Tile Sport, analysis of this very resistant and elegant tracker

We carry more and more things with us: keys, mobile, wallet, purse, backpack, camera, etc. And very usually some of these components can end up missing. It is on these occasions When else would we like to carry a Bluetooth tracker? with which to find any of these accessories. In addition, it is necessary to take into account what some of the losses entails, such as the wallet or purse: renew all personal documentation and cancel all bank cards.

However, there have been solutions for these situations on the market for years. Tile was born as a project on the Internet, more specifically on the platform of through crowdfunding Kickstarter. After achieving the imposed objective, the company began to launch products to the market. All of them baptized as "Tile". This year 2017 the range has been updated and has been increased by two new products: the «Pro» range. Within this new family there are the «Tile Style» and «Tile Sport». And we are going to present you an analysis of this latest model, the most adventurous of all.

A 'wearable' has to be a fashion accessory and take care of its design

Over the years, w, those little gadgets that are an accessory but that people can wear. The Tiles are not a w to use, but we could treat them as such. And more with the latest models: Tile Sport and Tile Style.

We will focus on the sportier model and we can tell you that its design, much more compact than in other generations, is robust and pleasant to the touch. In addition, the Tile Sport is a tracker that is stylish, even if it is focused on a use in the mountains or while we practice extreme sports.

The Tile Sport is simplistic: in addition to having a reinforced chassis, with a small hole in the upper part where we can put a washer to be hung in a backpack or place it on the keychain with our car or house keys. Finally, in the very center we will have the Tile logo that also functions as a button - later we will explain what it is for.

Able to withstand dives, shocks and its range of reach is double

The new Tile Pro have two target audiences: adventurers and those who cannot ignore fashion. The model we have tested is the strongest in the company's catalog. This means that it will withstand shocks and immersions under water at a maximum depth of 1,5 meters for a maximum of 30 minutes —After this limit, the company is not responsible for possible equipment malfunctions.

Also, the coverage distance of these Tile Pro has been doubled compared to other models. The first thing you should know is that the connection is made through Bluetooth and that it can reach the 200 feet or 60 meters. Of course, you will always need the use of a mobile and its relevant application.

Easy setup and easy handling. The 'Tilers' will be your tracking companions

This GPS tracker, besides having a nice design, It is very easy to handle. The first thing you should do is download the app from the App Store. Once downloaded to your iPhone, the first thing they will ask you for is a registration (email address and password). After verifying this registration, you can start with the configuration. But, be careful, it is a very simple configuration.

You choose what type of accessory you want to use with the Tile Sport —or any other model— and After activating the Bluetooth and the WiFi of the iPhone, the link between both devices will be ready. You do not have to do anything else.

From then on, in the app from Tile for iPhone you will find your command control from which you can claim your lost accessory at any time. Remember yes They are in that range of 60 meters from where you are, it will appear on the mobile map. Otherwise, you will see that a message appears on the iPhone screen that will tell you to activate the warning as soon as it is detected or found. This means that you can make use of other «Tilers» —Users of these computers throughout the world— that will make up a very powerful tracking network. That is, when a Tiler is near your lost object (wallet, camera, backpack, etc.), a notification will assail you on your mobile with an exact location of its situation. And this will be thanks to the other user's Tile.

Likewise, from the Tile itself, we can make a reverse move: we will also have our phone in a safe place at all times. Pressing the button (logo) of the Tile Sport twice, we will activate the acoustic warning of our mobile to tell us where it is.

Less positive part: a case study of planned obsolescence

So far everything has been positive, of course, whenever you need one of these GPS trackers for your belongings. However, there is always the downside to all of this. And is that each tile you buy will have a limited use. And not because you need to update it, but because it will be impossible for you to access the battery: it is a type of obsolescence programmed with notice.

When you go to get a Tile Sport or any of its catalog brothers, you are advised that they have a useful life of approximately one year. Of course, working at all times. But once you run out of battery you will have two options. Either buy another or get in touch with the guys at Tile. In the latter case, they will offer you a discount for your next purchase.

Editor's opinion

I had never owned a Bluetooth tracker. However, during all these days testing the Tile Sport it has seemed like an accessory —or w- very interesting. Above all if you are prone to going on excursions with the whole family. And more, if there are small children in these activities. You will already know that the smallest of the house usually manipulate everything that falls into their hands. And if at any time they get lost, with the Tile Sport it will be much easier to find them.

I'll give you an example: we go out to the mountains with the little ones (the oldest is 3 years old). In this case, when we stopped for a little snack, I neglected myself and took the car keys. In this, something else caught his attention and left the keys on the floor. They were close to us, but not in sight. Good thing I had the Tile Sport on my keychain. And that he was determined to try it on a day-to-day basis. It was only enter the mobile application and press the button so that the Tile Sport emits a sound alert.

Now, not being able to change the battery of these trackers It is an imposition on the part of the company. And it is that every year you will have to resort to them to make a new purchase.

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