The setup process for the Mate is simple on both Android and iOS: Download the Tile app, create an account, and follow the prompts to update a few settings. A fifth Tile key finder is set to debut next year that will offer Ultra Wideband connectivity for more precise location data, matching a feature found in Apple AirTag and the Samsung SmartTag Plus. While not a criticism exactly, it should be noted that the Tile Mate (2022) does not support ultra-wideband technology for precision tracking, instead giving you a general location for the tracker and the item it’s attached to. Help us eliminate excess waste and keep batteries out of landfills by recycling your outdated unit at your local e-waste center.

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As noted above, each Tile has a two-way tracking feature that lets you press a button twice to make your phone ring. Like the Tile Mate (2021), the new Slim and Sticker should last about three years before you have to replace them. You can also get a Smart Alert feature that notifies you when you've left the house without a critical item like your wallet, keys or backpack. But there are some important differences, from the design and build to their performance, toughness, capabilities and longevity.The Tile Pro, Tile Mate, Tile Slim and Tile Sticker are all arriving now, but one of the more exciting Tiles won't be here until early next year. If someone comes across your lost tile, they can scan the QR code, and it will give them the contact info you've provided to Tile. The tracker connects to your phone via Bluetooth, and you use a companion app (Android, iOS) to tap the misplaced item and sound an alarm.

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While there's no matching the Tile Pro's range, you could make the argument that a 400-foot range is a nice-to-have, not a must-have. Nothing's really changed with the Tile Slim in terms of range — it still should be able to track missing wallets at up to 250 feet. Every Tile in the new lineup is water-resistant and can withstand splashes and even a 3ft/1m plunge into the water for up to 30 minutes. In addition to the new design, IP67 water resistance means the Tile Pro can be submerged in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes without damage. This is first used during the setup process, and once that is complete a double-press of the button rings your Bluetooth-connected smartphone via the Tile app, helping you locate it.Still, the lack of a replaceable battery was a common complaint about early Tile key finders, so expect that criticism to resurface in regard to the 2021 edition of the Tile Mate. Being a small, square device with a button on its front and a hole for attaching to your keys or bag, the current-generation mate is closest to the original Tile device. In the case of those two devices, that's because their form factor doesn't making swapping out batteries very practical.