Tile app for locating misplaced stuff

[PrincessBandit]

Balu got sick and tired of me constantly "losing" my keys, wallet, head etc. So several months ago he bought a set of 4 Tiles which work using Bluetooth. They finally arrived last week and I now have one on my keyring, one secreted inside my wallet and another on my school keys. Now sure, if my keys were stolen the first thing any thief would do is remove the Tile (if they see it) but these are primarily designed for people like me who put their stuff down somewhere and can't then find it again.

I've already had to use it (you activated them via an app on your phone) and it's been great. No more lost keys!

But it got me wondering. For every stolen bike thread I've seen, I wondered if these might work for a vehicle. Ok, they are designed to be stuck on a phone, or keys etc. but given that you can find a small portable item using this, surely it would work for something larger? Vehicle GPS tracking devices are expensive to buy and then I believe there is a yearly fee attached to using the service. I haven't tried sticking the last one inside the fairing of my bike (they come with super adhesive stickies) but I might try it just to see how effective it is.
As they work via Bluetooth they should transmit as long as they are in range of another Bluetooth device. You can also report your Tile as stolen which can apparently "speak" to other Tiles and eventually track yours down.

Has anyone already tried using this el-cheapo version of tracking for a vehicle?

[Waihou Thumper]

:) What then...

[PrincessBandit]

:) What then...

Aha, I have a plan so cunning.....

I would locate my phone using findmyiPhone from my iPad :yes:

[Waihou Thumper]

Aha, I have a plan so cunning.....

I would locate my phone using findmyiPhone from my iPad :yes:

And....so it goes on and on...
Tried a lanyard around the neck for keys? ....:) or a chain to the pocket, purse? Simple stuff, rather than the tech?

[Akzle]

bluetooth range is about 10m on a good day.

[bogan]

Stuff has been done for years with vehicle tracking systems, not with bluetooth, but the same tech of tracking sig strength and activating audible alarms when close enough is nothing new. Generally done in conjunction with GPS to get in range to begin with.

Bluetooth is not a MANET (mobile adhoc self configurating network) so won't be able to track your tile unless someone else has the app on their phone and authorises the thingo to talk back to internet. Not saying it couldn't happen, but I wouldn't rely on it; especially considering the battery life on a tile itself.

[Gremlin]

bluetooth range is about 10m on a good day.
3 different classes, 1 up to 100m, 2 up to 10m, 3, up to 1m.

Then you have bluetooth headsets for helmets and they're getting up to 1km ish...

[Voltaire]

I use an app called " looking" ....often there is a sub app called 'swearing'

[skippa1]

bluetooth range is about 10m on a good day.
Bullshit. Bike coms good for at least a km.

[husaberg]

Aha, I have a plan so cunning.....

I would locate my phone using findmyiPhone from my iPad :yes:

305844
you can even use it to find you kitties..........:rolleyes:
I remember the whistling key rings............:whistle:

[Tazz]

I remember the whistling key rings............:whistle:

Fuck they are annoying. I bought one 2 weeks ago for someone at work who doesn't have a smartphone for the modern ones. The damn thing goes off at a fart before it will a bloody whistle.

[PrincessBandit]

305844
you can even use it to find you kitties..........:rolleyes:
I remember the whistling key rings............:whistle:


Fuck they are annoying. I bought one 2 weeks ago for someone at work who doesn't have a smartphone for the modern ones. The damn thing goes off at a fart before it will a bloody whistle.

Yeah, RipperRoo92 (son) gave me a whistling locator not that long ago 'cos even he got sick of me losing my keys. It can be turned on and off though, so that kinda defeats the purpose for a person like me... I generally find the same as Tazz - the slightest noise makes it go off!!

[Big Dog]

Clapper ones are better. Just don leave your keys on the nightstand.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[bogan]

All my adds on the whole internet are now about tiles since I googled this one. PB, I hate your face :violin:

[R650R]

screw this hi tech shit, just kick some furniture and swear and someone else will find it for you..."are you looking for these" :)

[PrincessBandit]

All my adds on the whole internet are now about tiles since I googled this one. PB, I hate your face :violin:

:cry: I feel your pain

[Gremlin]

All my adds on the whole internet are now about tiles since I googled this one. PB, I hate your face :violin:
What ads? :scratch:

[husaberg]

Yeah, RipperRoo92 (son) gave me a whistling locator not that long ago 'cos even he got sick of me losing my keys. It can be turned on and off though, so that kinda defeats the purpose for a person like me... I generally find the same as Tazz - the slightest noise makes it go off!!

I use this ap for my keys and phone
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/216x146/26/34/e1/2634e105b1c4f61eedbb613e66938f5b.jpghttp://cs403917.vk.me/u182348799/a_5b7d97cb.jpg

For home I use this one
http://www.rvhomeontheroad.com/uploads/2/1/0/4/21047754/403286187.jpg

I guess this one could suit you
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODE3WDEwMDA=/z/w9MAAOxy-NVSFDNq/$T2eC16hHJIkFHSY0gspfBSFDNp8tdg~~60_35.JPG
http://images1.pravasionline.com/getimage?cid=37212&prefix=2&ext=.jpg

[PrincessBandit]

Clapper ones are better.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

"And ven did you get ze clapper?" (Ivana Humpalot to Austin Powers) hmmmmm?

[Big Dog]

"And ven did you get ze clapper?" (Ivana Humpalot to Austin Powers) hmmmmm?

A little distracting when going like the clappers.

I don't recommend bursting out with laughter should it happen either. :shutup:


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Banditbandit]

Cool ..

Does it have one that will help me find my work ethic? - lost it a while ago ..

Also my mate lost his sex drive ... I'm sure he'd like to find that.

Can I ue it to keep track of my mistress ??

[husaberg]

Cool ..

Does it have one that will help me find my work ethic? - lost it a while ago ..

Also my mate lost his sex drive ... I'm sure he'd like to find that.

Can I use it to keep track of my mistress ??

One of these for the mistress maybe.
http://www.absolutelygps.com/images/dog-collar-gps.jpg

this will stop her straying.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-dog-Underground-Shock-Collar-Dog-Training-Pet-Electric-Fence-System-training-/121431831437?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1c45e6b38d.

[Banditbandit]

this will stop here straying.



http://www.policestateusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vicious-dog-attack.jpg

[Akzle]

Can I ue it to keep track of my mistress ??

why would you want to??

[Banditbandit]

why would you want to??

She might be meeting up with the wife ... I'd need a bit of warning ...

[husaberg]

She might be meeting up with the wife ... I'd need a bit of warning ...

Seriously most threesomes should be spontaneous..........;)

[Banditbandit]

Seriously most threesomes should be spontaneous..........;)

Yeah .. naaa .. I think my wife would react very very badly to that suggestion ...

[Big Dog]

Yeah .. naaa .. I think my wife would react very very badly to that suggestion ...

That is why it should be spontaneous. So it is not your idea.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[husaberg]

Yeah .. naaa .. I think my wife would react very very badly to that suggestion ...

You're overthinking this, because you have to convince her its her idea. There is likely an app for that.

[Banditbandit]

You're overthinking this, because you have to convince her its her idea. There is likely an app for that.

My cellphone doesn't run apps.

[husaberg]

My cellphone doesn't run apps.

I was joking of course, but guess what, you need an upgrade.
http://nypost.com/2014/08/23/looking-for-a-threesome-theres-an-app-for-that/

http://www.yourtango.com/2014208889/online-dating-new-hookup-sex-app-threesome-3nder

http://www.askmen.com/news/dating/3nder.html

[Banditbandit]

I was joking of course, but guess what, you need an upgrade.
http://nypost.com/2014/08/23/looking-for-a-threesome-theres-an-app-for-that/

http://www.yourtango.com/2014208889/online-dating-new-hookup-sex-app-threesome-3nder

http://www.askmen.com/news/dating/3nder.html

Yeah - I know you are joking .. but seriously, no I don't. My cellphone is for me to contact people with - not the other way round ... All I need to be able to do is make calls and send and receive texts. It does all that. Sometimes I forget to turn it on for several weeks.

I've got by on this planet for more than 50 years with minimal technology and I think I can cope for the rest of the time on the same basis.

I'm still a little freaked listening to the computer on my bike boot up when I turn on the key ..

PS: The apps are amusing ... but seriously? Not interested ..

[Gremlin]

My cellphone is for me to contact people with - not the other way round ... All I need to be able to do is make calls and send and receive texts. It does all that. Sometimes I forget to turn it on for several weeks.
Horses for courses :pinch:

My mobile is almost never off (save for a restart or in an area/flight where mobiles must be off), most people ringing me... but it's a business tool to me...