The Find My network covers more territory and is more accurate in our testing for item finding. You can even ask Siri on an iPhone or HomePod Mini to find the tracker. The integration makes setup a breeze, and all controls are found in the Find My app. And if you’re on a device besides an iPhone, Tile is the obvious choice since AirTag doesn’t support anything besides Apple.īut if you have an iPhone, the answer is to get an AirTag. Tile wins in the design category, with multiple models to pick from that feature a way to attach out of the box. You’ll be able to locate each tracker on a map with relative ease via your smartphone. The core promises of the AirTag and Tile trackers are pretty much the same. It’s not really a requirement and doesn’t boost the network in a way that levels the playing field against AirTag, however. The latter is a subscription service (starting at $29.99 per year) that can deliver smart alerts if you leave something behind as well as make your Tile eligible for a battery replacement. You’ll still be able to spot your tracker on a map, though, and you can even set alerts if you’re on Tile Premium. It’s in the millions, while Apple’s is approaching a billion.
The key issue is that Tile’s network is much smaller and relies on Tile devices or those with the app. Essentially, the tracker can connect with other devices on Tile’s network, which works to pinpoint a location to your tracker. Additionally, the speaker inside can produce a louder tone, which is helpful for finding.Īnd like AirTag (and Samsung’s SmartTag or Chipolo), the same basic technology for tracking is Bluetooth. It sports a user-replaceable battery and a key ring hole.
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It features a standard Bluetooth range, and the battery cannot be replaced.
Tile: Broad compatibility and multiple models to pick from You will need to purchase an accessory, like a key ring for $35 from Apple or $12.95 from Belkin, to secure it onto something. Luckily, it does feature a user-replaceable battery that should last for a year. It’s a small circular disc that features no adhesive padding or even a key ring hole. There is only one AirTag to pick from, and its design functionality is a bit limited. It’s something that Tile cannot match yet, as it doesn’t feature ultra-wideband. It also uses a range of other tech (ARKit, Bluetooth and sensors) to enable this feature. The newer iPhones listed above support this and can use it to see where the devices are, spatially. Precision Finding is made possible by Apple’s U1 Chip, which delivers ultra-wideband support. Distance away in feet and arrows on the screen will help guide you to the tracker, and it all updates in real time. Essentially, when you’re looking for an AirTag and you have a general idea of where it is, you can click Find in the app for the respective tag and get turn-by-turn directions to it. If you have an iPhone 11 or newer, you’ll get to use Precision Finding with AirTag. It’s a more extensive network over Tile’s, which is in the millions. Apple’s network is made up of all the iPhones, iPads, Macs and iPod Touches online - that total number is approaching a billion. And with standard tracking on a map, AirTags have tended to be more accurate than a Tile tracker. With Tile, you’ll need to open the Tile app, and it’s just a bit more clunky. It’s all built in to the point that you can even ask Siri where one is or create a shortcut to access it easily. Within the Find My app, you tap the Items tab to see all of your AirTags on a map and easily ping them. The experience is straightforward and intuitive. It’s the same way you’d track a Mac, Apple Watch, iPad or even AirPods. The whole experience lives within the Find My app, making it easy to see your AirTag and other devices that support Find My. You also don’t need to make an account since the tracker is tied directly to your Apple ID. The setup happens in just under a minute, and no heavy lifting is required. It pays to go with AirTag if you have an iPhone.
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