AirTags And More: Decoding How Smart Trackers Help Travellers Find Lost Luggage

In today’s fast-paced world, keeping track of your belongings while travelling can be a challenge. Thankfully, smart trackers have changed the way we keep track of our belongings. These innovative devices use cutting-edge technology to provide real-time location information, ensuring peace of mind during your journeys. But how do AirTags work? What does the SmartTag use to track locations? Is JioTag Air different from other devices? We decode how these top smart trackers work to revolutionise your travels. 

AirTags, SmartTags, JioTag Air: What makes smart trackers an essential travel companion?

Also known as Bluetooth trackers, smart trackers use a combination of GPS technology and Bluetooth connectivity to pinpoint their location. Unlike traditional tracking devices that rely on cellular networks, smart trackers operate independently, ensuring privacy and reliability.

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Some of the most popular smart trackers on the market include Apple’s Airtag, Samsung’s SmartTag and JioTag Air.

How do AirTags and other smart trackers work?

By attaching a smart tracker to your luggage, backpack, or other valuable items, you can easily track their location in real time. If your belongings are misplaced or lost, the tracker can help you locate them easily and in no time.

Bluetooth tracking tags have a unique signature that can be easily traced through this technology. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is established to use very little battery power to maintain a connection between the tracker and your personal device. This Bluetooth signal is emitted privately and securely, using signals of other devices to know its precise location. Don’t worry, no one but you can see the location of these trackers unless you have shared it with your friends or family members. These tracers pin the exact location and even help you find your way to them.

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The most popular smart trackers to pick for your travel

Apple AirTag

The AirTag is only designed for Apple users and uses the Find My app to track all your devices. You can share the location of one AirTag with up to five people. How do Apple AirTags work? By using Bluetooth and GPS location.

Key features:

• One-year battery life, easily replaceable.
• Water-resistant
• Customisable with initials and emojis.

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Samsung SmartThings Tracker, Galaxy SmartTag and Galaxy SmartTag2

Samsung users can choose from three smart trackers to locate things through the SmartThings App.

Key features:

• Long battery life: SmartThings Tracker lasts one week with a charging option, while the Galaxy SmartTag lasts up to 300 days, and Galaxy SmartTag 2 lasts up to 500 days, featuring easily replaceable batteries.
• Water-resistant

Tile Pro, Mate, Slim and Sticker

Compatible with iOS and Android, Tile specialises only in Bluetooth smart trackers, creating versatile designs that can be discreetly used to find your belongings. They are different from others because they have the SOS alert option and do not require accessories to attach to your objects.

Key features:

• Battery life: While Pro lasts one year, Mate, Slim and Pro last up to three years, featuring easily replaceable batteries.
• Water-resistant

JioTag

Activated with Apple’s Find My and JioThing App, the JioTag works just like other Bluetooth trackers.

Key features:

• One-year battery life, easily replaceable.
• Water-resistant

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