For people who are constantly losing things, buying a Bluetooth tracker could be a lifesaver. However, many people don’t want to splash the cash on the trackers promoted by their choice of branded phone – Apple or Samsung.
An alternative tracker, which is compatible with Apple and Android phones, is the Chipolo ONE Spot. A single Bluetooth tracker was originally £30 but it is currently discounted to only £24, and the four-pack is down from £120 to £71.
The Chipolo ONE Shot can easily be added to your key rings, or placed into a pocket. What makes it a stand out tracking device though, is that it can be used on Apple’s Find My network. Compared to the discounted prices of AirTags on Amazon, which are £28 each, the Chipolo is £4 cheaper for a single and a staggering £23 cheaper than a four-pack of AirTags on sale for £94.
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The advantage of being able to use Apple’s Find My network is that millions of other Apple users will also be able to detect your missing items and report back the location, reports the Express. Therefore, if you lose your keys in an airport, you’ll be able to track them globally.
Living in the UK means we are used to rainy weather, but thankfully the Chipolo ONE Spot is water resistant so you won’t need to worry too much about it becoming damaged if it is out in the elements. It also includes a replaceable battery that lasts up to a year.
Another plus for the Chipolo ONE Spot is that it has a loud in-built speaker, which claims to be louder than the AirTag’s, that will help you find your missing items. However, one drawback is that the Bluetooth tracker lacks the Precision Finding that is offered to the AirTag on iPhone.
Many customers have been pleasantly surprised by this bargain tracker, as one five star reviewer said: “Easy to set up, much needed as always losing keys. Easy to use and recommended to friends.” Another customer branded the tracker as “very good” while adding: “I am very pleased with the product. It works flawlessly with my iPhone.”
A third complemented its use on their pet. They wrote: “Excellent, lightweight tag for my small dogs collar, more accurate location than Apple tag.”
However, some customers weren’t completely satisfied, with one writing: “The product design is ok but nowhere near the polish of AirTags. The only reason I am keeping it is because it is louder and hidden in my backpack that is the only thing that matters.”
Another reviewer agreed, saying: “Good value but does not have all the features of airtags for near field location.”
If you are looking for a Bluetooth tracker for a bargain price that can work outside its own app, you can click HERE to buy the Chipolo ONE spot.
For people wanting to stick with the Apple AirTags, a single device is going for £28 on Amazon. Additionally, the SmartTag2 from Samsung is selling for a cheaper price at £15.28.