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How do you activate Tile?
Here’s how it’s done: Open the Tile app and click on the + symbol in the top left corner. Then tap on Activate a Tile. Tap Next and then hold the Tile tracker near your phone or tablet for a few seconds so a connection can be made. Once you see the “Great!.
How do you put up a Tile wallet?
Your Tile app is now installed and ready to use. Open the Tile app. From the main screen of the Tile app, press the + button to begin adding a Tile tracker to the app. From the available device list, choose Tile. On the last screen, you can test your Tile by tapping the green Find button. Select Done to complete setup.
How do you reset a Tile device?
Turn your smartphone off, leave it off for 2 minutes before turning it back on. Open the Tile app and leave it open for another 2 minutes. Try again to press the Tile button for 1 second. From here, your Tile should play a short tune and be activated and ready.
How do I connect my Tile to a new phone?
Use My Tile with a New Device Download the Tile app on your new device. Tap Sign In. Enter your Tile account credentials. If you forgot your password, select Forgot Password to receive an email from us.
Can I use a Tile I found?
New Tile trackers, like the 2022 Tile Pro, Tile Mate, and Tile Slim now feature QR codes printed right on the back. Anyone who finds a lost Tile tracker can then simply scan the QR code using their smartphone and get the provided contact details of the owner so they can safely return the item.
Does Tile need WiFi?
You do not need a data connection (cellular or WiFi) to: Ring your Tile (requires Bluetooth only) See your Tile’s location history. Find your phone.
Can Tile be used to track a car?
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.
Is Tile a GPS tracker?
Like AirTag, Tile trackers don’t use GPS. Instead, they rely on a network of other Tile devices that communicate with each other over Bluetooth. So, the more Tile devices there are out there, the greater your chances that someone with a Tile passes by yours and alerts your phone of your lost item’s location.
How long does Tile battery last?
Tile promises customers 12 months of battery life, but some complain that this salient information is buried in the advertising materials and are disappointed when they discover it’s not built to last.
What does it mean when your Tile beeps?
This is your Tile letting you know that it’s searching for a connection, but it can’t find your device yet. Your Tile will beep 5 times like a “chirp” when you quickly double-press the button on your Tile if: Your Tile is out of range of your device. Bluetooth is not enabled.
How long does it take to activate a Tile?
Restart your device. Turn your Bluetooth back on and reopen the Tile app. Be patient – it could take up to 2 minutes for your Tile to reconnect.
Can you pair a Tile with two phones?
Yes, just make sure both devices have the most up-to-date Tile app version. Both devices can ring the shared Tile as long as the device is within Bluetooth range of the Tile. You can ring a shared Tile one user at a time.
Does Tile work with iPhone?
You can run the Tile app and use Tile for finding on the vast majority of iOS devices. In fact, Tile is fully compatible with any device that runs iOS version 13 or newer. This includes: iPhone 6s or newer.
How often does Tile update location?
Tile’s location updates approximately every 15 minutes as long as your Bluetooth and location services are enabled. And also you need to have a good network connection. Please be informed that the location update of your Tile will depend on the speed of your network connection and the movements of your Tile.
Is there a monthly fee for the Tile?
They’re available today through a bunch of retailers including Tile.com, Best Buy, Amazon, and Target. The company’s probably not too worried about money because of its new subscription plan. Tile Premium costs $29.99 a year or $2.99 a month and covers an unlimited number of Tiles.
How does Tile notify when found work?
When your Tile is not nearby or in the last place the app recorded you having it, you can tap ‘Notify When Found’ for your Tile in the app. Now, whenever your Tile’s signal is picked up by any Tile app or network extender, you’ll receive an automatic and anonymous notification from us with your Tile’s latest location.
Can I use Tile to track my husband?
You cannot use a Tile Mate to track a person. The Tile Mate has a short range in comparison to how far a person could travel even if it is by foot. By the time a person reached 200 to 400 feet of distance, you would not be able to locate them as they’d be out of Tile’s bluetooth range.
What should I put my Tile on?
Tile is a small portable Bluetooth tracker that you can attach to almost anything- keys, phones, wallet, laptops, backpacks, tablets, pet gear- you name it.
What happens when you mark a Tile as lost?
The Mark as Lost feature allows you to mark your Tile as lost in the app. Once your Tile has been found by either you or a Tile community member, you will receive a push notification and email notifying you of the item’s location.
