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You do not need any kind of network connection (cell data or WiFi) in order to: Ring your Tile, using Bluetooth only. Access the map to see your Tile’s last known location.
How far can you track the Tile?
Distance & Bluetooth Range of Tile Tile’s Bluetooth range is up to 100 ft.
Can you use Tile without a smartphone?
Even without a Tile Mate or Slim, you can use the app on the web to find your phone.
Does Tile only work with Bluetooth?
Your Tile needs to be within the standard Bluetooth range of a device that has location services in order to communicate its location to the app. This means Tile cannot track objects as they move in real-time, unless there is a device within range moving with it.
Does the Tile app need to be running?
The app does have to be open and running in the background in order to have accurate location updates of your Tile, and so that you can ring your phone when it’s within Bluetooth range (30-100 feet). Force closing the app at any time stops the communication between your app and Tile.
Can I track someone with tile?
That’s because Tile devices don’t use GPS Location Services. Instead, they use Bluetooth to make a connection with the owner’s device. That means if someone slipped a Tile tracker onto your person, once you move out of standard Bluetooth range, they won’t be able to track you.
Do you have to pay monthly for tile?
Tile does not require a Premium subscription to use their trackers. They work as standalone units, and users can access all of the core features without paying extra. Tile trackers work with the free Tile app, so you can see where they last were, and you’re able to ring your Tile as long as it’s within Bluetooth range.
What phones are compatible with tile?
The app will work on most devices running Android 4.4 or higher and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0). However, the app has been optimized for the Samsung Galaxy S5, LG Nexus 4, LG Nexus 5, HTC One, and HTC One M8. The company says it’s planning to add support for more Android devices in the future.
Can you put a tile on your phone?
Our free app turns any phone or tablet into a virtual Tile! Simply download the app on all of your devices — and use the app on one to find the other. It’s cross-platform, so no need to choose favorites: an Android phone can ring your lost iPad, and your iPhone can ring your lost Android tablet.
How do I stop my phone from ringing when I tile?
You have the option to disable the feature of ringing your phone from your Tile(s). Tap into the Tile that you wish to disable from being able to ring your phone from the card view. Tap “Find Your Phone”. Switch the toggle to off (from green to gray) to disable “Find Your Phone”.
Can I use Tile to track my dog?
How Does Tile’s Dog Tracker Work? To use the pet tracker, all you need to do is slip one of our smaller products, like the Tile Mate or Sticker, on your pet’s collar. The Bluetooth-enabled device can then be paired directly with your Tile app. When you want to find your pet, simply press the “Find” button.
How do I know if my battery is low on Tile?
When your Tile starts coming close to its one-year mark, you will receive an in-app notification. At this time, you can tap on the Tile to see approximately how much time you have before the year is completely up and your Tile runs risk of going out. 3 of 6 found this helpful.
Can a Tile be used to track a vehicle?
Tile makes car tracking affordable and easy. All you have to do is pick any Tile tracker (we recommend the Tile Pro for maximum power) and pop it in your glove box or under a car seat. As long as you’re in Bluetooth range of your car, you can tap the “Find” feature on the app to make your Tile ring.
Does Tile drain your phone battery?
If you’ve got a Tile, this means there’s no reason to turn off your Bluetooth. You’ll still get decent battery life while keeping track of your pets, remotes, and other important things. To learn more about how Tile works, read the FAQs in our Help Center.
Why is my Tile says not in range?
Please make sure your phone and your app are updated to the latest version. These updates frequently resolve technical issues, because they improve general performance and reliability. Restart your device. Turn your Bluetooth back on and reopen the Tile app.
Does Tile share my data?
Location Information is archived separately from your account data in a way that, alone, it is not associated with your account or registration data using a process called pseudonymization. Tile may share anonymized or aggregated information with third parties for our or their purposes.
Are tile trackers worth it?
Tile Premium is an unnecessary expense for most people, but Premium Protect may be worth the investment if you’re tracking something valuable. Setting up any Tile is simple: Instead of having to go into your phone’s Settings menu to add the Tile, the Tile app (Android, iOS) handles everything.
What’s better tile or Airtag?
And with standard tracking on a map, AirTags have tended to be more accurate than a Tile tracker. Apple’s network is made up of all the iPhones, iPads, Macs and iPod Touches online — that total number is approaching a billion. It’s a more extensive network over Tile’s, which is in the millions.
Can I use tile to track my kid?
Tile can keep track of moving objects, but your family members’ safety is top of mind. For this reason, Tile is not recommended for keeping track of children or people, but is best utilized to locate objects such as a child’s jacket.
