AirTags, tracker tags etc.
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Quick question for the tech minded of you.
Father in law is getting a little deeper into his memory loss and we’ve discussed him getting a tracking device of some sort to keep on his key ring.
He’s happy with the idea and mentioned it would actually make him feel more confident in himself when out and about. So the question is which one?
Mrs RJ and myself use IPhones but FIL has android, not sure if that has any impact on what to order so over to you lot. Thanks.
Father in law is getting a little deeper into his memory loss and we’ve discussed him getting a tracking device of some sort to keep on his key ring.
He’s happy with the idea and mentioned it would actually make him feel more confident in himself when out and about. So the question is which one?
Mrs RJ and myself use IPhones but FIL has android, not sure if that has any impact on what to order so over to you lot. Thanks.
snobetter said:
Apps for phones also like Life 360 which allow you to keep a tab on each other.
Don’t want an app, otherwise I would have asked for app recommendations thanks. One of the issues is he occasionally forgets his phone but never his keys which are always in his pocket. Hence the tag for his key ring. What's the use case? For him to find his keys or for you to find him?
If the former, then Tile works well with both Android and iPhone, otherwise an Air Tag plays with IPhone.
Note none of these are true trackers, they rely on either Bluetooth (Tile) or the iPhone network (Airtag), so can't give realtime location, only when they are 'seen'.
If the former, then Tile works well with both Android and iPhone, otherwise an Air Tag plays with IPhone.
Note none of these are true trackers, they rely on either Bluetooth (Tile) or the iPhone network (Airtag), so can't give realtime location, only when they are 'seen'.
Edited by Mammasaid on Tuesday 26th November 11:54
Mammasaid said:
What's the use case? For him to find his keys or for you to find him?
If the former, then Tile works well with both Android and iPhone, otherwise an Air Tag plays with IPhone.
Not none of these are true trackers, they rely on wither Bluetooth (Tile) or the iPhone network (Airtag), so can't give realtime location, only when they are 'seen'.
For us to find him……. If the former, then Tile works well with both Android and iPhone, otherwise an Air Tag plays with IPhone.
Not none of these are true trackers, they rely on wither Bluetooth (Tile) or the iPhone network (Airtag), so can't give realtime location, only when they are 'seen'.
The best standalone will probably be an Apple Airtag, but as already pointed out, these rely on other people's phones to see them and report the location. In general they work quite well and can be used to track the tag worldwide...but I can guarantee you that it will be that one time you need it that your luck would have it that no one with an iPhone goes near to you.
Tractive Dog Tracker
Something like this? Not suggesting you put it round his neck but if you could find something similar which would attach to keys then you may be on to something.
Something like this? Not suggesting you put it round his neck but if you could find something similar which would attach to keys then you may be on to something.
Problem with a tag is if he goes walkabout in the woods or somewhere remote they will be useless as no network to shake hands with.
The dog tracker above is interesting as I have that one for the my dog but it's a bit big for a set of keys. You might be able to get a cat sized one but the battery won't last long. With it's phone network connectivity it's never out of range and also sees WiFi and bluetooth
The dog tracker above is interesting as I have that one for the my dog but it's a bit big for a set of keys. You might be able to get a cat sized one but the battery won't last long. With it's phone network connectivity it's never out of range and also sees WiFi and bluetooth
Far Cough said:
Problem with a tag is if he goes walkabout in the woods or somewhere remote they will be useless as no network to shake hands with.
The dog tracker above is interesting as I have that one for the my dog but it's a bit big for a set of keys. You might be able to get a cat sized one but the battery won't last long. With it's phone network connectivity it's never out of range and also sees WiFi and bluetooth
We've got a dog tracker from Pawfit (for the dog, not a human) and it needs charging every 3 days on average, if the OP's father-in-law is getting forgetful then that might cause an issue keeping it charged. It's about the size of a matchbox.The dog tracker above is interesting as I have that one for the my dog but it's a bit big for a set of keys. You might be able to get a cat sized one but the battery won't last long. With it's phone network connectivity it's never out of range and also sees WiFi and bluetooth
If the FiL only goes out and about near people then one of the bluetooth trackers (AirTag, Tile) would be the way forward.
If you need to track it using Apple and Android I think Tile is the answer, AirTags can't be tracked using an Android phone.
As others have already said, if you're an iPhone user then an AirTag will work best with your phone. However, it's going to be very dependant on there being other Apple network devices in his vicinity.
A more reliable solution would be a GPS-based tracker that's able to communicate with your phone. There are plenty of them that are aimed at people with dementia, but prices seem to vary a lot (and many also require a subscription).
A more reliable solution would be a GPS-based tracker that's able to communicate with your phone. There are plenty of them that are aimed at people with dementia, but prices seem to vary a lot (and many also require a subscription).
MesoForm said:
We've got a dog tracker from Pawfit (for the dog, not a human) and it needs charging every 3 days on average, if the OP's father-in-law is getting forgetful then that might cause an issue keeping it charged. It's about the size of a matchbox.
If the FiL only goes out and about near people then one of the bluetooth trackers (AirTag, Tile) would be the way forward.
If you need to track it using Apple and Android I think Tile is the answer, AirTags can't be tracked using an Android phone.
The tractive goes into power saving mode when at the home WiFi location and battery lasts 2 weeks +If the FiL only goes out and about near people then one of the bluetooth trackers (AirTag, Tile) would be the way forward.
If you need to track it using Apple and Android I think Tile is the answer, AirTags can't be tracked using an Android phone.
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