Many travelers to different countries of the world suffer from losing their bags or luggage and personal belongings upon their arrival at their destinations, and it is a problem that it is recommended to use Bluetooth tracking devices to solve.. What are the advantages of these devices and how do they work?
Bluetooth tracking devices are usually used with keys, bags, bicycles and pets, and they are devices the size of which is slightly larger than a coin with a rectangular or round design, and they are equipped with a ring for fixing the objects to be tracked, according to a report by Al Jazeera Net.
There are many companies specialized in producing and including Bluetooth tracking devices "airtag" (Airtag) from the American company Apple, and"Tail" (Tile) f"Chipolo" (Chipolo), as well "Galaxy Smart Tag" (Galaxy Smart Tags) from Samsung.
How Bluetooth trackers work:
Bluetooth trackers work in a similar way to how wireless headphones and smartwatches do. Basically, the trackers communicate with smartphones and tablets in close range via Bluetooth technology.
said Patrick Bellmer, from the German Technologies Portal "Hayes online": "When the tracker and smartphone are in the coverage range, they get to know each other because of the previous pairing, and then they can share data.".
Coverage range:
In the event of losing a key or a wallet equipped with a Bluetooth tracking device, the smartphone can find these things, but it is required that they be in the close range of the smartphone, which extends to 100 meters, but ranges between 10 and 20 meters in buildings depending on the nature of the walls and ceilings"according to Bellmer.
Metals reduce the range of Bluetooth technology, so reinforced concrete and aluminum cases are problematic in some cases.
And when the connection occurs, the Bluetooth tracker appears on a map, or it can make a sound, so the user can find the lost thing through one of the two methods, and in theory the user can attach the tracker to almost everything from car keys to an animal collar. Pet when out on long rides.
Bellmer believes that there are no significant differences between Bluetooth trackers in terms of quality as simple search devices and are available at a low cost, but the processing method and other details – such as water resistance – are not the same in all devices.
The German expert added that the American company Apple – and other competing companies such as Tile and Samsung – depend on broadband technology "uwb" (UWB) to facilitate the search process. And in the application, not only the location is shown, but the directions for the direction of the search are shown by means of arrows.
But what happens when a user loses their wallet while traveling miles away? Companies resort to a trick to compensate for the short range of Bluetooth technology, by allowing other smartphones to search as well.
In principle, any device with the application in question installed can locate trackers from other companies. In this case, the data is transmitted in encrypted form and eventually reaches the owner of the tracking device. And the more users, who use the application in question, the greater the possibility of finding the tracking device and its associated things, and it may also be useful for the application to show the last location of the wallet or keys.
Tips when buying:
The user must take into account some important points when he wants to purchase one or more tracking devices; It must support the smartphone or tablet of the user, and if the tracking device is present, it must support broadband.
Samsung devices work "Galaxy Smart Tag" On Android devices only, Apple AirTag devices are limited to supporting mobile devices equipped with the Apple operating system "iOS"However, tracking devices "Chipolo" And"Tail" It is compatible with both operating systems, and the battery in trackers usually lasts between 1 and 3 years, depending on the manufacturer, model, and method of use.
