water-resistant. It "has an IP53 rating for water resistance, which means it can handle the occasional splash."
- It uses BLE or Bluetooth low energy "to locate the objects attached to it." The SmartTag also "uses the SmartThings app and SmartThings Find module to connect and locate."
Nutale Key Finder
- The Nutale Key Finder is lightweight.
- It also has a replaceable battery that can last for ten months. It makes use of a CR2 battery.
- It has a silent mode feature that will disable the alarm sound in the phone and key finder when activated.
- This tracker also has an "Out of Range" mode. The phone or key finder will make an alert sound once it goes "out of Bluetooth connection range."
Tile Sticker Adhesive Bluetooth Tracker
- The Tile Sticker Adhesive Bluetooth Tracker makes use of an irreplaceable battery that can last for three years.
- The tracker's ringtone can be customized through its companion app.
- This tracker is also water-resistant and dust-resistant. It has an "IP67 water and dust-resistant rating," which means it "can be submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes."
- It also has a reverse track function, which means one can use the Tile tracker to locate the paired smartphone.
Research Strategy
For this research on AirTag alternatives for Android users, we leveraged the most reputable sources of information in the public domain, including Tech Radar, Guiding Tech, Tom's Guide, Chipolo, Google Play, and Amazon.