Top pick

AirTags leverage Apple&#;s huge network of devices to find lost goods, and they&#;re impressively accurate in pinpointing an item&#;s precise location.

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If you use an iPhone and want to track your stuff, Apple&#;s AirTag is easily the best option. Compared with the competition, this tracker has two distinct strengths that make it our top choice: The AirTag uses Apple&#;s huge network of devices to assist in finding the area where you left your lost item, and precision tracking makes it easier for you to locate the exact spot. Taken together, these two features mean you&#;re more likely to find what you&#;re looking for with the AirTag than with any other Bluetooth tracking system.

Apple&#;s Find My network has by far the largest number of devices that can look for your stuff.  Since , Apple&#;s Find My app has used Bluetooth in every iPhone, iPad, and Mac that&#;s on the network&#;that&#;s a billion devices&#;to passively and anonymously find lost iPhones, Macs, and even contacts who share their location. AirTags use the same system to report the location of any item you attach them to. In practical terms, this means if you leave your AirTag-equipped keys at the coffee shop, for example, as long as someone there at some point has an Apple device, the keys&#; location will be reported to you (and the person with the iPhone or other Apple device who identified it will never know). Although Tile&#;s trackers work the same way, they do so on a far smaller scale&#;it&#;s much more likely that the customer sitting one table over has an iPhone than a Tile or the Life360 app.

Setup is foolproof. Thanks to Apple&#;s control over both the hardware (the iPhone or iPad and the AirTag) and the software, activating a new AirTag is seamless. When you unpack a new AirTag and place it next to your or tablet, a pop-up appears on your screen, much like when you&#;re pairing a set of AirPods or an Apple Watch. Once you tap Connect, you can set a name for the AirTag and register it to your Apple ID. There are no settings or menus, and the entire process takes under a minute.

You track and manage your AirTags in Apple&#;s Find My app, where you can see the location and options for each tag. You can also rename or remove an AirTag on this screen, with the latter option resetting it completely, unpairing it from your Apple ID and allowing someone else to use it as if it were new. You can connect up to 16 AirTags to an account.

When you lose an AirTag, you can enable Lost Mode in the Find My app. If someone finds the AirTag (and the item it&#;s attached to), they can tap the AirTag with their to see contact information for returning the item to its owner.

The Precision Tracking feature helps you pinpoint your AirTag&#;s exact location. The other key feature of the AirTag works once you know your tracker&#;s general location. Like the iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 lineups, AirTags support a wireless connection known as Ultra Wideband, which allows for precision locating at relatively short distances. Once you&#;re in the general vicinity of your AirTag (say, the coffee shop where you left your keys), you can tap the Find button in the Find My app. The app then shows you the direction and distance to the AirTag in question, and your vibrates as you get closer and allows you to play a sound to assist in your search. In our testing the AirTag&#;s tracking signal took a moment to lock on, but once it did we were thoroughly impressed by the system&#;s accuracy.

Compared with Tile&#;s trackers, AirTags have a much shorter Bluetooth range. Apple doesn&#;t state any specific figures, but we found that the tracker maintained a connection to our test iPhone for only 30 feet or so. On the face of it, that doesn&#;t sound great, but Apple&#;s much, much larger crowd-finding network and precision locating are more important factors, since that&#;s what will make it more likely that you&#;ll recover stuff you&#;ve truly lost.

It has a sleek design. With its glossy, white plastic front and metal back, the AirTag looks and feels a lot like a pin-back button you might put on a jean jacket or backpack. The diameter is a little larger than a quarter, and the tracker is actually about a millimeter or two thicker than many iPhones, although its curved design makes it feel thinner. You have the option to add custom engraving when you order from Apple, with up to four characters (letters and/or numbers) or selected emoji; if you buy the four-pack, you can get different text on each. Noticeably absent is any sort of attachment mechanism such as a key-ring hole or adhesive back. Instead, you have to buy an extra accessory. Of course, Apple sells a handful of its own, and plenty of third-party companies sell all sorts of designs, as well.

It can chirp if you use the Find My app or Siri to ping it. The tune plays for about six seconds, with a repeating series of beeps. We found both the tone and the volume sufficient to help us find the AirTag when it was hidden around our testing space, comparable to what we&#;ve experienced with Tile trackers. If your AirTag is buried under a pile of clothes, for instance, you may not hear it, but the tone should otherwise be audible as long as you&#;re in the same room.

Each AirTag runs on a removable, user-replaceable battery. It&#;s the only Apple device that actually makes the replacement process easy. When the battery runs low (which, in our testing, happened after a little over a year of use), the Find My app notifies you, and you can swap in a new CR battery by twisting off the AirTag&#;s metal back, removing the old battery, and popping the new one in. Even with this accessible design, AirTags are IP67 rated, so they should survive being under 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes, although Apple warns: &#;Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear.&#;

It will automatically tell you if you&#;ve left something behind. You can toggle the alerts on and off per device, and you can set exceptions&#;say, if you don&#;t need to be alerted every time you leave home without your AirTag-armed backpack&#;with small, medium, or large separation radiuses, depending on the sensitivity level you need.

You can easily share AirTags. If there&#;s an item that you want everyone in your household or family to be able to track, such as a suitcase or a bike, you can share the AirTag&#;s location with up to five people.

You can find and disable an AirTag that is following you without your knowledge. When AirTags launched, there was widespread concern that the very thing that made Apple&#;s Bluetooth trackers so good at finding stuff&#;the extensive Find My network&#;would also make it easy for abusers to track their victims without their knowledge. And that has happened. But Apple has introduced several features over the years that make it more difficult, including partnering with Google to ensure that both iPhone and Android users receive alerts when Bluetooth trackers are detected near them.

Now when an AirTag or other Find My&#;compatible device (such as a pair of AirPods) is detected with you, your iPhone or Android will receive a notification regarding the tracker&#;s presence with information about who it belongs to and directions for disabling it.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

Your AirTag can&#;t find your iPhone. Unlike Tile&#;s trackers (and some others), the AirTag doesn&#;t have any way to ring your if it&#;s nearby. So if it&#;s your iPhone that&#;s lost, you&#;ll have to rely on the Find My app on another Apple device to find it.

You can&#;t attach an AirTag directly to an item. Key rings and loops cost extra, so the actual cost is higher than the price of the tracker itself, unless you plan on just tossing one loose into a bag or pocket (which we at Wirecutter often do). Apple&#;s accessories all cost at least as much as a single AirTag, effectively doubling the price. Obviously, you can save quite a bit by buying from a third-party accessory maker.

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Top pick

The Tile Pro has a long range and a loud ring, and it gives you a better chance of finding your lost stuff than other non-Apple trackers.

AirTags don&#;t work with Android phones, but that doesn&#;t mean non-Apple folks don&#;t have a good tracker option. Tile&#;s Bluetooth trackers, including the Tile Pro (), are very popular and have a large crowd-finding network due to the combined pool of Tile app users and Life360 app users. (Life360 is Tile&#;s parent company.) They also offer impressive range and alarm volume and are sized and shaped in convenient ways: You can put a Tile Pro or Mate on a keychain without buying an extra holder, slip a Tile Slim into your wallet, or attach a Tile Sticker to any flat surface.

The Tile Pro uses Tile&#;s crowd-finding network to track down your lost item. If your Tile is out of Bluetooth range, you can view a map displaying its location the last time your made contact with it. If your is no longer at that location&#;or if you&#;re worried that it won&#;t be&#;you can mark the item as lost, which invokes Tile&#;s crowd-finding feature. In fall , Tile opened its network up to parent company Life360&#;s tens of millions of smartphone users, who can choose to opt in to help Tile members find their trackers. With Life360&#;s acquisition of Tile came a significant increase in network size; according to the company, as of August there are over 65 million Life360 members opted in to the Tile network, which means more people could potentially track down your Tile.

The Tile Pro has a &#;Scan me if found&#; QR code on the back. When the finder scans the code, a website that says the attached item is lost pops up on the finder&#;s , and the Tile&#;s location is sent to its owner. The owner can also choose to put the Tile in lost mode and share their number and a message so that the finder can text or call them to return what they&#;ve lost.

The Tile Pro is useful for more than tracking down a lost item. If you have a Life360 account and a Tile tracker, you can use its SOS feature in emergency situations. This feature sends an SOS text to your Life360 Circle contacts when you press the button on the Tile tracker three times in a row. (In our tests, SOS only worked if we had our on and within Bluetooth range of the Tile tracker when we pressed the button.) The feature worked without a hitch during testing&#;except when we triggered SOS, the Tile made a tiny chirping sound. If you&#;re truly in danger or in a situation where silence is necessary, that may not be ideal.

The Tile Pro offers the best combination of features from the Tile lineup. The Pro design offers a few advantages over other Tile trackers. The keyring is made of metal, unlike the plastic one on the Mate, and it has the loudest ring of all the Tile trackers; in a busy mall, we were able to hear the Tile Pro from the farthest distance away. In our tests we were able to pick up its Bluetooth signal an average of 224 feet away, farther than any other Android tracker we tested (and farther than the AirTag, too). The Tile Pro is rated IP68, so it&#;s protected against dust and should survive being submerged in water up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes at the most.

It has a replaceable battery, like the AirTag. The Tile Pro runs on a CR coin battery, which should last for a year and is easily found in grocery stores and drugstores. The Tile Mate&#;s battery is non-replaceable and is supposed to last three years, after which you&#;d need to buy a whole new Tile tracker. Tile says that its trackers are recyclable at the end of their lives, but the fewer trackers you have to buy, the less e-waste ends up in landfills. You&#;ll know your Tile is running out of battery if the ringer starts playing more quietly, if you double-press the button and it plays no sound at all, or if the Tile app gives you a low-battery notification.

The optional subscription plan offers extra benefits, but you don&#;t need it. The $3-per-month (or $30-per-year) Tile Premium covers as many Tiles as you own. The service includes an extended warranty (from one year to three) and SMS-based customer support. On the software side, it offers a 30-day location history, unlimited sharing of your Tile trackers&#; locations, and smart alerts that let you know when you&#;ve left home without any of your Tiles. (The last feature is based on your entering your home address, and in our previous testing we could get a third of a mile away before receiving the alert, which isn&#;t super handy.) Aside from separation notifications, Apple doesn&#;t provide any of these features with an AirTag. For $100 a year, Tile also offers Premium Protect, which has the same features plus a $1,000-per-year reimbursement for (most) registered items that are lost. Tile Premium is an unnecessary expense for most people, and Premium Protect is worth the investment only if you&#;re tracking something valuable (though you might be better off getting a cheap used Apple device and an AirTag in that case).

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The price is a little steep. The Tile network is the best, most helpful one we&#;ve found other than the Apple Find My network, but it&#;s still no real competition, so we don&#;t love the fact that the Tile Pro is $5 more expensive than the AirTag. If you&#;re always dropping things when you&#;re out or leaving stuff on the roof of your car, the Tile Pro is the best non-Apple choice because it makes finding things easier when you have no idea where they might be. If you really need only to be able to ring something in your house because you can&#;t remember where you put it down, save the $10 and get a Tile Mate or Sticker; their shorter range and quieter ring won&#;t matter as much if it&#;s just in your living room.

You can detect an unwanted Tile tracking you, but not as easily as an AirTag. To detect a Tile that may be tracking you without your knowledge, Tile requires you to download the Tile app and then use the app&#;s Scan and Secure feature. The app is available for both iPhone and Android users, but those who might not be familiar with Tile won&#;t know to install the app to detect the trackers. AirTags and Bluetooth trackers that are compatible with Apple&#;s Find My network and Google&#;s Find My Device network automatically alert both iPhone and Android users if unknown trackers are nearby. (Tile&#;s trackers are not compatible with Apple&#;s and Google&#;s respective device-finding networks.)

Tile tracker owners can also get around the Scan and Secure feature by activating Anti-Theft Mode, which prevents a Tile from showing up when someone uses Scan and Secure to detect a tracker. To set up Anti-Theft Mode, Tile requires you to go through a rigorous identification-verification process, including providing government-issued ID and biometric verification. This process is designed to deter Tile owners from using the devices for illegal activity, such as stalking, through a lack of anonymity. After Anti-Theft Mode is activated, a person who is unknowingly being tracked by a Tile won&#;t receive an unwanted-tracker notification on their .

The punishment for a Tile user who enables Anti-Theft Mode and then uses it for stalking is a $1 million fine, but we&#;re skeptical that that&#;s an effective deterrent.

Apple&#;s Find My network is so effective because it&#;s turned on by default when a person sets up an iCloud account on their Apple device. Google recently flipped the switch on its own Find My network, and a handful of compatible Bluetooth trackers have launched this year. But the default setting for Android users to contribute to the Google Find My network is limited, enabling the devices to ping for lost trackers only in &#;high-traffic areas.&#; This means your AirTag could be found by a single person walking past it through the woods, but your Android tracker might be found only if you lose it in an airport or on a busy sidewalk, which isn&#;t efficient.

When we tested a variety of Google Find My&#;compatible trackers, none of the trackers we used were able to keep up with Tile&#;s network and capability. In most cases, the trackers didn&#;t ping us with their location when our was out of their Bluetooth range. Google has a setting that allows Android users to opt in to the broader Google Find My network, but until more people enable it&#;or Google enables it by default&#;we&#;re not sure that Google Find My trackers will ever be as capable as Tile trackers or AirTags.

Chipolo has two Google Find My&#;compatible trackers, the $35 Card Point and the $30 One Point, and neither was as effective as the Tile trackers. When we set up the Card Point, the notification to add it to Google Find My didn&#;t appear for a few minutes, which was frustrating, and when it did pop up, it seemed to do so by chance. When testing them in a mall, we couldn&#;t track them at all until we came back into Bluetooth range, and even then we had to get within 30 feet to detect them.

We tested three Google Find My&#;compatible trackers from Pebblebee: the $30 Pebblebee Clip, $35 Pebblebee Card, and $35 Pebblebee Tag. Pebblebee&#;s trackers have the best hardware of any of the trackers we&#;ve tested: All three models are rechargeable, the battery should last around a year between charges, and they all come with a charging cord. The Clip and the Tag also have a bright LED light that you can trigger when searching for them, which is likely to make finding a Pebblebee tracker in the dark at a concert or in a movie theater much easier. However, all three of the models we tested stopped working for no apparent reason after just a few days of use, and we were not able to trigger them to ring or flash after that, no matter how close we were to them.

Chipolo&#;s One Spot uses Apple&#;s Find My network, meaning it&#;s just as likely that someone&#;s iPhone will anonymously find your lost tracker as it is with an AirTag. But the One Spot has only one advantage over the AirTag&#;a keychain hole as part of its design&#;and a number of disadvantages. It doesn&#;t have the precise finding capabilities, it&#;s not as resistant to the elements, and it&#;s physically larger. Unlike the Chipolo One () (which is physically identical but uses Chipolo&#;s crowd-finding network instead of Apple&#;s), the One Spot can&#;t be used to trigger an alert on your , nor can it let you know if you&#;ve left something behind. There&#;s no reason to choose the One Spot over the AirTag, especially since they cost about the same.

Orbit offers a number of tracker styles, including the Orbit Glasses tracker, which fits on eyeglasses or sunglasses. Unfortunately the Orbit network is just too limited for us to recommend choosing Orbit over Tile. Anecdotally, we lost a pair of sunglasses that were outfitted with the Orbit Glasses tracker in busy and tech-heavy New York City. And despite marking them as lost in the app in hopes of an Orbit user passing by and finding them, we never received a notice that the sunglasses were found.

This article was edited by Caitlin McGarry.

Best Bluetooth Trackers of

We tested a literal handful of Bluetooth trackers, and the Tile Pro is our top pick for most folks. Apple AirTag

• Largest device network
• Battery lasts 1 year
• Precision Finding

Nutale Key Finder

• Unknown device network size
• Battery lasts 10 months
• Affordable 4-pack

Chipolo One ()

• Small device network
• Battery lasts 2 years
• Excellent mobile app

Pebblebee Clip

• Small device network
• Rechargeable battery
• Works with Apple Find My app

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You don't need to drop big bucks on a GPS tracker to keep tabs on your gear when an affordable Bluetooth tracker can do the job for $35 or less. Our top pick, the Tile Pro (), is the best key finder and can even track your keys for a year before you need to swap out the battery. It aced our hands-on tests with flying colors&#;claiming top marks for loudest speaker and best wireless range.

Read our in-depth comparison to see how Tile Pro holds up to other top Bluetooth trackers.

What are the best Bluetooth trackers?

1. : Best overall Bluetooth tracker and key finder
2. : Best Bluetooth tracker for iPhone
3. : Best Bluetooth tracking device for budgets
4. : Best features for a Bluetooth tracking device
5. : Best rechargeable Bluetooth tracker
6. : Best ultra-budget Bluetooth tracker

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1. Tile Pro (): Best overall

Best overall Tile Pro () $34.99

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The Tile Pro () delivered the best performance during our tests&#;it was the loudest tag and achieved the longest wireless range. Everything from the build quality to the app feels slick and intuitive. Tile also offers the best selection of Bluetooth trackers on the market with wallet, sticker, and keychain options. It's about $5 more than the competition, so buying multiple trackers adds up.

Pros Large network for finding lost devices Loudest Bluetooth tracker we tested Excellent wireless range Waterproof up to 3 feet for 30 minutes Cons Largest Bluetooth tracker on our list Pricey Smart Alerts cost extra

The Tile Pro claims a max wireless range of 400 feet, but the signal dropped at just 290 feet in our tests. While it's disappointing that we couldn't get more range, this is still the strongest result in our tests, with Pebblebee and Chipolo coming in around 220 feet.

Tile extends its lead by having the loudest speaker as well. With multiple trackers blaring, Tile created the clearest sound and easily beat the competition.

Tile's durable construction is a nice contrast to the cheap plastic trackers we tested from Nutale and Beauty HAO. We love that Tile Pro's design incorporates a metal plate, which makes it feel sturdy without adding too much weight.

Still, the Tile Pro is the largest Bluetooth tracker we tested at over 2 inches long (partially because it includes a replaceable battery). Fortunately, it's not bigger than the wireless key fobs on most cars and doesn't feel out of place in pockets.

The Tile app offers a great experience on Android with options to share trackers for friends, show a map of recent locations, and assign ringtones to your device. We like that the app says how many Tile users are nearby though it still doesn't compare with Apple AirTag's massive Find My network.

You can use the Tile Network to mark your device lost and report when you find someone else's Tile. We love that Tile includes a QR code on the back of its trackers so non-Tile users can help too. Still, the app often feels like the company is pushing its Tile Premium subscription a bit too much.

Using Tile in a smart home

Tile works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant&#; so you can find your device with a voice command. We had no trouble linking to Google during testing but needed to create a password before Tile worked with Alexa. (We logged into Tile with a Facebook account&#;there was no password at first.)

Tile offers an optional subscription service called Tile Premium for around $3 a month. Its biggest perk is item reimbursement to help replace lost items attached to your Tile. Depending on your plan, it covers up to $100 or $1,000. Adding a Tile Premium plan makes this the priciest tracker on our list.

As much as we love the item reimbursement in the Tile Premium subscription plan, it's disappointing that Tile locks its Smart Alerts feature behind a subscription. This handy feature triggers an alert when you leave an item behind, so you never leave home without your wallet or bag. The trouble is that other Bluetooth trackers offer the same feature for free.

We think the Tile Pro () is the best Bluetooth tracker for most folks. Its compatibility with Android, iOS, and smart home platforms helps it compete with the elephant in the room: Apple AirTag. We have mixed feelings about Tile Premium, but the item reimbursement is a big plus.

Tile Mate ()

The Tile Mate (about $25) costs about $10 less than the Tile Pro but isn't as powerful. It has a shorter wireless range, a quieter speaker, and a non-replaceable battery. At least the battery lasts three years, though we like that the Tile app can show nearby e-recycling centers when the battery dies.

2. Apple AirTag: Best for iPhone

Best for iPhone Apple AirTag $29.00

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The Apple AirTag is the gold standard for a Bluetooth tracker. It boasts the largest device network, best user experience, and offers Apple's unique brand of attractive product design. The only thing keeping AirTag from our top spot is that you can't use it with Android or smart home platforms.

Pros Massive device network Precision finding Tons of accessories Waterproof up to 3 feet for 30 minutes Cons Requires Apple device No finder No included keychain

The massive Find My device network includes every Bluetooth-enabled Apple device: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Mac computers, and AirPods. All these devices share location data with you and your family. Plus, you can see all your devices on the map, not just the tracker and your .

Precision Finding is AirTag's most compelling feature because it uses an ultra-wideband (UWB) signal to show the direction and distance of your tracker&#;like a compass. UWB (on iPhone 11 and later models) is a game changer and one reason the Apple AirTag outperforms the competition.

Adding an AirTag to the Find My app takes a few seconds&#;you tap it with your iPhone and hit the connect button. Once connected, you can name the tag and throw it in your bag. In true Apple fashion, the AirTag doesn't come with a key ring because it would spoil the sleek design.

Instead, the company happily sells a branded AirTag Leather Key Ring or AirTag Loop for as much, or more, than the device costs&#;at least on Apple's website. Fortunately, AirTag's staggering popularity means hundreds of accessories like dog collars, wallets, bracelets, and cute keychains.

The AirTag isn't without drawbacks. Unlike other Bluetooth trackers, the Apple AirTag can't find your between the couch cushions at the push of a button.

Likewise, we can't deny that Apple's walled garden approach works for maintaining a high standard of excellence and security on Apple products. But it makes AirTag feel like just another iPhone accessory rather than a bold new direction for Bluetooth trackers in general.

We're confident that the Apple AirTag will indirectly influence Bluetooth tags on Android for the better, but it would be nice to have more functionality on Android than an app that checks for AirTag stalkers. But for iPhone users, there's no better alternative.

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Class action lawsuit against Apple

Two women have filed a class action lawsuit against Apple with the claim that AirTags made it easier for them to be stalked and harassed. There have been a slew of headlines since AirTags launched about bad actors using the devices for nefarious purposes. 

Earlier this year, Apple instituted new safeguards to alert people when AirTags are near them, and the company is also working with law enforcement on crime issues related to the devices.

Learn more about the risks of AirTags and how to keep them safe on our YouTube channel.

3. Nutale Key Finder: Best for budgets

Best for budgets Nutale Key Finder $39.99 (4-pack)

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The Nutale Key Finder is one of the most affordable Bluetooth trackers on the market&#;buying a $40 four-pack brings the cost down to $10 a device. This is one-third the cost of Apple AirTag and less than half that of Chipolo. It's a great deal, but there's no waterproofing, and it feels cheaper overall.

Pros Excellent price for 4-pack Multiple mounting options included Comes with 2 spare batteries Cons Confusing product, app, and company names Less durable than most trackers

Nutale's most distinctive feature is a built-in keychain, which instantly makes it easier to keep with your house keys than other Bluetooth trackers we tested. Sadly, you can't remove it without damaging the device or the chain. (A pair of wire cutters can help you ditch the chain.)

The keychain feels pretty nice, but we found a few online reviews noting that it breaks easily.

This is the only Bluetooth tracking device we tested that comes with double-sided tape in the box for mounting on a TV remote. It's not a big deal since double-sided tape isn't expensive, but still a thoughtful extra.

While the listed wireless range maxes out at 164 feet&#;we managed to connect with the device at 280 feet during testing, the second-farthest in our review. It was a genuine surprise.

Device limit

You can pair up to seven Nutale or Nut trackers with a single .

Names for this device are confusing and inconsistent. For example, you'll find this device under Nutale Key Finder on Amazon. But it's the Nut Find3 Smart Tracker on the official website and the Nut Findthing on a different official website&#;the latter doesn't use HTTPS encryption, so that's fun.

You'd think that's enough confusion, but there are also three apps: Nut, Nutale, and Findthing. (We used the Findthing app during testing because it's what was in the manual.) It's a mess.

There's a decent selection of support articles in the mobile app, but don't expect robust customer support if it breaks. Depending on the website, there's an form or a help center.

Despite the confusing naming conventions, the Nutale Key Finder works well and even has a device network for tracking down a lost item. It's not a substitute for Apple, Tile, Chipolo, or Pebblebee, but it's good enough for folks that want many devices on the cheap.

4. Chipolo One (): Best features

Best features Chipolo One () $25.00

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The Chipolo One () is among the oldest on our list but offers some of the best features in a Bluetooth tracker. Its app also packs in a lot of features without feeling cluttered and effortlessly connects to Alexa and Google smart home platforms&#;something Tile and Pebblebee struggle with.

Pros Excellent app and smart home integrations Multiple color options Works as a camera remote Cons Relatively small network Older model Less water resistance

We love how the Chipolo app feels. It's intuitive and easier to navigate than the other Android apps. Aside from the smart home integrations above, we're big fans of the straightforward privacy settings so you can keep Chipolo from collecting data and sending sales promotions.

You can even set up Out of Range Alerts&#;Chipolo's name for separation alerts&#;to receive a notification if you leave a luggage tracker behind. Unlike Tile, Chipolo doesn't charge for this feature.

The app also has a nifty option for controlling your 's camera, which is great for shooting group photos on a tripod. It works only in the Chipolo app but it's passable for one-off photo ops.

Another thing we love about the Chipolo One is how many colors there are. You don't have to settle for dull black or white tags when Chipolo offers additional colors: red, yellow, green, and blue.

Chipolo's biggest drawback is its network size. While it's practically impossible to match Apple's Find My device network, we can imagine that Chipolo's user base is much smaller than even Tile's. (There are surprisingly few user reviews on Amazon, despite its veteran status.) You can still mark your device lost for other Chipolo users, but it may take longer to find than with Apple and Tile.

To round out the hardware, the Chipolo One offers a replaceable battery and some water resistance, like most of our top picks. The rated battery life is an impressive two years, the longest in our review&#;you won't use batteries as quickly as with other trackers. While it's splashproof, it can't handle momentary dips like Tile and Apple.

Gram for gram, the Chipolo One () is the best Tile alternative on this list. It's cheaper and easier to use in a smart home system. While the network size is smaller than Tile's, we hope it grows as more folks discover this hidden gem.

Chipolo One Spot

The Chipolo One Spot (about $28) is a little newer and works with Apple's Find My network. Unfortunately, there's no smart home integration and fewer customization options than the original Chipolo One. So, you might as well spend an extra buck and get the Apple AirTag's precision finding. Still, it's cheaper than buying an AirTag and a key ring holder.

5. Pebblebee Clip: Best rechargeable tracker

Best rechargeable tracker Pebblebee Clip $24.95

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The Pebblebee Clip caught our attention by offering a rechargeable battery, a rare feature on Bluetooth trackers. It's great because you don't need coin batteries, which pose an extreme health risk if swallowed by children. It's also way more convenient to charge with the included USB-C cable.

Pros Rechargeable battery Works with Apple Find My app 500-foot range Cons Weird notification permissions in Pebblebee app Smart home integration is difficult to set up Bulkier than most trackers

You can expect the battery to last up to six months on a charge. This is shorter than other trackers on our list but less of an issue since you can recharge it anytime. The battery makes the Pebblebee Clip a bit larger than other trackers on our list, though the Tile Pro is still larger.

Pebblebee offers two options for connecting the Clip to your smartphone:

• Pebblebee app (iOS and Android)
• Apple Find My app (iOS only)

With the Pebblebee app, you'll unlock smart home integrations and Pebblebee network access. While connecting Pebblebee to Alexa wasn't too bad, it didn't work with Google Assistant. It doesn't help that Pebblebee has more steps to activate smart home integrations than Tile and Chipolo.

You can link most smart trackers with the Alexa and Google Home apps, but Pebblebee uses a convoluted approach with Alexa Skills and the Google Assistant app. Adding to the confusion is that you must add "ask Pebblebee" to every voice command instead of just saying, "Alexa, buzz my keys."

The Apple Find My app may not offer much smart home functionality, but the device network is the same one that makes the Apple AirTag so amazing. In this case, the Pebblebee Clip is essentially a rechargeable AirTag with greater range&#;up to 210 feet in our tests&#;and a key ring.

Our biggest gripe with the Pebblebee app was how it complained when we hid the persistent notification on Android saying the app was on in the background. (We like an uncluttered notification bar.) Weirdly, it didn't care when we turned off the general and alert notification categories.

We think Pebblebee Clip is great for Android and a solid alternative to the Apple AirTag. While the app and smart home integrations are quirky, the rechargeable battery earns a lot of goodwill.

Pebblebee Card

Consider the Pebblebee Card (about $24) if you want a rechargeable wallet tracker. It offers the same features as the Clip but easily slips into your wallet alongside your credit cards. It even has a longer battery life&#;up to 12 months.

6. NVQ Key Finder: Best ultra-budget tracker

Best ultra-budget tracker

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For around $10, you might not expect much out of the NVQ Key Finder as a Bluetooth tracker. However, this budget-friendly device is a good choice if you want a simple way to track your keys, suitcases, wallet, etc., and have an Apple device. (It does not work with Android.). The Bluetooth key finder is water resistant and has a battery life of 12 months. 

Pros Unbeatable price 24 hour support Water resistant Water resistant Cons Doesn&#;t work with Android Requires coin batteries

The NVQ Key Finder makes a nice option for keeping track of keys but lacks some of the more flashy features of more expensive options. Ultimately, we think Nutale is a better budget tracker for most folks.

More Bluetooth trackers we considered

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+

The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ (about $28) looks to copy Apple AirTag's success with UWB technology. Unfortunately, its exclusivity to Samsung Galaxy phones prevents us from testing it. The Samsung SmartTag2+ shows great potential, but Tile's wider compatibility makes it a better pick.

Atuvos

Atuvos (about $18) is a budget AirTag alternative that works with the Find My app&#;it even attaches to a key ring without an accessory. But considering the Apple AirTag isn't all that expensive, you won't see much savings unless you need a ton of Bluetooth trackers on the cheap.

Cube Shadow

We like the Cube Shadow (about $36) for its rechargeable battery and slim design that fits inside your wallet. But a lot has changed with Bluetooth trackers since this Cube tracker's launch in . The Tile Slim and Pebblebee Card are simply better wallet tracker options.

Final word

The Tile Pro () is perfect for basic item tracking for most people. It offers excellent wireless range and a loud speaker that you can easily customize with various ringtones. But if you're an Apple user and want the largest device network, the Apple AirTag is a no-brainer.

If you want reliable long-range tracking, you should consider getting a full-blown GPS tracker instead of a Bluetooth tracker.

FAQ

Bluetooth and GPS are two types of wireless signals with different strengths and weaknesses:

Bluetooth uses a short-range signal that can travel up to 500 feet in ideal conditions&#;it requires a compatible device nearby to work.

Compared to GPS, Bluetooth trackers are usually smaller, more affordable, and don't require a subscription to enable tracking. Long battery life&#;often a year or more&#;makes Bluetooth trackers excellent for finding stationary objects like keys and bags.

GPS uses a long-range signal that connects to a satellite network. You'll pay a small subscription fee for the GPS tracker to connect to a mobile network to transmit location data to your .

Compared to Bluetooth, GPS trackers offer greater accuracy and are better for live tracking of moving subjects like pets, vehicles, and people. The batteries on GPS trackers last up to 20 days, depending on the brand.

Bluetooth's short range makes it a poor choice for tracking vehicles, especially ones in motion. GPS is a better option because it uses a satellite connection. We recommend a GPS vehicle tracker if you want to track cars you own. For other vehicles, you should always ask the owner for permission.

The Bluetooth trackers we tested typically dropped their connection from 100 to 290 feet away outdoors with no obstructions, with most models working at least 200 feet away. You can expect around half that range indoors, though it's not an issue in most homes.

Here are the results from our line-of-sight tests in a parking lot with no obstructions&#;your experience may vary:

• Tile Pro: Signal lost around 290 ft.
  • 73% of 400-foot range
• Nutale Key Finder: Signal lost around 280 ft.
  • 170% of 164-foot range
• Chipolo One: Signal lost around 230 ft.
  • 115% of 200-foot. range
• Pebblebee Clip: Signal lost around 210 ft.
  • 42% of 500-foot range
• Beauty HAO Mini Item Finder: Signal lost at 100 ft.
  • 60% of 164-foot range

The Apple AirTag is the smallest Bluetooth tracker we tested. It's roughly 1.3 inches in diameter and 0.3 inches thick. Most other trackers we tested are about 1.5 inches wide and about the same thickness as the AirTag.

Thin wallet trackers&#;about 0.1 inches thick&#;are available but are about as wide as a credit card.

In our tests, trackers showed accurate locations on the map, though exact locations depend on the connected 's GPS accuracy. This is why tracker apps ask to enable precise location permissions.

• Some trackers, like Apple AirTag and Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+, use ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for precision finding, which can help you pinpoint the general direction with an in-app compass.
• Other tags, like Tile, Chipolo, Pebblebee, and Nutale, show a proximity dialog in their mobile apps to tell you roughly how close the device is.

As long as you get close enough to establish a connection&#;usually 100 feet or so&#;you can activate the item tracker's built-in ringtone to hear where it is.

Problems arise when the device leaves its last known location before you arrive. At this point, you're wholly dependent on the device network connecting to your tracker in the future. This is why the billions of Apple Find My network devices are so powerful. Your tracker has an excellent chance of connecting to another compatible device in populated areas.

How we reviewed the best Bluetooth trackers

Photo: John Carlsen, SafeWise. 

We researched and considered 13 Bluetooth trackers for this review before narrowing our list to five: Tile, Chipolo, Pebblebee, Nutale, and NVQ Key Finder. We chose these products because they work with all Android smartphones&#;sorry, Samsung. We didn't test the Apple AirTag for Android-related reasons but have tried it previously for our Apple AirTag review.

For our testing, we looked at each Bluetooth tracker's mobile app for unique features and evaluated the overall user experience. Next, we tested the loudness of each tracker to find out if it was easy to hear in an average home setting. Lastly, we conducted field testing to see if a device's wireless range matches the manufacturer's specs.

You can learn more about how we review, rank, and test products in our full methodology.

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Written by John is a technology journalist specializing in smart home devices, security cameras, and home security systems. He has over a decade of experience researching, testing, and reviewing the latest tech&#;he was the Smart Home Editor for Top Ten Reviews and wrote for ASecureLife before joining SafeWise as a Staff Writer in . John holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism emphasis from Utah Valley University. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, photography, cooking, and starting countless DIY projects he has yet to complete.

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