Although the community tracking features of AirTag and Tile work almost identically, AirTag has a clear advantage. This is because an AirTag can leverage any Apple device with the Find My app, which Apple says is approaching one billion devices already.
The biggest difference is the range; the Pro can be used from further away, and it comes with an even louder ring, so even if your missing items are a few hundred feet away, you can use the Tile Pro to track them down in no time at all.
How long do Tile mates last?
Here’s a simple recap of the batteries in each Tile: Tile Mate – Non-replaceable battery with a 3-year lifespan, no charging required. Tile Slim – Non-replaceable battery with a 3-year lifespan, no charging required.
The Tile Mate and Tile Pro have replaceable batteries which last for a year and are easy to replace yourself. And, if you join Tile Premium or Premium Protect, you don’t ever have to worry about buying replacement batteries; we’ll send free battery replacements every year for subscribers in eligible countries.
Is Tile better than AirTag? – Related Questions
How do you get a free battery from Tile?
If you have 1 Tile with a replaceable battery , you will receive 1 free battery. If you have 6 Tiles that need a battery replacement, you will receive 6 batteries! If we do not have a shipping address on record before your Tile reaches 11 months, update your address and we will send your battery replacements.
How often do Tile batteries need to be replaced?
For Tiles with a replaceable battery, the battery will last up to a year. If you are a Tile Premium or Premium Protect subscriber, you will receive free battery replacements yearly.
Does Tile Pro 2022 have replaceable battery?
Water-resistant with an up to 400 ft. Bluetooth range, our loudest ring and up to 1-year replaceable battery, Pro easily attaches to anything you need to keep track of regularly. Just open the free Tile app and tap Find to locate your stuff.
Can you replace the battery on a Tile device?
What if my Tile battery dies?
You can replace the battery yourself. For Tiles with a non-replaceable battery, you cannot access or change the battery. Older Tile models with a 1-year non-replaceable battery are eligible for reTile, which allows you to replace or upgrade your Tile at a discounted rate.
Tile Slim (and Original) does not require battery change or charging! We designed Tiles to run for a full year with zero upkeep. No battery replacement or charging is needed for an entire year.
Does Tile work without a plan?
You can use your Tile without a Premium or Premium Protect subscription. While we highly recommend the benefits provided by our subscription plans, our primary goal is to make sure you are connected to the things that matter most.
Can Tile track a car?
Tile makes car tracking affordable and easy. All you have to do is pick any Tile tracker (we recommend the Tile Pro for maximum power) and pop it in your glove box or under a car seat.
How far away can a Tile be tracked?
Tile’s trackers have Bluetooth ranges from 250 to 400 feet depending on the model, but Apple does not specify an exact range for its AirTag.
Can tiles be used as a GPS tracker?
The Tile itself does not have GPS location services.
For example, to track your Tiled car keys in real time, the keys must be within Bluetooth range of your smartphone. To learn more about on how Tile can best be used with pets, review Use Tile with My Pets. The Tile Network can help you track moving objects.
Yes, just make sure both devices have the most up-to-date Tile app version. Both devices can ring the shared Tile as long as the device is within Bluetooth range of the Tile. You can ring a shared Tile one user at a time.
Does Tile work without WiFi?
You do not need a data connection (cellular or WiFi) to:
Ring your Tile (requires Bluetooth only) See your Tile’s location history. Find your phone.
Does tile mate have a monthly fee?
If you’re a new customer and purchase the Mate through directly through Tile, the first year of Premium is free; after that, the subscription costs $29.99 per year.
