The loss of luggage is perhaps one of the worst events that can happen to you when you go on vacation.
If it is impossible to foresee this type of inconvenience, you always have the possibility to act against the current by equipping your suitcases and backpacks with a luggage tracking device so that you can track them.
These devices offer more or less important location precision. And while they won’t guarantee you’ll find your bag, at least you’ll have an idea of where it is.
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apple air tag
Aimed at owners of Apple devices, this small, light (11 g) and thin (3.2 cm in diameter) Bluetooth beacon makes it possible to detect with great precision, from a few centimeters to several thousand kilometers, their personal belongings (suitcase, keychain , helmet, bicycle…). For good reason, compatible with iPhone, iPad and MacOS, the AirTag is permanently geolocated and visible in the “Locate” application available natively on the brand’s devices.
If the beacon is within a ten to twenty meter radius, it communicates via Bluetooth with your Apple device to restore its position. On the contrary, if you are not nearby, you can connect anonymously to Apple devices potentially located near it that then send your AirTag’s location information to iCloud.
The AirTag offers other convenient features such as the ability to ring the accessory remotely or even request to be notified if someone finds the tag thanks to “Lost Mode”. The AirTag is easily installed in minutes – just plug it into your iPhone or iPad and start setup. In addition, the device has an IP67 certification that gives it some resistance to dust and allows it to be submerged up to a meter deep for 30 minutes. The autonomy of its standard battery is one year, says Apple.
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Available in two colors (black and white), Tile Pro sports a sleek, compact design that fits many objects. Compatible with Android and iOS, this beacon offers a long-distance Bluetooth range of up to 120 meters, as well as highly accurate geolocation. Setting up Tile Pro is done simply by pairing it with a smartphone.
You can then locate the beacon with the Tile app and ring the device when needed. The device also offers one of the loudest ringtones on the market. If you lose your smartphone, another of its features gives you the possibility of locating your terminal simply by pressing the main button on Tile Pro.
Although this accessory does not offer real-time geolocation, it does have a “Community” feature: by declaring your beacon lost in the app, other Tile users passing near your lost property can automatically and anonymously report your location. IP67 certified and compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google and Siri voice assistants, its button battery ensures a year of autonomy.
Samsung SmartTag+
Available in black or blue, the Samsung SmartTag+ tracker takes the shape of a small pebble that easily attaches to your suitcase, bag, or even your pet. Robust, the device, which can only be used with smartphones and tablets from the South Korean manufacturer, easily pairs with your Samsung smartphone or tablet and its SmartThings Find application allows you to access its functions and accurately locate it near and far.
Among them, a button to ring the tag or even an inverted detection mode to find your Galaxy smartphone or tablet using the SmartTag+. In the event of theft, each Samsung smartphone or tablet can also pick up the Bluetooth signal from the SmartTag+ and indicate its presence and approximate location thanks to the Samsung Galaxy Find Network. In addition, the device offers an augmented reality detection option.
Source: BFM TV
