Personalize your Tile trackers to make your Tiles even more useful to you. Learn how to adjust your Tile&#39;s image, sound, and even share your Tiles with others.

Sometimes Tile trackers and the free <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> are all you need to keep track of your most important items and everyday essentials. For example, you can use the <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> as your own personal <a href='/en-mx/blog/tips-for-finding-your-keys' target='_self'>key finder for your house and car</a>, wallet finder, cell phone finder, and more. But the app isn&#39;t just about functionality, you can customize it in a variety of ways to make it your own and tailor it to what suits your lifestyle.  From changing the names of your Tile trackers to activating key finding features, or sharing your tags with other people like friends and family, there are lots of different ways to personalize your <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> to create a unique and custom experience. This guide will go over some simple methods you can use right now to adjust your <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> and make it your own!<h2>How to Change the Photo on Your Tile</h2>One of the simplest ways to personalize your Life360 app is by changing the photos associated with each of your Tile trackers. This way, you can quickly and easily differentiate between each Tile and see the item each one is attached to. To do this, all you need to do is follow these simple steps:<ol><li>Open up the <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> on your phone or other connected devices.</li><li>Scroll through the Tiles and tap on the one you want to change the photo for.</li><li>Tap on the <q>Change Photo</q> button.</li><li>From there, you&#39;ll be able to upload a new photo from your phone or select an existing one.</li></ol><h2>How to Change the Name of Your Tile</h2>Another great way to personalize your <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> experience is to update the names of your Tiles. This makes it easier to differentiate between items, so you can quickly find the Tile you want to ring or track whenever you’re  using the Life360 app.<ol><li>Open up the <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> on your phone or other connected device.</li><li>Tap on the Tile that you want to change the name of from the list.</li><li>Click on the <q>More Options</q> button in the menu.</li><li>Tap on <q>Name</q> and then type in the name you’d like.</li><li>Make sure to tap on <q>Save</q> to save the new name.</li></ol><h2>How to Mute or Change the Volume of Your Tile</h2>We all know that Tile helps you find things by ringing, making it easy for you to track<a href='/en-mx/blog/lost-and-found-facts' target='_self'> down nearby lost items</a> in seconds. But what if you want to adjust the volume of the ringer? You might even want to mute it so that the sound doesn&#39;t bother the neighbors or anyone sleeping in the house. Here&#39;s how you can change the ring volume on a Tile tracker:<ol><li>Open the <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> on your phone or other connected device.</li><li>Tap on the Tile you want to change the volume settings for.</li><li>Tap the <q>More Options</q> button from the menu. </li><li>Tap on <q>Volume</q> and then choose the volume level you want for that specific Tile tracker.</li></ol><h2>How to Share a Tile with Someone Else</h2>You don&#39;t have to keep your Tile trackers to yourself. It&#39;s possible to use the <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> to share Tiles with other people, like friends and family, so your loved ones can benefit from Tile technology as well. This is super useful when you want to have more people <a href='/en-mx/blog/lost-and-found-facts' target='_self'>looking for lost items</a>, or if you plan to share an item with a Tile tracker with someone you live with, like sharing the car keys with your spouse. Here&#39;s how to share a Tile: <ol><li>Open the <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a>.</li><li>Choose the Tile that you want to share with someone else from your list of Tiles.</li><li>Click on the <q>Sharing</q> button in the menu.</li><li>Enter the email address of the person you want to share the Tile with. They&#39;ll receive a message and access to your Tile once you confirm.</li></ol>

Personalize your Tile trackers to make your Tiles even more useful to you. Learn how to adjust your Tile's image, sound, and even share your Tiles with others.

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Tile trackers help find your valuable items, but what happens when you lose your Tile? Learn about Tile&#39;s new Lost &amp; Found feature and how to return a lost Tile.

What do you do if you’ve found someone else&#39;s Tile, and how do you give back a Tile you found? With the help of Tile&#39;s new Lost &amp; Found feature, it&#39;s easier than ever to return a Tile tracker and the attached items to its rightful owner.<h2>How Do I Return Someone’s Lost Tile I Found? </h2>Found someone’s lost Tile and personal item? You’re in the right place. If it’s the newest model like the updated <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-pro' target='_self'>Tile Pro</a> or <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-slim' target='_self'>Tile Slim</a>, it will have a QR code on the back that you can scan with your smartphone. If you&#39;re wondering <q>How do I scan the QR code?</q> it&#39;s as simple as using your phone’s camera or any regular QR code scanner app. Just open up your iPhone camera or other device camera, and pretend you’re taking a picture of the QR code. A link will automatically pop up and will give you further instructions. You don’t even need to have the <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life30 app</a> installed on your device to use the QR code and receive the owner&#39;s provided contact info.Once the QR code has been scanned, the owner&#39;s information will be displayed. From there, all the finder has to do is contact the owner using the details provided and work out an easy and safe way to get the item back in the right hands. It&#39;s that simple, and the Lost &amp; Found feature is ready to help you find everything so you never have to Google ‘find my lost phone’ or ‘find my lost wallet’ ever again. <h2>Tile&#39;s New Lost &amp; Found Function</h2><div></div>Tile&#39;s Lost &amp; Found feature gives you an added layer of protection for your Tiled items, making sure any Tiles and valuables that get lost or misplaced are able to be returned to you safely and securely.New Tile trackers, like the 2022 <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-pro' target='_self'>Tile Pro</a>, <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-mate' target='_self'>Tile Mate</a>, and <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-slim' target='_self'>Tile Slim</a> 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. Not only does the Lost &amp; Found function provide a safe and simple way for you to get lost items back if you lose them, but it also extends the potential finding radius for your lost items far beyond Bluetooth range and the <a href='/en-mx/tile-trackers/how-it-works' target='_self'>Tile Network</a>.It&#39;s also really simple to use. For instance, the person who finds your Tile doesn&#39;t need to have the Life360 app or even any specific operating system in order to get in touch with you. All they need is their smartphone camera or any device’s camera, or a QR scanner app which is now built-in to many modern devices or can be easily downloaded for free from app stores like Google Play or the Apple App Store.<h2>How Do I Set Up Lost &amp; Found for My Tiles?</h2>Lost &amp; Found adds an extra level of functionality and security to your Tile trackers. If a Tile is out of range and you can’t locate it, all you have to do is open up the Life360 app and then press the <q><a href='https://tileteam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201155178-Notify-When-Found' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Notify When Found</a></q> button. The app will then invite you to enter your preferred contact details like a phone number or email address, as well as some space for a brief message you’d like to include such as <q>text me if you find this</q>. In the meantime, the Tile Network will also be alerted about the lost item and can help to anonymously track it down. To be clear, adding your contact information for Lost &amp; Found is optional and entirely up to you. If someone finds the Tile, they can scan the QR code and get the Tile owner’s selected contact information. <a href='https://tileteam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/203954683-Returning-a-Tile-to-Its-Owner' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Here’s how to safely return a Tile to its rightful owner. </a>

Tile trackers help find your valuable items, but what happens when you lose your Tile? Learn about Tile's new Lost & Found feature and how to return a lost Tile.

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Tile works with Android™ and Apple® devices to make tracking painless. See which of your favorite Android™ and Apple® devices are compatible with Tile here.

Tile trackers like the <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-mate' target='_self'>Tile Mate</a> and <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-pro' target='_self'>Tile Pro</a> make it easier than ever to track down missing items like wallets and keys. Countless hours have been saved with the help of these little gadgets, but you might be wondering whether or not Tile technology is compatible with your particular devices.Even though the <a href='https://www.tomsguide.com/face-off/iphone-vs-android' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Android vs iOS</a> debate rages on, you can rely on Tile trackers to function seamlessly on both of these leading platforms, along with some of our partnered and integrated devices too. But how can you find out if your device is compatible? This guide will tell you all you need to know about <a href='/en-mx/partners' target='_self'>Tile device compatibility</a>.<h2>Tile and Android™ </h2><div></div>If you have an Android device, it&#39;s super simple to figure out if your phone or tablet will work with Tile. Any device running Android 8.0 or a newer version of the Android operating system can work with Tile. This includes: <ul><li>Samsung Galaxy S6 or newer </li><li>Samsung Note 8 or newer </li><li>OnePlus 3 or newer </li><li>Nexus 5x or newer </li><li>Google Pixel/XL One or newer </li></ul> If you want to try the Find My Android phone feature with Tile, all you need is a device with Android 8.0 running and Bluetooth 4.0 technology. All new Android phones are fully compatible, and most older models work very well too.You can even use Tile&#39;s clever reverse ring or <a href='/en-mx/blog/the-fastest-way-to-find-your-phone' target='_self'><q>Find My Phone</q> feature</a> to ring and find your phone if it&#39;s nearby, by simply double-pressing the Tile button on any Tile tracker. Again, this works with all popular Android models, including new and old variants from brands like Samsung, OnePlus, LG, and Google.<h2>Tile and Apple® iOS</h2><div></div>So what about iOS? And what if you want to find an iPhone or other iOS device (like iPads) with the help of Tile technology? Well, Apple fans rejoice! Your platform of choice is well-supported when it comes to Tile, and you can look forward to using our most popular trackers like the <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-mate' target='_self'>Tile Mate</a> and <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-slim' target='_self'>Tile Slim</a>.You can run the <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> 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: <ul><li>iPhone 6s or newer </li><li>All versions of the iPad (Regular, Pro, and Mini) </li><li>Apple Watch Series 2 or newer</li></ul>That being said, you can count on Tile to function seamlessly and simply across the iOS family of devices. It&#39;s also worth noting that older iPhones like the 5S and SE will work with the <a href='/en-mx/download' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> too, but their screen sizes aren&#39;t officially supported. This can lead to some slight visual issues on the screen if you&#39;re working with one of these older devices, but the app still functions fully and can help you find your keys and other lost things. <h2>Tile and Smart Home Devices</h2><div></div>Wouldn&#39;t it be so simple if you could say <q>Where is my phone</q> and have your own personal assistant track it down in an instant for you? With the help of Tile technology and our partnerships with the most popular smart home devices, that dream is now a reality! Search no more. Tile trackers are compatible with many of today&#39;s leading smart home speakers, like the <a href='/en-mx/partner/google' target='_self'>Google Nest</a> and <a href='/en-mx/partner/amazon' target='_self'>Amazon Echo Dot</a>. Happy Tiling!

Tile works with Android™ and Apple® devices to make tracking painless. See which of your favorite Android™ and Apple® devices are compatible with Tile here.

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When it comes to pregnancy brain, Tile tags can help alleviate the stress of preparing for your new baby by keeping track of your new baby&#39;s items and devices.

Pregnant? During a pandemic? Groundbreaking. Miranda Priestly may not be impressed, but having a baby can be one of the most magical experiences of your life. The process isn&#39;t always easy, and there are definitely some challenges that come along with being pregnant. Right from the first trimester, you may feel great! But you might also start to experience some *undesirable* side effects associated with pregnancy, such as brain fog, otherwise known as pregnancy brain.<h2>What Is Pregnancy Brain?</h2>Many people know about the more common side effects and problems associated with pregnancy and giving birth, such as morning sickness and labor pains. I&#39;m sure you can think of your grandmother or auntie telling you vivid stories about their experiences from <q>back in the day</q>. In addition to these common signs and symptoms, your mental health can also be affected by pregnancy in a wide range of ways. One common mental side effect of pregnancy is brain fog or pregnancy brain. And yes- IT&#39;S A REAL THING PEOPLE. Pregnancy brain can occur from the first trimester onward. It&#39;s pretty easy to identify, since you might find yourself forgetting the most common pieces of information- like your own birthday. Or, you might find yourself doing things you wouldn&#39;t usually do, such as leaving your car keys in silly places. Keys in the fridge, anyone? It might be funny to people around you when brainfog strikes, but it can also be worrying and difficult to deal with. As your hormone levels shift and change, the intensity of pregnancy brain can increase. Even after giving birth- with so many things to remember and do- you may still struggle with issues like forgetfulness and confusion due to your pregnancy. Fortunately, <a href='/en-mx/products' target='_self'>Tile</a> can help.<h2>Organizing What You Need Before the Baby Arrives with Tile</h2>The pregnancy period can be a stressful and challenging time, with SO many things to remember and think about. This is especially true if it&#39;s your first pregnancy and you&#39;re not sure what to expect, and are busy creating lists on lists to keep track of life in general. Not only do you need to keep up with doctor&#39;s appointments and key dates, but you also have to think about preparing a nursery and getting everything you need set up before the baby arrives.You might find yourself nesting and wanting to prepare a whole new nursery with all the things, like baby monitors, cameras, diaper bags, bottles, breast pumps, pacifiers, and so on. And not to mention preparing your own hospital bag with all the items you need for the moment when the baby is coming and it&#39;s time for the miracle of giving birth. With so many important things to think about, it&#39;s easy for you to accidentally misplace things. I mean, you&#39;re birthing a human for goodness sake. Tile can help to remove any confusion from the air. You can attach Tile devices like <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-sticker' target='_self'>Tile Stickers</a>, <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-mate' target='_self'>Tile Mate</a>, and <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-pro' target='_self'>Tile Pro</a> to all of your baby essentials and items, and sync them with your phone so you&#39;ll be able to find anything you need around the house in an instant! Throw a Tile Tag in your baby&#39;s diaper bag so you can always find it before running out of the house. Throw one in your hospital bag while you&#39;re at it! You&#39;ll never know when you need to find something. <h2>Use Tile to Keep Track of Simply Daily Items to Lower Stress</h2>One of the main side effects of pregnancy brain is heightened levels of stress and anxiety; it can be exhausting to find yourself forgetting the simplest things and not knowing where you&#39;ve left those everyday essentials such as your keys, your wallet, your phone, and so on. Again, <a href='/en-mx/products' target='_self'>Tile tags</a> are here to save the day. You can tag your most-used daily items with Tile tags, such as your wallet and keys. This way, if ever you have a sudden bout of pregnancy brain and can&#39;t quite remember where something is, all you need to do is open up the <a href='/en-mx/tile-trackers/how-it-works' target='_self'>Life360 app</a> on your Android, iOS, or Windows device to locate your property, or connect Tile to your home assistant and get Google, Siri, or Alexa to help you hunt down your missing items if you can&#39;t get a hold of your phone. Plus, you can double press the button on any Tile Tag to ring your phone, wherever it may be hidden. <h2>How Tile Can Help You Manage a Pregnancy and Other Children</h2>Having multiple kids simply gives you even more things to remember. Not only are you thinking about your own items and the things you&#39;ll need after giving birth to the new baby, but also the items for your other kids, such as backpacks, tablets and other devices, and of course toys.It can feel almost impossible to keep up with everything for all your kids when brainfog strikes, especially at key moments like right before school or bedtime when your child wants their favorite toy and you don&#39;t know where it is. Again, <a href='/en-mx/' target='_self'>Tile</a> can help with this. You can tag your family&#39;s essentials and favorite items with Tile Stickers and devices to stay on top of everything, with minimal stress and no need to worry. Pro Tip- attach a <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-sticker?utm_campaign=13870698657&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=533154006938&utm_term=tilesticker-e&adgroup=130386752291&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjwn8SLBhAyEiwAHNTJbRjBfwYRujBKJH-SVDf1tWCt7U9F-XGfE0VXxctRRywVFLP4oMf2fxoC2-QQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAjwn8SLBhAyEiwAHNTJbRjBfwYRujBKJH-SVDf1tWCt7U9F-XGfE0VXxctRRywVFLP4oMf2fxoC2-QQAvD_BwE' target='_self'>Tile Sticker</a> on all of your TV and other house remotes for easy finding! Extra Pro Tip- change the ring volume on your Tile Trackers inside the Life360 App to make sure baby doesn&#39;t wake up from the ringing. Didn&#39;t I say Tile Tags are here to save the day? Read on for a Tile user&#39;s testimonial on how our Bluetooth trackers have helped: True Story. My wife &amp; I are 29 weeks (7 months) pregnant and we have a two year old. We are very organized people, but the combination of a pregnancy and a toddler tend to take away from some of the mental mindspace we used to have. It can just be little things like remembering where the iPad went, or who used the shared car keys last. We use Tile on a daily basis. And being pregnant, she tends to misplace things a lot more frequently. My wife lost her wallet in the last few days and didn&#39;t notice because I had been paying for the weekend purchases. When we were getting ready to go to Daycare on Monday, she asked me <q>where is my wallet?</q> Of course, I personally had no idea. This sets off the chain reaction of couples being responsible for each others items and the stress it creates.Eventually, she drove to work regardless hoping that it would turn it. She could not ring her wallet with the Life360 app because she had forgot her password and it was not setup as a <a href='/en-mx/blog/shared-tiles-feature' target='_self'>shared tile</a>. We were able to reset her password later that day and mark the Tile in her clutch as Lost. Within two hours, another employee had walked by her car, and we got the email that her wallet was found. IT WAS IN HER CAR THE WHOLE TIME under a sweatshirt.I would personally recommend Tile to all parents and especially any couples who are expecting.Patrick, Tile

When it comes to pregnancy brain, Tile tags can help alleviate the stress of preparing for your new baby by keeping track of your new baby's items and devices.

How to Use Tile Tags to Help with Pregnancy Brain

How Tile Can Help With Pregnancy Brain

For many people, airports can be pretty stressful places. There&#39;s the ever-present worry of finding and collecting all of your bags at the baggage claim, the nerves of making sure that everything is in order when you go through the TSA pre-check security checkpoints, the fear of somehow missing your flight or having to deal with delays (hello &#39;new normal&#39;), and then the added anxiety of losing something you absolutely need for your trip, like your phone, passport, or wallet.There are all <a href='https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/survey-shows-common-anxiety-at-the-airport' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>kinds of airport anxieties</a> as you make your way around the airport, and many people actively dread the process, even if they&#39;re excited and eager about their vacations in general. So what can you do to deal with baggage claim nerves and security fears? Well, this guide will go over some top tips to help out, as well as looking at a few ways in which Tile can ease your airport stresses.<h2>Keep All Values in One Place to Avoid Lost Items</h2>One of the biggest sources of stress for people at airports is the fear of losing or misplacing essential items, and those fears are not unfounded. Studies show that there are countless <a href='https://www.airportslostandfound.com/tons-of-valuable-items-are-left-behind-at-airport-security-checkpoints/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>valuable items are left behind at security checkpoints</a> and around airports every year, including everything from keys and phones to laptops, tablets, cameras, and more. So, when it comes to tips on how to keep track of your stuff during and after your flight, one of the best tips to follow is to make sure you keep all of your valuables together in one place. If you have your keys in your pocket, your wallet in a bag, your laptop in a separate case, your passport in another bag, and so on, it can be really easy to lose track of one or more of those items.If you keep everything together, like your wallet, jewelry, and tablet, in one big bag or backpack, you should experience far less stress at the airport&#39;s TSA desks, security lines, and baggage claim areas. You&#39;ll know exactly where everything is at all times, and you&#39;ll be able to access essential items like your passport and tickets whenever you need them.You can also apply a <a href='/en-mx/products' target='_self'>Tile tag</a> to your backpack. This way, if you misplace the bag anywhere, you&#39;ll be able to use <a href='/en-mx/tile-trackers/how-it-works' target='_self'>Tile&#39;s app</a> to find it, along with all of your important items and valuables.<h2>TSA and Security Tips to Streamline Your Check In</h2>Going through the TSA security lines is another big source of stress for many people, so here are a few tips to help you out. Firstly, if you&#39;re carrying liquids or sensitive items that need to be seen by the security agents, make sure to use clear plastic bags. This will make it much easier to show off the items you&#39;re traveling with and prevent any unnecessary delays in security.It&#39;s also a good idea to wear a simple, comfortable outfit. Not only will this help to de-stress you in general by making you more comfortable, but it will also make it easier when you&#39;re going through security if you need to remove any jackets, take off your shoes, remove belts, and so on before you step through the scanners.Another good tip is to make the most of <a href='https://www.tsa.gov/precheck' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>TSA pre-check services</a>. The TSA pre-check program is available at hundreds of airports across the US and allows travelers to speed up the screening and security process, getting through the airport more quickly and conveniently, with fewer checks and delays along the way. The <a href='https://www.tsa.gov/blog?search=&field_press_release_date_value=3&page=0' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>TSA blog</a> also has some great pointers on how to plan out your upcoming trips and which items are allowed through security checkpoints. <h2>Arrive Early to Give Yourself Enough Time to Relax</h2>Many people stress about missing their flight or not arriving at the airport on time, and it can be really worrying if you get stuck in traffic on your way there. So, another useful tip is to make sure you get your packing and preparation done promptly so that you can leave home early on the day of your flight and arrive at the airport with plenty of time.This way, even if there are big check-in lines or long security delays, you&#39;ll still have plenty of time to collect your tickets and have your bags checked without any worries. Plus, you&#39;ll have some extra time to grab a bite and a drink at the airport to calm your nerves, visit any airport lounges you might have access to, or roam around and enjoy the airport facilities like stores and eateries too. We found <a href='https://thatanxioustraveller.com/airport-anxiety-tips-how-beat-it/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>this great post from The Anxious Traveller</a> with some more tips and tricks on how to navigate a large airport like a pro. If you plan accordingly and have more time at the airport, you&#39;ll have more opportunities to relax and ease your worries and fears. You&#39;ll be able to comfortably make your way through security and have some free time to relax and start enjoying your vacation. After all, arriving at the airport is the beginning of the adventure!

Airport anxiety is a very real and legitimate stress. Check out Tile's top tips to easing your airport stresses and how Tile Bluetooth trackers can help!

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Travel Tips: How to Beat Airport Anxiety with Tile

Stop losing your wallet! Find your wallet fast with Tile&#39;s sleek wallet trackers that slide in perfectly next to your cash and cards.

People in the United States lose about <a href='https://www.bigskinny.net/how-many-wallets-are-stolen-each-year.html#:~:text=Though%20no%20official%20surveys%20have,year%20in%20the%20U.S.%20alone.' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>300,000 wallets</a> every year. If you&#39;re one of those people, then you know how scary it is to realize that you misplaced your wallet! You didn&#39;t just lose an expensive leather billfold or card wallet—you lost your ID, driver&#39;s license, credit card(s), cash, family pictures, and anything else you keep in your wallet. If someone else gets that information, they could steal your identity in a matter of hours.You might never find your wallet again if you left it in a busy area like a bar, restaurant, nightclub, or train station, but Tile can make the process of finding your wallet a lot easier. If you have a Tile in your wallet and it&#39;s lost somewhere nearby, all you have to do is tap a button on your smartphone to make the Tile ring. You&#39;ll follow the sound until you find your misplaced or stolen wallet—hopefully, in a matter of minutes. <h2>The Benefits of a Wallet Tracker</h2>If your wallet is lost further away, count on Tile to grab its last known location. This makes it easy to see where you left your wallet behind so you can go back and get it. In the unfortunate event of a wallet theft, turn to the Tile Network. To do this, mark your item as lost to get notified when it is found. All Tile-connected devices will anonymously scan for your wallet and update your wallet&#39;s location if they run into it.The Life360 app is compatible with both Android and iPhone, so just about anyone can take advantage of this exciting device!<div></div><h2>Why Do I Need a Wallet Tracking Device?</h2>What do you usually do when you lose your wallet? Typically, you have to search the area for maybe an hour or more, and on the worst occasions, you might not even find it at all! If you can&#39;t find your wallet you have to cancel your credit card(s), get a new driver&#39;s license, and may have to accept that you lost whatever cash you had. But this can all be avoided!Tile&#39;s wallet tracker is the perfect solution for tracking your lost wallet. Simply slip the credit card-sized Bluetooth tracker into your wallet and then make it ring whenever you need to find your billfold. You can even view your wallet&#39;s location history to see where you&#39;ve left it in the past. If all else fails, you can invite your friends and family members to join the search—all from the handy Life360 app.<img src='' alt='' title='' /><h2>How Can I Track My Lost Wallet?</h2>You can track just about anything with a wallet-tracking device. Tile offers a wide range of products, but we typically recommend the <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-slim' target='_self'>Tile Slim</a> for card wallets and billfolds. The Slim fits perfectly in your wallet, just like an ID or a debit card. Each Slim comes with a <a href='/en-mx/blog/replace-tile-slim-battery' target='_self'>three-year battery</a> and a 200-foot range that can find your wallet anywhere in the area.<h2>How Does Tile&#39;s Wallet Tracker Work?</h2>After you place a Tile Slim in your wallet, download the Life360 app on your iOS or Android device to keep track of your device. Activate your Tile tracker in the app, and then the next time you lose your wallet at home, you can simply tap <q>Find</q> in the app to make your Tile ring. The sound will help you find your wallet as long as you misplaced it somewhere within 200 feet. Another great tip is that your Tile tracker can also help you find your phone! Just double press the Tile logo on your tracker to make your phone ring loudly--even if it&#39;s set to silent. If you lost your wallet and it&#39;s not somewhere nearby, check the Life360 app for the last place seen. This tells you where you last had your wallet before it lost connection to the app. Then, use the map in the app to get directions back to it!For additional help you can ask the Tile Network to help you find your wallet. Just tap <q>Notify when found</q> in the app and when a device with the Life360 app passes within range of your lost wallet, you&#39;ll receive an automatic and anonymous notification with your wallet&#39;s most recent location!<h2>What Are Some Other Tile Products?</h2>If you want something a little flashier than the Tile Slim, check out the <a href='/en-mx/products' target='_self'>Limited Edition</a> collection to find stylish devices with original artwork. You can also experiment with a <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-mate' target='_self'>Tile Mate</a>, a <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-pro' target='_self'>Tile Pro</a> or a <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-sticker' target='_self'>Tile Sticker</a>.Try a variety of Tile trackers with our affordable bundle options. <h2>Stay in Touch With Tile Wallet Trackers</h2>Stop by the <a href='https://tileteam.zendesk.com/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Help Center</a> to find answers to the most commonly asked questions. If you need to talk to a customer service representative, send us a support ticket through the form on our website. We&#39;ll get back to you as soon as possible.You can also find Tile on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/tile' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/TheTileApp' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Twitter</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tile' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Instagram</a>. Follow us on social media to keep track of news, updates and upcoming product drops. We regularly post tips and tricks that help you get the most out of your new Tile. If you want to share your Tile with us, use our hashtag to show us how you keep track of your belongings.

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Going back to school after the pandemic is more than just remembering your face mask! Here are our top tips to help ease your kid&#39;s transition back to school.

After a long year of Zoom trials and hybrid learning tribulations, kids are finally starting to see the insides of real classrooms. However, easing back into (new) normalcy can be worrisome and hectic, especially when it comes to remembering routines, necessities for out-of-house activities, and ways of checking in and communicating. Here are some easy back to school tips to help you and your family ease into your new normal.<h2>Plan ahead: Get all the necessary items and school supplies</h2>If your child is getting ready to step back into the classroom, it&#39;s important for parents to stock up on the necessary supplies, such as pens, pencils, backpacks, textbooks, house keys, and so on. Make sure you speak with your kids and contact their teachers to learn about what you need to get.<h3>Tile key items and school supplies to avoid losing them</h3>When kids leave the home school environment and start hybrid learning in real classrooms once more, they might need some time to re-adjust, and they could accidentally lose or misplace essential items like their phones or schoolbooks. Adding <a href='/en-mx/products' target='_self'>Tile tags</a> to these priority supplies makes it easy for you to find them, so you won&#39;t have to worry about any lost possessions.<h3>Make sure everything is connected and works correctly</h3>In addition to adding Tile tags to your child&#39;s key items, you should also <a href='/en-mx/tile-trackers/how-it-works' target='_self'>check via the Life360 app</a> that everything is connected correctly and test out the Tiles regularly to make sure they work. This way, you can rest assured that if anything does get misplaced, you&#39;ll be able to find it in a matter of minutes.<h2>(Re)establishing a school routine after the pandemic</h2>One of the big challenges parents and kids can face when going back to school is establishing or re-establishing a routine that works for everyone. This is especially true when it comes to this new style of hybrid learning, involving study both at home and in class. Here are some tips to help with establishing a routine for going back to school after the pandemic.<h3>Check in with the school to coordinate a schedule that works for you</h3>A good way to start your child&#39;s new hybrid learning program is to speak with the school and get their input. Find out what the school&#39;s plans and schedule will be like and try to adapt to that in ways that allow your child to make the most of every learning opportunity.<h3>Stay flexible for back to school days</h3>You&#39;ll need to be flexible and adaptable in the early days when your child goes back to school, and parents have to be available to pick up their children, help with homework, and so on. Try to manage your own time more effectively so that you&#39;re ready for your child when needed.<h3>Be ready for nerves and worries for going back to school</h3>It&#39;s perfectly normal to have some nerves and worries when your child moves away from e-learning and into a new kind of hybrid learning. Plenty of parents are feeling the same thing. Find your own ways to de-stress, like talking to teachers and fellow parents or enjoying hobbies like exercise and yoga.<h3>Set aside some fun time with the family</h3>Your new schooling schedule should also include some downtime. Everyone needs a break from work and study now and then, and it&#39;s important to have quality time together as a family. Try to find time each day to chat with one another and do things you love.<h2>Checking in: when to check in with your kids</h2>This is perhaps the most crucial tip to help prepare your kids for post-pandemic school routines. This last year has been an upheaval for kids and parents alike and although there is comfort in returning to normalcy, many young people will still be struggling with their mental health because of the pandemic. It&#39;s important for adults – parents, teachers, coaches – to be aware of this and be ready to check in with their kids, the kids they are responsible for, as well as other people in their social circles, to offer support and comfort when needed. <h3>Checking in with your child </h3>It&#39;s important to check in with your child on a regular cadence and find out how they&#39;re feeling about going back to school or how they&#39;re coping with systems of e-learning and hybrid learning. They might have questions and worries they&#39;ve been bottling up.<h3>Checking in with other parents and friends </h3>As stated earlier on, other parents you know might be worried about their kids and other aspects of life caused by the pandemic. Check in with those you know and care about to share your concerns. This can help people on both sides of the conversation feel less alone and more supported.<h3>Checking in with yourself</h3>Don&#39;t forget your own mental health during all of this, too. The pandemic has taken a real mental toll across the population, with many people feeling scared, lonely, confused, and so on. Take time for your own emotions and do what you need to do to feel at ease, as well.This new school year will be thrilling, joyful, bittersweet, and busy but these going back to school tips can help ease that transition and make your new normal at school successful!

Going back to school after the pandemic is more than just remembering your face mask! Here are our top tips to help ease your kid's transition back to school.

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Tips for Going Back to School After the Pandemic

If you need a break but unsure about visiting airports, a road trip is probably your safest bet to travel during a pandemic. Here are some tips on how to plan a smooth road trip in 2021.

Since being cooped up during the pandemic, many people have been anxious to get out and travel again now that things are slowly opening back up. But with stricter airport regulations, and the thought of being in an enclosed plane sharing the same air as a few hundred other people, you may still be having second thoughts before hopping on a flight. A road trip is a great alternative and one of the best ways to travel. There’s nothing quite like that sense of fun and excitement you feel in the air when loading up the car, hitting the open road, and setting off on adventures with close friends or family by your side! Plus, you’ll have more autonomy to do whatever you want along the way.  Road trips are super versatile because you can make them as long or short as you like, heading wherever your heart desires and visiting the attractions and areas that interest you and your traveling mates the most. But with so many options to consider, planning a road trip can feel like quite a challenge! This guide will offer some simple tips for planning a road trip to help you have the best possible time.<h2>Plan Your Route</h2>One of the most fun things about a road trip is that you can be uber flexible, changing your plan at a moment’s notice and simply seeing where the mood takes you. Even though you may feel more spontaneous than ever, it’s still worthwhile to have a basic plan in mind and know more or less where you’re headed so you can pack and prepare accordingly. If you head off without any kind of plan whatsoever, you might end up getting lost or having no clue what to do first or even next. So make sure to chat with friends and family about what you all want to do and make a list or itinerary to give yourself a guide.Check out maps and use GPS devices to figure out the right roads to take and the best places to stop along the way, and also to make sure the places you visit are open for visitors again after the pandemic. For example if you’re planning a Route 66 run, be sure to consult a Route 66 map in advance to pick some good places to visit each day. Plus, a map makes a great souvenir! <h2>Make a List of Things You Need</h2>We get it, packing isn’t the most exciting part of any trip or vacation. It can be pretty dull to spend hours loading up your bags and car when in reality, all you want to do is set off and start enjoying yourself. Even though you might not want to do it, packing is just as important to plan for a road trip since you’re going to be visiting a lot of different places, and your car is basically going to become your home base for the days (or weeks!) ahead. Put on some feel-good music, grab a snack,  and make packing fun. Here’s a list of essentials you may want to throw in your suitcase: <ul><li>Sunglasses and sunscreen </li><li>Towels </li><li>Backpack for light traveling during the day </li><li>2-3 pairs of shoes based on your travel needs (hiking shoes, beach shoes) </li><li>Phone, tablet, and laptop chargers </li><li>Headphones (Bose, Skullcandy, Airpods, etc) </li><li>Snacks, water, and other beverages to stay hydrated </li><li>First aid kit </li><li>Vitamins and other medicine you may need in case someone gets car sick </li><li><a href='/en-mx/products' target='_self'>Tiles</a> to keep track of all your stuff. </li></ul>Check out other road trip travel checklists online for more ideas and inspiration of what to pack, and make your own list of all the essentials. <h2>Keep Track of Your Stuff with Tile</h2>Something you should keep in mind during a road trip is that it can be pretty easy to lose track of your belongings along the way, especially if you’re stopping at a lot of different places. People tend to overpack items when anticipating needs because these kinds of trips can feel a little hectic at times, especially if you’re traveling with kids. You shouldn’t have to worry about misplacing things like phones, car keys, wallets, or your child’s favorite toy while on vacation. Have no fear- <a href='/en-mx/products' target='_self'>Tile tags</a> can help! You can attach Tile tags to your belongings and sync the tags to your phone via Bluetooth to keep track of all your Tiled items near you at all times. This can help make your road trip a lot less stressful by helping you avoid those <q>Where are the car keys!?</q> moments. A simple tap on the Find button via the Life360 app on your phone will ring the item and you’ll be able to hear it wherever it is nearby, even if it’s buried under all those bags. <h2>Be Flexible</h2>So now you’ve nailed down a loose itinerary, have a plan to pack your bags, and Tiled your most important items. But what else should you keep top of mind? When planning a road trip you know you’re in charge, but also being flexible will help you avoid any frustration along the way.If you’re traveling with kids and they start to get a little restless along the way, you might want to change your plans for the day and stop off at a local attraction like a zoo or amusement park for a fun-filled family day. Or if you’re traveling with friends and someone feels a little sleepy or ill on one of the days, you can adjust to meet their needs, switching up your schedule to try an activity with a more relaxing air, rather than sticking with your original plan. Everyone loves a good beach day! Bonus tip: Make sure to pay attention to any COVID rules and restrictions at the places you visit, as some areas and attractions still enforce mask-wearing, social distancing, and so on.<h2>Have Fun!</h2>The final tip is the simplest and most important of them all: have fun! Road trips are made to be memorable and magical in all the right ways. Many families and groups of friends are able to look back fondly on their road trips for the rest of their lives, and you can do the same.Soak in every minute and make the most of your escape from day to day life. We all need a break from the grind every now and then to rest, reset, and get back to who we are. Don’t forget to tag us during all your adventures! Show us how Tile helped you during your road trip by following us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/tile' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/TheTileApp' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Twitter</a>, and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tile' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Instagram</a>. Stay safe and happy traveling, Tile Team

If you need a break but unsure about visiting airports, a road trip is probably your safest bet to travel during a pandemic. Here are some tips on how to plan a smooth road trip in 2021.

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If you want to find your lost cell phone fast, look no further than this tracker and app. Locate your phone in moments, with Tile.

<h2>The Best Tracker and App to Find Your Lost Phone</h2>Did you know that roughly <a href='https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/mobile-device-security-startling-statistics-data-loss-and-data-breaches#:~:text=70%20million%20smartphones%20are%20lost,and%2024%20percent%20from%20conferences.' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>70 million smartphones</a> go missing each year and only 7% of these are recovered? Losing a cellphone can be disastrous. Not only does it have all your private information on it, but it can also be pricey to replace. However, it&#39;s not necessary to panic every time you realize, <q>I can&#39;t find my cellphone!</q> Tile&#39;s Bluetooth tracking provides an easy and convenient way of finding a missing phone.<h3> How Tile Works to Locate Your Phone</h3>When you&#39;re rushing out the door to work and you realize your phone is missing, you don&#39;t have to be late. Tile&#39;s short-range tracking makes it fast and easy to look for a nearby phone. All you need to do is grab a Tile tracker that&#39;s been synced to your app before. Double-click it, and your phone will start ringing at maximum volume regardless of what volume it&#39;s normally set on. Follow the sound, and you&#39;ll be able to find your phone even if it ended up on top of a high shelf or under a discarded jacket. If your phone goes missing farther away from home, Tile is still here to help. As long as you have the Life360 app on your phone, you&#39;ve got a chance of finding your phone again. Instead of worrying about losing priceless photos or paying for a new phone, just log in to Tile from another device. You can tell the app, <q>Find my phone location</q> and see where the phone&#39;s last known location was. This helps you retrace your steps and figure out where your phone might&#39;ve ended up.Our app has a few helpful functions specifically for tracking down a missing phone. First of all, you can ring your phone from anywhere. So, if you suspect you left your phone at work, just tell it to ring and ask a co-worker to listen for it. We also let you send a lock-screen message to the missing phone. This makes it easy for a friendly stranger to contact you and tell you they found your phone in the park.One of the great things about the Life360 app is that it&#39;s entirely cross-platform. Our Find my Phone app will work on both iOS and Android devices. This means you can use your partner&#39;s iPhone to find your missing Android or use a Windows tablet to track down your iPhone. So, even when you don&#39;t have a Tile tracker nearby to use, the app can still help you locate a lost phone.<h3> A Cellphone Finding Tile Tale From Ron</h3>One of our customers sent us a great story that illustrates how well Tile works for finding a phone. Ron tended to lose things easily, so his son bought him a few Tiles and attached them to important items. Though Ron went weeks without using the Tiles, they ended up being a total lifesaver. After a long day of helping out a friend, Ron was ready to get in his truck and drive home. However, before he could head out, he realized his phone was missing. Ron searched all around his friend&#39;s home and yard but simply could not find his phone. Right as he was about to give up and drive away, he remembered, <q>I can find my lost phone with Tile!</q>Ron double-pressed the Tile on his keys, and instantly, he heard his phone ring. After following the sound around the dark yard, he realized his phone was actually on the bumper of his truck. Since the truck tailgate covered his phone, he couldn&#39;t see it at all. Without Tile, Ron would&#39;ve driven away and lost his phone for good. Thanks to Tile, he didn&#39;t lose any important information or end up having to pay a lot of money for a replacement. You can hear about more fun stories like Ron&#39;s by following us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/tile' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/TheTileApp' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Twitter</a>, or <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tile' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Instagram</a>. And if you want to track a phone yourself, use <a href='https://tileteam.zendesk.com/hc/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>our Help Center</a> to find the right Tile for your needs. With plenty of great Tile options to choose from, it is easy to find one that helps you find a lost phone.

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Easy steps for recycling your Tile tracker.

<h2>When Does a Tile Need to be Recycled?</h2>Your Tile was designed to last through years of regular use (and a little extra wear and tear), but like most hardware, it unfortunately won’t last forever. When your Tile has reached the end of its lifespan--don’t trash it! Tiles are 99% recyclable through your typical e-recycling process. The only thing that can’t be recycled is the battery!So, how do you know when it’s time to recycle your Tile? Here’s an easy list that can help you decide if it’s time to retire your old device and replace it with a new one:<ul><li>When your Tile’s battery is no longer working</li><li>If the Tile becomes too damaged to use</li><li>If for some reason your Tile isn’t working quite right, even after contacting customer care</li></ul>How to know if your Tile battery is no longer working:To check if your Tile has battery power, double press the Tile logo and listen for a series of beeps. If you double press the logo and you don’t hear any sound, your Tile has reached the end of its battery life. If you have a Tile with a replaceable battery, like the Tile Mate (2020) or Tile Pro (2020), replace your Tile’s battery and repeat the test. If you still hear nothing, it’s time to recycle.If you have a Tile with a non-replaceable battery, like the Tile Slim (2020) or Tile Sticker (2020), you only need to test the battery once. If you don’t hear any sound when you double press the Tile logo on your Tile device, it’s time to recycle.  What could make your Tile too damaged to use:Your Tile was built tough. This little piece of tech has been put through rigorous testing, including extreme temperatures, drop tests, and even a few rounds in the barrel of a dryer! So, with everyday use, it’s unlikely that your Tile will see much more than a few minor dings. Tough does not equal indestructibiliity, though, so it’s not totally impossible for it to break. We’ve heard tales of Tile customers who’ve dropped their keys off the roof of an apartment building, had their wallet run over by cars on the highway, and even put their Tile trackers through the wash cycle with their laundry! Every Tile comes with a standard 1-year warranty in the event of an unlikely manufacturing defect.If your Tile is deformed or damaged, we recommend you recycle your Tile and check out the latest styles to replace it, like one of our limited edition designs. <h2>How to Recycle Your Tile</h2>Tiles are recyclable at any standard e-waste/e-recycling facility near you. In your search engine of choice, type in <q>e-recycling near me</q> and you’ll be surprised by the number of facilities--and stores--that accept this kind of recycling. Pro Tip: keep a bag of e-waste at home for a convenient 1-stop shop once it’s full. If you live near a Best Buy, rejoice! Together, Tile and Best Buy are making it even more convenient to recycle your Tile. Simply bring your Tile to a Best Buy near you for easy drop-off. Best Buy will take up to 3 household items per day for recycling.<h2>Thank You for Recycling</h2>Recycling your old Tiles means you&#39;re keeping them out of landfills. This is especially important because consumer electronics require special handling to make sure that hazardous substances -- like heavy metals -- are not dumped into the environment. Thank you for recycling your Tile!For more information about how and where to donate or recycle your Tiles, visit the <a href='https://www.epa.gov/recycle/electronics-donation-and-recycling' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Electronics Donation and Recycling</a> page at <a href='https://epa.gov/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>epa.gov</a>.

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It&#39;s always on the rainiest days when you can&#39;t seem to find your umbrella. Use our umbrella finder to track it down at home, school, and more in moments.

<h2>The Benefits of Using an Umbrella Finder</h2>When the first raindrop falls from the sky, most people reach for their umbrella. However, they often get misplaced between rainy seasons. A lost umbrella is often a huge inconvenience that leads to ruined hair, damp clothes, and damaged electronics. To stay dry during a storm, you need to make sure you can locate your umbrella with ease. The Tile umbrella finder means you don&#39;t have to worry about getting caught in a rainstorm anymore. We can help you find your umbrella even if it slid under a car seat or got left behind at a restaurant.<img src='' alt='' title='' /><h2>Say Goodbye to Hassle on Rainy Days</h2>When the weather&#39;s nice, you probably don&#39;t think about your umbrella much. However, when it starts raining, this rarely used device becomes essential. Unfortunately, many people find it hard to keep track of their umbrellas. The average person will lose multiple umbrellas in a lifetime. Furthermore, umbrellas have the frustrating tendency to disappear right when you need them most. You often toss them on the porch or in a closet after using them, and then it&#39;s easy to forget where your umbrella ended up.After you finally track one down, you still risk losing it. The problem with umbrellas is that we carry them around, but once we get inside, we don&#39;t use them. This means it&#39;s super easy to leave yours in an umbrella stand at work or in your shopping cart at a store. Even if you always remember to take your umbrella when you leave a place, there&#39;s also the risk of theft. If your umbrella is just sitting in a stand, someone else can easily grab it either intentionally or accidentally.  <h2>How Tile Works to Find Your Umbrella</h2>If you&#39;re tired of getting drenched in rainstorms, install a Tile umbrella finder on your umbrella. Options like the <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-pro' target='_self'>Tile Pro</a> can be looped onto the latch or rib of your umbrella, or you can stick a <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-sticker' target='_self'>Tile Sticker</a> directly on the handle. To use the tracker, download the Life360 App and sync the tracker to the app. After it&#39;s set up, you can just forget about it until you need it. With batteries lasting one to three years, Tile umbrella trackers keep working through multiple rainy days.When you go to step out the door into a downpour and realize your umbrella is nowhere to be found, grab your phone and open the app. Tapping the <q>Find</q> option will ring your Tile. Then you can listen carefully and follow the sound to find your umbrella. Whether it&#39;s bundled up inside an old purse or shoved in the corner of the hall cabinet, the loud ring can lead you to your umbrella. Tile&#39;s tracker can also help if your umbrella gets lost while you&#39;re out and about. Any time your missing umbrella is outside the Bluetooth range but should be nearby, start by just walking around. It&#39;s possible you just left it across the office or at the front of a store, so you may be able to move around until you can ring the Tile. Next, take a look on the map and see your Tile&#39;s last known location. This can help remind you of spots you took your umbrella, so you can track it down before the next big storm.If your umbrella still hasn&#39;t shown up, turn to the Tile Network. Our Network is basically the world&#39;s biggest lost and found community. Once you mark the item as lost and tap <q>Notify When Found,</q> every device with the Life360 app anonymously scans for your missing umbrella. When a Tile device eventually comes in contact with your umbrella tracker, your app will give you the GPS coordinates for the umbrella without revealing the information to anyone else. Then, you can drive to the spot and try ringing your Tile to find the missing umbrella.With our tracker, you don&#39;t have to choose between wasting time looking for your umbrella or arriving at your destination soaking wet. Instead, the Tile tracker helps you quickly and easily locate a misplaced umbrella. If you would like to learn a little more about how our products work, feel free to send questions to our <a href='https://tileteam.zendesk.com/hc/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Help Center.</a> You can also see other great ways to use Tile trackers when you follow us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/tile' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/TheTileApp' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Twitter</a>, and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tile' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Instagram</a>.

It's always on the rainiest days when you can't seem to find your umbrella. Use our umbrella finder to track it down at home, school, and more in moments.

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When you can&#39;t find your pet&#39;s leash, it&#39;s frustrating for you and for them! Use the Life360 app to turn the leash you already have into a tracking leash!

<h2>The Benefits of Using a Pet Leash Tracker</h2>When you tell your dog that it&#39;s time for a walk, a missing leash causes a major problem. No pet owner wants to see the disappointed look on their pup&#39;s face when the promised walk gets delayed. If you want to avoid having to frantically look for your dog&#39;s leash while they wait impatiently, try a Tile pet leash tracker. Our trackers allow you to quickly locate your leash, so you and your furry friend can enjoy your walk. <h2>The Technology Behind Tile&#39;s Leash Tracker</h2>The secret behind the Tile pet leash tracker is Bluetooth. This wireless technology seamlessly exchanges data between the tracker and your cell phone. Bluetooth is a little different from cell phone service, so it keeps working even if you don&#39;t have Wi-Fi or data. When your pet leash goes missing, you can open the app and tap <q>Find</q> on your tracker. As long as the tracker is within range, your phone will use Bluetooth to send a signal to the tracker. The tracker will then ring, so you can follow the sound to wherever you absentmindedly set your leash down after the last walk.Tile isn&#39;t a standard leash GPS tracker, but we still use some GPS to augment our tracking experience. Any time our tracker is within range of your phone, it will regularly ping your phone. Then your phone&#39;s internal GPS can register its location at the time of the ping, and this information is stored in the Life360 app. When you open the Life360 app, you can view a map with the last registered location of your dog leash. This is helpful when your leash is outside of your phone&#39;s Bluetooth range. You can just open the app, remember, <q>oh, I left it at the dog park,</q> and go to retrieve your leash.A final interesting bit of technology is the Tile Network. This software allows every phone running the Life360 app to search for a lost Tile. If you&#39;ve retraced your steps and still can&#39;t find your dog leash, tap the <q>Notify When Found option.</q> All devices in the Tile Network will regularly scan for your pet leash tracker, and when they find it, you&#39;ll get a notification. The Tile Network is carefully designed to always be anonymous. No other user besides you will know your leash is missing, and no one besides you will see the location of your pet leash tracker. This feature can be handy for those days when your leash just seems to vanish into thin air. <img src='' alt='' title='' /><h2>Other Things That Pet Owners Track With Tile</h2>Using Tile as a pet leash tracker is one of our most popular uses. However, tracking leashes for dogs isn&#39;t your only option. There are all sorts of ways pet owners can use Tile to make their lives easier. Tile trackers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, so you can put them on anything you regularly lose. Does your dog have a frustrating habit of burying their favorite stuffed animal in the yard? Sew a <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-mate' target='_self'>Tile Mate</a> inside the animal to help you track it down. When your pet is always kicking their food bowl under the bed or couch, try sticking a <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-sticker' target='_self'>Tile Sticker</a> on the bottom to help you find it. You can also add a tracker to nail clippers, brushes, or other pet supplies that go missing regularly. All our products are durable and water-resistant, so they stand up to even extremely energetic pets.Some pet owners even use Tile to track their pets themselves! By looping a <a href='/en-mx/products/tile-pro' target='_self'>Tile Pro</a> on your pet&#39;s collar, you&#39;ll be able to keep track of their whereabouts. Whether you have a cat that manages to hide in strange places or a dog who runs into your overgrown backyard and refuses to budge, Tile can help you find your furry friend. The ability to ring your Tile makes it easy to locate your pet even when they hide in the strangest of places. And if they do get lost, the Tile Network may be able to help you narrow down their location.At Tile, we&#39;re always thinking of more ways to help people organize their lives and avoid the hassle of lost items. If you would like to find the best Tile for you and your pets, browse our online store. And for more ideas on using Tile trackers with your pets, follow our <a href='https://www.facebook.com/tile' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/TheTileApp' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Twitter</a>, and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tile' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Instagram</a> profiles.

When you can't find your pet's leash, it's frustrating for you and for them!  Use the Life360 app to turn the leash you already have into a tracking leash!

This Pet Leash Tracker Will Be Good for You and Your Pet

Tile just launched four new earth tone colors—Seaglass, Clay, Slate, and Blush—designed to blend into your everyday life as naturally as they track your stuff. Inspired by the natural world, the new shades are calm, considered, and available now in Tile and Tile Slim through the Life360 app.

Let&#39;s just say it: most tech accessories look like they belong in a junk drawer. Not anymore. Tile just launched four new earth tone colors—<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-seaglass?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Seaglass</a>, <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-clay?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Clay</a>, <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-slate?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Slate</a>, and <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-blush?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Blush</a>—and they&#39;re the kind of shades you actually want clipped to your keychain, slipped into your wallet, or tucked in your bag. Down-to-earth colors that are, fittingly, down to track it all. Same unmatched finding power. A whole new palette.<h3> What Are Tile&#39;s New Earth Tone Colors?</h3>The new Tile color collection draws its inspiration from the natural world—oceans, mountainsides, sun-baked earth, stone. Each shade is grounded and familiar, the kind of color that feels intentional rather than incidental. No neons. No plastics. No trying too hard. Just four shades that go with your stuff. Here&#39;s what&#39;s new: Seaglass is a muted teal — think sea glass you&#39;d pick up on the beach, not the electric teal of a 2015 phone case. Soft, a little cool, and way more interesting than black on a keychain. Clay is warm and earthy — the kind of color that looks like it belongs on a shelf at an expensive ceramics studio. It also happens to look great tucked into a bag or clipped to your keys. Your wallet has never looked this good. (And now it&#39;ll never go missing, either.) Slate is a cool, understated gray rooted in stone. If you&#39;ve been waiting for a tracker that doesn&#39;t scream <q>tech accessory,</q> this is it.  Blush introduces a subtle pink that reads mineral rather than candy-coated. It’s refined — not overly polished. She&#39;s beauty, she&#39;s grace, she knows where your wallet is. All four colors are available in Tile and <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/slim-blush?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile Slim</a>. Mix, match, and track everything you love.<h3> Why Does Tile Color Actually Matter?</h3>Because you carry your Tile everywhere. It&#39;s on your keychain, in your bag, clipped to your luggage. It goes with you to the grocery store, the gym, the airport, your in-laws&#39; house. The things you carry say something about you—and your tracker should, too. This collection was built on a simple idea: peace of mind shouldn&#39;t have to look ugly. The shift toward softer, more muted tones isn&#39;t just happening at Tile. It&#39;s a broader move in design and fashion toward palettes that feel calm and cohesive—colors you choose to carry, not just something you need. Tile&#39;s new earth tones fit seamlessly into everyday objects and environments because that&#39;s exactly how they were designed. Premium. Intentional. Timeless. And yes, still completely capable of finding your keys from across the house.<h3> What Can You Track With the New Tile Colors?</h3>Everything. That&#39;s kind of the point. Track your keys (obviously). Your bag. Your wallet. Your luggage. Your backpack. The TV remote. That pricey camera you take everywhere. Your bike. Tile&#39;s Bluetooth range goes up to 350 feet, and the ring is loud enough to hear from the next room. Picking a color? That&#39;s the hard part. And because <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/life360-stay-connected-safe/id384830320' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile lives inside the Life360 app</a>, you&#39;re tracking your stuff right alongside your people and pets—all in one place. One app. Zero wondering. Full peace of mind.<h3> The Tile + Life360 Combination: Everything, Tracked</h3>Here&#39;s what makes the new Tile colors even better: they work with Life360, the family connection app that keeps your people, pets, and most important things close. From the <a href='https://www.life360.com/location-sharing?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360 app</a>, you can:<ul><li>Find your things — Play a sound on your Tile, or track it down on the map</li><li>Find your phone — Use Tile to make your phone ring even when it&#39;s on silent</li><li>Send an SOS — Use the SOS button to discreetly send an alert to your Circle</li></ul>So while your <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/slim-clay?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>new Clay</a> or <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/slim-seaglass?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Seaglass Tile</a> is turning heads, it&#39;s also quietly doing the most important job it&#39;s ever had.<h3> How to Choose Your New Tile Color</h3>Genuinely can&#39;t pick? Here&#39;s how to think about it. Seaglass is for anyone who gravitates toward cooler tones — the kind of person who has a linen everything and probably owns at least one piece of sea glass already. It&#39;s calm-looking without being boring. Clay is warm and earthy. If your vibe runs more <q>natural materials and neutral tones</q> than <q>bright pops of color,</q> Clay is going to feel like it was made for you. Also just looks really good against leather. Slate is the easy answer if you&#39;re genuinely undecided. Gray sounds boring until you see it — it&#39;s more of a cool stone tone in person, and it goes with literally everything without looking like you just grabbed whatever was closest. Blush tends to surprise people. It&#39;s pink, but it&#39;s not pink pink — more like a dusty rose that happens to be attached to a Bluetooth tracker. If you&#39;ve been waiting for tech that doesn&#39;t look like tech, this is the one. And if you still can&#39;t pick, get two. Your keys and your wallet don&#39;t need to match.<h3> Get the New Shades. Keep Track of Everything.</h3>Four new colors. The same hard-working tracking. And the peace of mind that comes from knowing your stuff is exactly where it should be. Earth tones aren&#39;t going away. Neither is your peace of mind.<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Shop the new Tile shades →</a>

Tile just dropped four earth tone colors—Seaglass, Clay, Slate, and Blush. Same hard-working Bluetooth tracking, now in shades worth showing off. Shop the new Tile colors.

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Tile's New Earth Tone Colors Are Here And They Track as Hard as They Trend

New Earth Tone Colors Are Here

Your keys went missing. Again. If you're weighing whether the Tile Pro is worth it — or how it stacks up against the AirTag and Tile Mate — this review breaks it all down. Range, battery, durability, cost, and which phone it actually works best with. Plus: there's an SOS feature most people don't know about. Here's everything you need to decide if the Tile Pro is the right tracker for you (and your whole family's map).

<h2>Summary</h2>What this article covers:A full breakdown of the Tile Pro: what it does well, where it has limits, how it stacks up against the Tile and Apple AirTag, and what is actually the right pick in 2026.<h3>Who it’s for</h3><ul><li>Android users looking for a durable, long-range Bluetooth tracker</li><li>Mixed-household families using both iPhone and Android devices</li><li>Anyone deciding between the Tile Pro and a cheaper Tile option</li><li>Life360 members who want to get more out of their tracker setup</li></ul><h3>Key Takeaways</h3><ul><li>The Tile Pro is priced at $34.99 and is Tile&#39;s top-of-the-line Bluetooth tracker.</li><li>It has a 500-foot Bluetooth range.</li><li>The user-replaceable battery lasts about a year, unlike embedded-battery models.</li><li>IP68 rating means it&#39;s dustproof and water resistant up to 1.5 meters.</li><li>The AirTag has a precision edge for iPhone owners due to the Ultra-Wideband (UWB)</li><li>The SOS feature is available through the Life360 app, not the standard Tile app.</li><li>Best fit: Android users, mixed households, and anyone already in the Life360 ecosystem.</li></ul>Tile has been in the Bluetooth trackers game for a while, and the<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products/tile-pro?icid=blog_tile-pro_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Tile Pro</a> sits at the top of their lineup. It&#39;s built for people who want more: more Bluetooth range, more durability, and a louder speaker compared to the standard<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products/tile-mate?icid=blog_tile-pro_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Tile</a>. At $34.99, it&#39;s Tile&#39;s premium option, designed to help you locate lost items like your keys, bag, wallet, or whatever else tends to disappear at the worst possible moment. It works with both iPhone and Android devices, integrates with the Life360 app, and comes with a user-replaceable battery, so you&#39;re not tossing the whole thing after a year. Is it worth the upgrade? That depends on who you are and what phone you&#39;re holding. Here&#39;s the full picture.<h2>Specs and Design: Built to Last</h2>The first thing you notice about the Tile Pro is that it feels solid. Where the Tile is plastic, the Pro has a metal frame. It&#39;s the kind of thing you can clip to your car keys and not worry about. The rectangular shape makes it easy to tuck into a bag pocket or slip onto a keyring without feeling bulky. There&#39;s a built-in attachment point at the top, so no extra accessories are needed to get it on your keys right out of the box. Unlike some third-party trackers that require a separate holder or case, the Tile Pro is ready to go as-is. Flip it over and you&#39;ll find a QR code labeled <q>Scan Me If Found.</q> If someone stumbles across your lost keys or bag, they can scan the QR code and get your contact info. It&#39;s a simple but genuinely helpful feature that doesn&#39;t require the finder to have any app installed. Most Bluetooth trackers don&#39;t include anything like this, and it&#39;s a nice touch for real-world recovery situations. The Tile Pro is water-resistant and boasts an IP68 rating, meaning it can handle submersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. The Apple AirTag and Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 are both IP67 certified. Same 30-minute window, slightly shallower depth. Not a huge practical difference day-to-day, but the Tile Pro edges them out on paper.<h2>Set-up and the Tile App</h2>Getting the Tile Pro running takes less than five minutes. Download the Tile app (available for both iOS and Android), create a free account, and pair your device. That&#39;s it. You also have the option to use the Life360 app instead of, or alongside, the Tile app. This is where things get more interesting, because the Life360 app is where bonus features like the<a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/23053474049687-SOS-Alerts?icid=blog_tile-pro_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> SOS feature</a> and<a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/32278668390039-Smart-Alerts-in-the-Life360-app?icid=blog_tile-pro_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Smart Alerts</a> live. More on those in a moment. Once it&#39;s set up, the app displays Tile&#39;s location data on a map showing your tiled item&#39;s last known position. One important thing to understand: this is not real-time tracking. The Tile Pro is a Bluetooth tracker, not a GPS device. Location data updates when your Tile comes within range of another Tile or Life360 app user, so what pops up on the map is the most recent location it was detected, not necessarily where it sits right this second. For most everyday use cases, like finding lost items or locating a missing bag, this is totally fine. Just good to know going in. If you need real-time tracking for a pet or a family member, that&#39;s where the Life360 app&#39;s GPS features come in. It&#39;s also worth noting that older versions of the Tile app may have fewer features than the current release. Keeping the app updated ensures you&#39;re getting the full experience.<h2>The Tile Network: How Lost Items Get Found Beyond Bluetooth Range</h2>Here&#39;s where the Tile ecosystem really earns its keep. When your Tile Pro is beyond your personal Bluetooth range, it relies on the Tile Network, a tracking network built on the collective reach of Tile users and Life360 members. Any nearby device running the Tile or Life360 app will anonymously detect your tracker&#39;s signal and relay its location back to you. Nobody gets notified that they helped. It happens quietly in the background. Life360 reports over 70 million users, which means there&#39;s a large device network of phones passively helping locate lost Tiles every day. That&#39;s a real advantage over smaller or newer Bluetooth trackers that are still building their user base. The honest caveat: the network works best where people are. Dense urban and suburban areas have more Tile users nearby, which means faster and more reliable location updates. If your item goes missing somewhere rural or low-traffic, the tracking network has fewer devices to work with, and your chances of a quick ping go down. For comparison, Apple&#39;s Find My network runs on every iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Samsung&#39;s SmartThings Find network is similarly well-populated for Galaxy users. The Tile Network is competitive in populated areas but trails those two ecosystems in raw size.<h2>Bluetooth Range: What 500 Feet Looks Like in Your House</h2>Tile claims a 500-foot Bluetooth range for the Pro, which is impressive on paper. Real-world performance is a different story. Walls, furniture, floors, and interference all chip away at that number. In practice, most Tile users find that effective Bluetooth range lands somewhere between 120 and 200 feet when obstacles are involved, which is typical of limited Bluetooth range behavior across trackers in this category. That&#39;s still plenty for most homes, offices, and vehicles, but it&#39;s worth calibrating expectations before you picture your Tile pinging from a block away. What the Tile Pro does better than the Tile and most other trackers in close proximity situations is its chime volume. The tracker&#39;s chime is pretty loud, noticeably more so than the Tile, which makes a real difference when you&#39;re trying to locate something buried in couch cushions or tucked under furniture. You&#39;ll hear it. If you&#39;ve ever stood just feet away from a Tile and struggled to hear it ring, the Pro&#39;s louder speaker is the fix. One thing neither the Pro nor any Tile tracker offers: directional guidance. You&#39;re working off sound and signal strength rather than a <q>getting warmer</q> arrow. That means a bit of back-and-forth to zero in, which is worth knowing if you were expecting precision navigation.<h2>Battery Life: The Replaceable Battery Is a Bigger Deal Than It Sounds</h2>The Tile Pro uses a CR2032 coin cell battery, which is user-replaceable, with a manufacturer-estimated battery life of about one year. When it dies, you open the battery cover, pop in a new one, and keep going. This might sound unremarkable until you compare it to the Tile Slim and standard Tile, both of which have embedded, non-replaceable batteries. When those die, the device is done. You buy a new one. For the Tile Pro, a replacement CR2032 costs about a dollar. That&#39;s a meaningful long-term savings over repeatedly replacing entire Tile devices, and it&#39;s better for the environment too. If you hate throwing things away before their time, the replaceable battery alone might justify the upgrade from the Tile, especially if a dead battery has ever left you without a working tracker at the wrong moment. One thing to watch: frequent chimes and heavy network pings can drain the battery a bit faster than the one-year estimate. If you&#39;re constantly ringing your Tile to find your car keys, factor that in. The longer battery life compared to embedded-battery Tile models is still a clear win overall.<h2>Tile Premium and Subscriptions: What Costs Extra</h2>The core Tile app experience is free. You can ring your Tile, see its last known location, and use the<a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/30583035151511-Tile-Notify-When-Found?icid=blog_tile-pro_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Notify When Found</a> feature to get alerted when your lost item is detected by the Tile Network, all at no cost. To unlock the full feature set, Tile offers two subscription tiers: Tile Premium ($3/month or $30/year) adds 30-day location history,<a href='https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/30583054431895-Set-Up-Tile-Smart-Alerts?icid=blog_tile-pro_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Smart Alerts</a> that notify you when you leave somewhere without your tagged item, and item reimbursement if things go missing for good. Tile Premium Protect ($99/year) bumps the reimbursement coverage up to $1,000 for lost or stolen items. Smart Alerts in particular are worth calling out. The ability to get a notification before you&#39;ve driven away without your wallet is one of those features that sounds small until the day it saves you a thirty-minute round trip. If you&#39;re already a Life360 Silver, Gold, or Platinum member, some of these features overlap with what your plan includes, particularly location history and alerts. Check your Life360 plan before adding a separate Tile Premium subscription on top of it.<h2>Android vs. iPhone: Does Your Phone Change the Math?</h2>Short answer: yes, a little. The Tile Pro works with both iOS and Android, which is genuinely useful for mixed households where not everyone is on the same platform. That cross-platform flexibility is one of its real selling points over trackers that are locked to a single ecosystem.<ul><li>For iPhone owners: Apple AirTag is deeply integrated into the Find My ecosystem and benefits from Apple&#39;s Find My network running on hundreds of millions of Apple devices. It also uses Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology for Precision Finding. Directional arrows and distance estimates right show up on your screen. For iPhone-only households, AirTag is a very strong choice.</li><li>For Android users: the Tile Pro is a much more compelling option. AirTag is built for iPhone. Samsung&#39;s SmartTag 2 is built for Galaxy users. The Tile Pro works across Android devices without locking you into any specific manufacturer&#39;s ecosystem. Pair it with Life360, and you get crowdsourced finding, location history, Smart Alerts, and the SOS feature that generic Android find alternatives can&#39;t match.</li><li>For mixed households: Tile Pro&#39;s platform design means everyone can use the same tracker, the same app, and see the same map.</li></ul><h2>The SOS Feature: A Bonus Most People Miss</h2>Here&#39;s something the Tile Pro does that most people don&#39;t realize when they first buy it. Triple-press the button on your Tile Pro, and it sends a discreet SOS alert to your selected contacts with your location. It&#39;s completely quiet. Your contacts get notified so they can check in or send help fast. The ability to send SOS alerts lives in the Life360 app, not the standard Tile app. It also only works with 2024 and newer Tile models. But if you&#39;re already set up with Life360, the SOS feature turns a key tracker into a personal safety device, one that&#39;s already on your keychain every time you leave the house.<h2>Privacy and Security</h2>Tile handles privacy thoughtfully. Device identifiers rotate regularly, which limits the ability for someone to use a Tile to track another person without their knowledge. If an unknown Tile has been traveling with you, an alert will pop up on your phone, an anti-stalking measure that&#39;s become a standard expectation for Bluetooth trackers and one Tile takes seriously. Compared to Apple&#39;s Find My, Tile&#39;s end-to-end encryption is less comprehensive. Apple&#39;s system is designed so that even Apple can&#39;t access your location data. If privacy is your top priority and you&#39;re on an iPhone, that&#39;s worth factoring in when keeping track of what&#39;s right for you. For most everyday use cases like locating lost items and keeping tabs on your stuff, Tile&#39;s privacy protections are solid.<h2>Tile Pro vs. AirTag vs. SmartTag 2 vs. Tile</h2>Tile Pro vs. Apple AirTag ($29): AirTag wins on Find My network size, UWB precision, and price for iPhone owners. Tile Pro wins on Bluetooth range claim, IP68 vs. IP67 water resistant rating, user-replaceable battery, and Android compatibility. If you&#39;re on an iPhone and precision finding matters most: AirTag. If you&#39;re on Android or need cross-platform flexibility: Tile Pro. Tile Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 ($29.99): SmartTag 2 has UWB and tight integration with Samsung phones. If you&#39;re a Galaxy user, it&#39;s the natural fit. For everyone else on Android, especially non-Samsung devices, Tile Pro plus Life360 is the stronger combination. Tile Pro vs. Tile: Tile is smaller, cheaper, and handles basic finding well. Tile Pro has a louder speaker, a longer Bluetooth range claim, metal frame construction, an IP68 water-resistant rating, and a user-replaceable battery. The Tile Slim sits between them for wallet use, with a thin profile, longer battery life, but no replaceable battery. If you&#39;ve ever been frustrated by the Tile&#39;s quiet chime or felt like it wasn&#39;t durable enough for daily carry, the Pro solves both of those problems. The Tile Slim is worth considering if a wallet is your primary use case and slim matters more than range.<h2>Who Should Buy the Tile Pro?</h2>Great fit:<ul><li>Android users who want a well-built, durable tracker with a longer range</li><li>Mixed iPhone/Android households that need one tracker the whole family can use</li><li>Anyone already using Life360 who wants to add their everyday items to the same map as their family</li><li>People who want a user-replaceable battery and plan to keep their Tile devices for years</li><li>Anyone who wants the SOS feature as a quiet personal safety tool</li></ul>Probably not the right fit:<ul><li>iPhone-only households who want UWB precision → Apple AirTag is likely the better call</li><li>Dedicated Galaxy users who want deep Samsung ecosystem integration → SmartTag 2 is built for you</li><li>Budget-first buyers who just need basic finding → standard Tile handles that for less.</li></ul><h2>Final Verdict</h2>The Tile Pro is a genuinely good Bluetooth tracker. The metal frame, louder speaker, user-replaceable battery, and water-resistant IP68 build make it a practical, durable everyday companion. The 500-foot Bluetooth range claim is optimistic in the real world, and the lack of UWB can be a gap for iPhone owners who want precision finding, but for Android users and mixed households, those limitations matter a lot less. The bigger picture: if you&#39;re already using Life360 to keep track of your family, adding the Tile Pro means your car keys, wallet, and bag show up on the same map as your people. The Life360 app brings Tile&#39;s location data together with family location sharing, Smart Alerts, and the SOS feature, all in one place. No switching between tools when something goes missing. That kind of consolidation has real value, especially when you&#39;re already stressed about finding something.<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products/tile-pro?icid=blog_tile-pro_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Shop the Tile Pro</a> and explore<a href='https://www.life360.com/plans-pricing?icid=blog_tile-pro_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Life360 membership plans</a> today.

Tile Pro review 2026: We tested the 400ft range, 82dB speaker & 1-year battery. See if the premium tracker is worth $35 vs Tile Mate.


Tile Pro Review (2026) | Life360

Tile Pro Review (2026)

Lost your phone? That sinking feeling is the worst — but it doesn't have to last long. This guide breaks down five methods that actually work: retracing your steps, using Tile to ring your phone even on silent, Apple's Find My, Google's Find My Device, and Life360 for the whole family. Plus, what your phone needs set up before it goes missing. Because the best time to be ready is before the panic sets in.

<h2>Summary</h2>What this article covers:A practical breakdown of how phone finder tools work, what your phone needs to be locatable, and five real methods to find a lost device, including <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-blush?icid=blog_how-to-track-your-phone_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>how a Tile tracker can help you find your phone </a>even when it&#39;s on silent.<h3>Who it’s for</h3><ul><li>Anyone who has ever panicked over a missing phone</li><li>iPhone and Android users who want to know their options before disaster strikes</li><li>People who already own a Tile and want to know it can help them find their phone</li><li>Families who want one app that handles people, pets, and things</li></ul><h3>Key Takeaways</h3><ul><li>Your phone needs location services enabled to be trackable.</li><li>GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell towers all work together to pinpoint your device.</li><li>Five methods can help you find a lost phone: Retracing Steps, Tile, Find My (iPhone), Find My Device (Android), and Life360.</li><li>Tile isn&#39;t just for keys, you can use it to ring your phone even when it&#39;s silenced.</li><li>Life360 keeps your phone, your people, and your things visible in one place.</li></ul><hr/>You put your phone down for one second. One second. And now it&#39;s just...gone. You&#39;ve checked the couch. You&#39;ve checked the counter. You&#39;ve done the full pocket-pat three times. Nothing. If your phone has a habit of disappearing into the furniture, or you&#39;re dealing with something more serious like a lost or stolen device, knowing how to track it down quickly makes all the difference. The good news: there are five solid methods that actually work, and one of them you might already have sitting on your keychain.<h2>How Does a Phone Finder Actually Work?</h2>Before we get into the methods, there are a few things your phone needs to be locatable in the first place. First, have location services been turned on? Without them, most tracking tools are working blind. Your phone also needs some kind of connection to the internet or a mobile signal so that it can send live location updates to you. If your device doesn&#39;t have a connection, Bluetooth options fill in the gaps for short-range finding, especially when your phone is nearby but off the grid. You also need to be signed into a Life360 account with the device registered before anything goes missing. This is the part most people skip until it&#39;s too late. Once those pieces are in place, your device can be located through a mix of GPS (accurate outdoors), Wi-Fi triangulation (helpful indoors), and cell-tower data (useful when signal is spotty). Some apps also use crowdsourced findings. When your device goes offline, nearby users anonymously relay its location back to you. You&#39;ll never know who helped, and neither will they. If none of that was set up ahead of time, you&#39;re limited to the last known location before the phone went dark. Not ideal, but still useful. Let&#39;s jump into how to get your phone found.<h2>5 Ways to Find Your Phone (Or Your Family Member&#39;s)</h2>If everything is set up, there are a handful of ways to locate devices that have gone missing.<h3>1. Retrace Your Steps</h3>Before reaching for any app, take sixty seconds to think through where your phone actually was. The last place you remember using it. The last room you walked through. The last thing you did before the panic set in. Most phones turn up within ten feet of where their owner last remembers having them: on a counter, slid under something, left in a jacket pocket. A quick mental rewind and a physical sweep of the obvious spots saves a lot of time before you escalate to tech solutions. Check the couch cushions, the car, and the bathroom counter. It sounds obvious, but it works more often than people admit. If the physical search comes up empty, that&#39;s when you move to the methods below.<h2>2. Use Tile to Ring Your Phone (Even on Silent)</h2>If your phone is somewhere nearby (perhaps buried in a couch cushion, hiding under a pile of laundry, or wedged between car seats), <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-clay?icid=blog_how-to-track-your-phone_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>your Tile tracker can find it fast.</a> Just double-press the button on your Tile, and your phone will ring, even if it&#39;s on silent. No need to dig through every room. You&#39;ll hear it. This works within Bluetooth range (up to 350 feet) through the Life360 app. It won&#39;t help if your phone is across town, but for the classic <q>it&#39;s somewhere in this house</q> scenario, it&#39;s the fastest fix there is.<div></div><h3>3. Find My (iPhone)</h3>Apple&#39;s built-in phone finder comes on every iPhone, and it&#39;s worth setting up before you ever need it. Open the Find My app, or sign in at<a href='https://www.icloud.com' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> icloud.com</a> from any browser. Your phone will show up on a map with its current location. From there, you can play a sound to help locate it, put it in Lost Mode, or erase it remotely if things look grim. The key: location services and iCloud need to be set up in advance. If you haven&#39;t turned those on yet, that&#39;s the first thing to do after reading this.<h3>4. Find My Device (Android)</h3>Android users have the same core capability through Google. Head to android.com/find, sign in to your Google account, and your phone or tablet will show up on a map within the hub. From there, it&#39;s the same playbook as Find My: you can ring it, lock it, or erase it. As long as your phone is on and connected to the internet, you&#39;ll be able to see its last known location and take action.<h3>5. Life360 for the Whole Family</h3>If the lost phone isn&#39;t yours, there&#39;s still hope. Life360 lets you see your phone right alongside your family on one shared map. So when you or anyone in the family asks, <q>Where&#39;s my phone,</q> you can use your app to see where everything is in one view. <a href='https://www.life360.com/learn/check-in-with-life360-place-alerts?icid=blog_how-to-track-your-phone_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Place Alerts</a> and<a href='https://www.life360.com/blog/how-to-track-location-history?icid=blog_how-to-track-your-phone_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> location history</a> make it easy to retrace your steps when your phone (or your teen&#39;s phone, or your parent&#39;s phone) has gone quiet. It works across the whole family of devices, which makes it useful in a way most single-device trackers aren&#39;t.<div></div><h2>Other Things Tile is Great at Finding...</h2>Once you know your Tile can find your phone, it&#39;s worth knowing the rest of what it can do. Slip a<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products/tile-slim?icid=blog_how-to-track-your-phone_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Tile Slim</a> into your wallet, and you&#39;ll never stand at a checkout counter wondering where it went. Stick a<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products/tile-sticker?icid=blog_how-to-track-your-phone_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Tile Sticker</a> on your laptop, TV remote, or anything else that tends to disappear. And if you&#39;re a pet parent who wants your cat or dog on the same map as everything else, <a href='https://www.life360.com/pet-safety?icid=blog_how-to-track-your-phone_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360 Pet GPS</a> gives you the real-time location for your pet, right inside the Life360 app, with details displayed alongside your family and your things.<h2>Find Your Phone Before You Lose It</h2>The best phone finder setup is one you put in place before you need it. Enable location services. Register your devices. Link your Tile. Sign in to your accounts. When something goes missing, you want to be the person who already has the tools ready to go. <a href='https://www.life360.com/?icid=blog_how-to-track-your-phone_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360</a> brings your phone, your family, and your favorite things together in one app, so you&#39;re not bouncing between four different tools in a panic. Start for free and add what you need as you go.<a href='https://www.life360.com/plans-pricing?icid=blog_how-to-track-your-phone_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Try Life360 for free today</a>.

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Your dog escaped again. Surprise! (Not really.) If you're researching GPS trackers and keep seeing the Halo collar pop up alongside Life360 Pet GPS, this one's for you. We break down both side-by-side — GPS accuracy, battery life, virtual fences, cost, and more — so you can stop second-guessing and start tracking. Spoiler: one's built to contain your dog, the other keeps your whole family (pup included) on one map.

<h3>Summary</h3>What this article covers: A side-by-side feature comparison of the Halo collar and Life360 Pet GPS to help pet parents decide which tracker actually fits their dog and their life.<h3>Who it&#39;s for:</h3><ul><li>Pet parents researching GPS collars and dog trackers before buying</li><li>Dog owners who&#39;ve heard of the Halo collar and want to know how it stacks up</li><li>Families already using Life360 who want to add pet tracking without a second app</li><li>Anyone trying to figure out if the Halo collar&#39;s price tag is worth it</li></ul><h3>Key Takeaways:</h3><ul><li>The Halo collar is a dedicated GPS dog collar with virtual fences, training feedback, and activity tracking that requires a Pack Membership Plan subscription to function.</li><li>Life360 Pet GPS taps into satellites and cellular networks for real-time tracking, and lives on the same map as your family, people, and things.</li><li>For pet parents who want everything in one place, Life360 is the stronger fit.</li></ul> You would think that after your beloved dog snuck his way out of the gate for the tenth time, you wouldn&#39;t be surprised. But nope, you&#39;re still a little surprised, or at least a little panicked when it happens. A reckless driver could whip around a corner and endanger your pet, or your fur baby could simply get lost. Even when your dog is actually just quietly sleeping upstairs, that low-grade background hum of <q>Where is my pup right now?</q> is something a lot of dog owners carry around. Honestly, it&#39;s exhausting. But then you remember: there are dog trackers out there, right? They help you know exactly where your dog is, whether he&#39;s in his dog bed or halfway to his favorite park, unsupervised. So you start researching. Two brands you&#39;ve probably come across: the Halo dog collar and the Life360 Pet GPS. Both promise to help you keep tabs on your dog. Both use GPS. But beyond that, how do you accurately compare them? We can help you there. This guide is a side-by-side comparison of the two and can help you select the right tracker for your pup.<h2>What Is the Halo Collar?</h2>The Halo collar is a GPS fence collar designed to keep your dog inside a boundary without a physical fence. It creates wireless GPS fences using the Halo app, and when your dog approaches or crosses one of those boundaries, the collar delivers sound, vibration, and static feedback to redirect them. It also logs activity and tracks your dog&#39;s location in real time. The Halo system is designed to fit dogs with neck sizes ranging from 8 to 30.5 inches, so it works for small dogs all the way up to large breeds. It&#39;s a self-contained training and containment tool, and for pet parents with large properties and no physical fence, it was built specifically for that problem. The current version — the Halo collar 5 — builds on earlier versions with updated GPS accuracy and app functionality through the Halo app.<h2>What Is Life360 Pet GPS?</h2>Life360 Pet GPS is a real-time GPS tracker that clips onto your dog&#39;s existing collar and shows your pet on your Life360 map, right alongside your family members and Tile-tracked items like keys or wallets. It taps into satellites and cellular networks for live location updates. It also lets you set up Places (virtual fences) with arrival and departure alerts, and includes Escaped Pet Mode and a Lost Pet Alert that notifies nearby Life360 members to help bring your dog home. Unlike GPS fence collars, it delivers no sound, vibration, or static feedback to your dog — it&#39;s a tracker, not a training tool. It tells you where your pet is, so you can take action. The biggest thing that separates it from most pet trackers: it&#39;s not a separate app for a separate problem. Your pet, your people, and your stuff all live on one map. If you&#39;re already a Life360 family, adding your dog is just... adding your dog to the family Circle.<h2>Setup and Ease of Use</h2>You want a tracking system that&#39;s intuitive and fits into your routine with ease. Getting up and running with the Halo collar involves downloading the Halo app, activating a Pack Membership Plan, and working through Halo&#39;s structured onboarding before you can use the full GPS fence system. There&#39;s no way to skip the training sequence, which some pet parents find genuinely useful, and others find a bit much when they just want to know where their dog is. If you&#39;re already a Life360 member, your dog shows up on your existing map once you activate the tracker. It auto-connects to what you already have. For new users, getting started is straightforward: download the Life360 app, choose a membership plan that includes Pet GPS, and activate your device. The app walks you through setup step by step, and most people are tracking their pet within minutes. If you want a tracker that slots into your existing routine without much friction, Life360 has the edge here.<h2>GPS Accuracy and Real-Time Tracking</h2>Both products offer real-time GPS tracking, but they&#39;re doing it for different reasons. Halo uses what they call PrecisionGPS™ technology, claiming accuracy within 1.4 feet of the intended boundary location. That level of precision matters when you&#39;re relying on the collar to enforce a GPS fence — a few feet in the wrong direction means a false alert (or a missed one). The Halo system mixes GPS, LTE, and Wi-Fi to maintain fence accuracy, and in suburban areas with strong signal and home Wi-Fi coverage, it performs well. Life360 Pet GPS taps into satellites and cellular networks to update your dog&#39;s location on the map in real time. Location accuracy depends on the environment and signal strength, which is precise enough to know your dog is in the neighbor&#39;s yard and not the park three streets away. The goal here is awareness and response, not virtual containment. You&#39;re watching your pet on a map and getting alerts when your pet leaves your designated safe zones. Both products show your dog&#39;s location; they just put that data to work differently.<h2>Virtual Fences and Safety Alerts</h2>This is Halo&#39;s home turf, and it does this well. The Halo collar lets you create and manage virtual fences using the Halo app, and you can set up multiple GPS fences globally, even in areas without Wi-Fi or cellular service, using beacon technology. When your dog gets close to a boundary, the collar delivers that sound, vibration, and static feedback we mentioned earlier. There&#39;s also a return whistle feature that cues your dog to come back before they&#39;ve crossed the line. For pet parents whose dogs have learned that the sound means turn around, this system works. The honest caveat: some dogs eventually learn to ignore fences, especially if the feedback is inconsistent or they&#39;re highly motivated by whatever&#39;s on the other side. That&#39;s not a knock on Halo specifically — it&#39;s just the reality of GPS fences with any brand. Life360 uses virtual fences tied to specific addresses or areas that you designate as a <q>Place</q> or safe zone in the app and you will receive a notification when your pet arrives or leaves that area. No feedback to the dog; it&#39;s an alert to you. Simpler, but paired with Escaped Pet Mode and the Lost Pet Alert to the Pet Finder Network, it&#39;s a response system more than a containment system. Different job, done well.<h2>Battery Life</h2>This one&#39;s pretty clear-cut. The Halo collar has a battery life of up to 48 hours, or roughly two days, as advertised. Real-world use tends to put it closer to 14–18 hours, depending on GPS activity, which means daily charging becomes part of the routine. The silver lining: it charges fast, in about an hour. Life360 Pet GPS gets up to 14 days per charge under normal use, with a 6-month Reserve Mode for low-power situations when you need the device to last longer at reduced accuracy. For pet parents who&#39;d rather not add <q>charge the dog tracker</q> to their nightly checklist, that difference is real.<h2>Comfort, Design, and Durability</h2>Both Halo and Life360 dog collars are purpose-built for dogs that have active and messy lives. If your pup encounters walks, hikes, mud, rain, or the occasional swimming incident, you need something that holds up. At the same time, what is more important than the comfort of your pet? They&#39;re part of the family, after all. The Halo collar carries an IP67 waterproof rating, which holds up well in rain and puddles. It&#39;s a lighter build, which some pet parents prefer, especially for smaller breeds. It fits a wide size range, which is genuinely useful for smaller dogs. Cosmetic wear over time has come up in user reviews, and while IP67 handles everyday wet conditions fine, frequent swimmers may want something rated higher. Life360 Pet GPS is IP68 rated (or water resistant up to 5 feet) and built to handle any splashes and whatever adventure your pup decides to go on that day. It fits collar widths up to 1.25 inches, so it&#39;s worth double-checking the fit if you have a small dog with a narrow collar. Both are designed to sit on the collar without weighing your dog down, and comfort-wise, neither is going to drive your dog crazy.<h2>Subscription Costs and Long-Term Value</h2>This is where the comparison gets real, so let&#39;s just look at the numbers. A Pack Membership Plan is required for every Halo collar to activate and keep GPS services running. The subscription plans include:<ul><li>Bronze at $9.99/month</li><li>Silver at $14.99/month</li><li>Gold at $19.99/month</li></ul>Each additional collar added to a plan is available at a lower monthly rate. Halo offers an annual plan where you get one free month built in, which helps, but the math still adds up. The minimum cost for the basic subscription plan over three years is $359.64, and that&#39;s before the collar itself, which starts at $599. If you have two dogs and need two collars, that cost doubles on the hardware side. For Life360, the tracker is $49.99. Pet GPS tracking is included with:<ul><li>A Gold membership at $14.99/month</li><li>Platinum at $24.99/month</li></ul>Those same memberships also cover family safety features such as crash detection, emergency dispatch, 24/7 roadside assistance, 30 days of location history, and location sharing for your family. One plan. One map. Your dog, your kids, your elderly parent, and your car keys are all covered. For families who want pet tracking without stacking another subscription on top of their existing ones, that bundled value is genuinely hard to beat.<h2>Training and Practical Use</h2>Halo leans into behavioral training more than any other feature. The collar is designed to reinforce boundary awareness through customizable feedback, and the Halo app includes structured training programs to help your dog learn what the feedback means. For pet parents who want to invest time in that process, the system is built for it. Activity tracking and the dog&#39;s health data are also logged through the app, so you can keep an eye on patterns over time. Life360 Pet GPS doesn&#39;t offer training features for your dog. It&#39;s truly about tracking them and alerting you. It works best alongside solid recall training and physical fencing where possible. But Escaped Pet Mode, Place Alerts, and the Lost Pet Alert to the Pet Finder Network make it a strong response tool when things go sideways anyway. If your dog has good training and you just need to know where they are when they slip out, Life360 does that job really well.<h2>Connectivity and Signal Reliability</h2>Both products rely on GPS as the foundation, but how they stay connected in the real world is worth understanding. Halo mixes GPS, LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth assist to maintain signal and fence accuracy. In suburban areas with solid cell coverage and a dedicated Wi-Fi setup at home, this combo performs well. In rural or heavily wooded areas, some users report more signal variance and occasional false boundary alerts. The GPS fences work without Wi-Fi or cellular in beacon mode, but full GPS dog tracking requires connectivity. Life360 Pet GPS runs on LTE-M cellular with Bluetooth Long Range and multi-constellation GPS as backup layers. It doesn&#39;t rely on a home Wi-Fi connection to function. Coverage varies by network, but the multi-constellation GPS approach gives it more to work with in areas where a single signal source might struggle.<h2>Customer Support and Community</h2>Halo has received mixed reviews on customer support — some pet parents report positive experiences, others have run into challenges getting issues resolved. The resale market for Halo collars is active, which may reflect that the product isn&#39;t the right fit for everyone who buys it. Life360 is used by 91 million members, holds a 4.8-star rating on the App Store and 4.5 stars on Google Play, and has a well-established support infrastructure.<h2>Which One Is Right for Your Dog?</h2>Here are a few areas to consider as you decide which is better for your family. If your main goal is GPS containment because you have a large property, no physical fence, and you want a system that redirects your dog before they leave the boundary, the Halo collar was purpose-built for that. It&#39;s a serious tool for a specific job. If your dog is already physically fenced, but you want to know the moment they escape, and you want to be able to find them fast when it happens, Life360 Pet GPS is built for that response moment. If you&#39;re already a Life360 family — tracking kids, a parent, or everyday items — adding your dog to the same map is a no-brainer. One app, one membership. If you have multiple dogs and the idea of paying for two collars plus two subscription plans makes you want to lie down, Life360&#39;s membership structure is worth a serious look.<h2>Final Thoughts</h2>The truth is, your dog is going to do what your dog is going to do. You can&#39;t begrudge your pet for being a pet! She might hop the fence or chase a squirrel, and even the best-trained dogs might wander. If you don&#39;t want to rely on your fur baby&#39;s instincts and instead trust your own, Life360 is all about giving YOU the information you need and keeping your dog safe. Learn more about pet safety with Life360 and keep your whole family, including the four-legged ones, safe and found.

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