Android's "Find My Device" Trackers: How It Works & Is It Worth It? (Pebblebee)

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @mrdiggie3321
    @mrdiggie3321 5 месяцев назад +68

    Tip: When you pair Pebblebee to Google's network you should still install the Pebblebee app because it can update the tag firmware. No sign-in required, and you don't need to disassociate the tracker to update it..

    • @ThaMonkeyClaw
      @ThaMonkeyClaw 5 месяцев назад +3

      Still waiting on my 4 pack to arrive, but I was wondering this exact thing, thanks!

    • @andrewgould699
      @andrewgould699 3 месяца назад

      Excellent tip,works well,piss easy to do,thanks.

    • @kgerakopoulos
      @kgerakopoulos 3 месяца назад

      firmware update fails continuously... I have two units only the 1st has been updated after 30 times of reseting pebblebee. Google has many problems but pebblebee also

    • @ThaMonkeyClaw
      @ThaMonkeyClaw 3 месяца назад

      @@kgerakopoulos I got mine in June and went on a trip using them, mine all updated ok and they worked pretty well the whole trip

    • @DarthAwar
      @DarthAwar Месяц назад

      ​@@ThaMonkeyClawsame thing for new Moto Tags by Motorola

  • @Pixlewatchtoo
    @Pixlewatchtoo 5 месяцев назад +99

    I hope google makes a First-Party UWB tracker with regular Bluetooth support as well. And hopefully starting from the Pixel 10 all Pixels have UWB support

    • @jonny11bonk
      @jonny11bonk 5 месяцев назад +3

      That would mean that only devices with the UWB modules can benefit in that. For example, only the Pixel Fold, Tablet and all >6 Pro variants have it.

    • @AGunz982
      @AGunz982 5 месяцев назад +9

      @@jonny11bonk So because some users don't have UWB devices, we all suffer?

    • @flakes369
      @flakes369 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@jonny11bonk ok and?

    • @jonny11bonk
      @jonny11bonk 5 месяцев назад

      @@AGunz982 Where in my comment can you find the word "suffer?"

    • @AGunz982
      @AGunz982 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@jonny11bonk Opposite of benefit?

  • @74357175
    @74357175 5 месяцев назад +126

    The fact that it is rechargeable is huge!

    • @PSYCHOV3N0M
      @PSYCHOV3N0M 5 месяцев назад +17

      Not really.
      Rechargeable batteries don't perform well in cold weather. They drain fast.
      Alkaline batteries or something similar are better and user-replaceable.

    • @bradavon
      @bradavon 5 месяцев назад

      He also doesn't say how long they last. I'd be surprised if it's 6 months like the Samsung Galaxy Tags.

    • @rnrbnl7097
      @rnrbnl7097 5 месяцев назад +22

      @@bradavon did you even watch the video lol

    • @74357175
      @74357175 5 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@PSYCHOV3N0MI've had tile with replaceable batteries and it's a nightmare. They don't last long enough to forget about, but are not easy (and cheap) enough to replace often. With rechargeable, you at least can recharge easily and frequently, which I see as the lesser evil.

    • @extra4542
      @extra4542 5 месяцев назад +8

      @@PSYCHOV3N0Mnah I have AirTags and the replaceable batteries don’t last even close to the claims, even the ones that came inside from Apple. Id rather have rechargeable than constantly having to buy new batteries

  • @KEHTABP
    @KEHTABP 5 месяцев назад +21

    The biggest question is whether the Google Find-My-Device network is an "opt-in" or "opt-out" network.
    If people have to specifically opt-in for their phone to even report a location of an encountered tracker, it'll be very limited. Especially in the areas with limited tracker availability.
    Apple and Samsung report the location automatically regardless and that's what makes them awesome

    • @JR-os2dp
      @JR-os2dp 5 месяцев назад +2

      It's opt in. Google offers 3 options in the Find My Device app when opting in.

    • @iCakeMen
      @iCakeMen 4 месяца назад +8

      The Google find my Device App isn't even preinstalled on many devices

    • @DarthAwar
      @DarthAwar Месяц назад +1

      Opt In currently but is going to Automatically Opt People in Later in most countries for better reliability, Remember all data is Encrypted and Anonymised so should be safe to use

  • @samlazar574
    @samlazar574 5 месяцев назад +38

    I will be buying into this eco system. It's time to replace/sell my tile tracker.

  • @killbit
    @killbit 3 месяца назад +6

    I've been using these now for 3 months and they are nowhere near as good as apples airtags. Google's network isn't as big as apples. I've tested 3 pebble tags over 3 months. These tags have only been seen (registered) by other android phones 26 times. I carried the tags with me into the office which has approx 200 people in it. Along with visiting shops and supermarkets. Was shocked at how poor they performed.
    Apple airtags performed way better. Had no issues tracking the tags and providing near realtime.updates
    .
    I'm sure once Android turns on the network for all their phone by default it will be better. But at the moment. It's just not there. Which makes android based trackers nearly useless.

  • @F35Nerd
    @F35Nerd 5 месяцев назад +23

    Would be nice if they have UWB to work with phones that have it, and for phones that don't it could revert to the bluetooth method

    • @hardikjain3157
      @hardikjain3157 5 месяцев назад

      And what are the phones that you think have uwb ? even the latest smasungs dont have it

    • @dshw
      @dshw 5 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@hardikjain3157 Pixel 6 and later. Not sure about other brands.

    • @ashutoshpani
      @ashutoshpani 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@hardikjain3157 Samsung had it since S22.

    • @TheoWerewolf
      @TheoWerewolf 5 месяцев назад

      Coming...

    • @leexgx
      @leexgx 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@hardikjain3157only samsung plus and ultra has UWB (the base models still don't have it, even the s24)

  • @timothyds7453
    @timothyds7453 2 месяца назад +5

    As I've read from the comments and already feared myself ... this is a great concept but ... as long as android users have to willingly download and participate in the 'find my device' app; it is almost useless since almost no one has done this.
    I myself just downloaded and activated it because of this vid ... so I'm sure 99% in my region has not.

    • @DarthAwar
      @DarthAwar Месяц назад +1

      All Android Devices have the App out of the Box except Samsung's as they have their own ecosystem

  • @jordanintheknow
    @jordanintheknow 5 месяцев назад +29

    Hope you all enjoyed! Loved making this video... If you have any questions leave some comments down below! =)

    • @quentin580
      @quentin580 5 месяцев назад

      Are these features USA/North America only? Find My Device hasn't been updated since May for me in the UK so these features & new 3rd party compatibility are nonexistent.

    • @Daniel-gl3si
      @Daniel-gl3si 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@quentin580It rolled out in Germany and I got the notification on my phone a couple of days ago. So it's already in the EU 😉

    • @imSterling
      @imSterling 5 месяцев назад

      Jordan, either you have big man hands or that Pixel 8a is smaller than I thought 😂
      Either way, great video!! I'm waiting for Google's tags, mainly for UWB.

    • @Babas013
      @Babas013 5 месяцев назад

      what about comparing the pebblebee app and the find my network?

  • @jordanacperry8797
    @jordanacperry8797 4 месяца назад +2

    I really hope Google does release a first party version. If they happen buy Pebblebee I just hope they build upon the excellent foundation they already have.
    The only change I would want is a more aesthetically pleasingly look to the trackers and hopefully some nice looking cases like the leather ones made for airtags.

  • @Shady899
    @Shady899 5 месяцев назад +2

    I preordered some of the clips. I can't wait for them to arrive!

  • @fredwilliams7540
    @fredwilliams7540 Месяц назад +1

    UWB would be nice. I bought a Moto Tag, but unfortunately, Find My Device does not support UWB yet.
    My issues stem from the FMD software. Default settings are they will only report location in high traffic areas. So don't expect much if you are not in a high traffic area.
    The FMD will map where the device is. Unfortunately, unlike Samsung, it doesn't map where you are. So it about like asking for directions to a location, and not knowing where you are starting.
    Samsung gives a history of where your device has been for the last week, which can give you a hint on where is will be. Also, Samsung will always report the last position was found. FMD forgets the last position if more than 7 days old.
    FMD is promising, but I am sticking to Samsung Smartags for now.

  • @gabrielrubio7425
    @gabrielrubio7425 5 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome video. Super detailed and straight to the point.

  • @yaboipookiepook
    @yaboipookiepook 5 месяцев назад +4

    I prefer to use Google products because I like their platform and features. However, I wouldn't have any issue using third-party air tags that offer the same functionality as Google's. The design and appearance are unimportant to me; I only care about the essential features. I would be happy to use them if they worked seamlessly with the Google platform. I wouldn't be concerned with any other aspects. Just provide me with the functionality I desire and ensure it integrates with the Google ecosystem. That's all I ask for; I won't quibble over anything else. I just want what I paid for, nothing more.

  • @WillSavage1991
    @WillSavage1991 5 месяцев назад +6

    Anyone got updates about rollout outside the US? Still waiting for this on my P7 in the UK.

    • @AnyTng
      @AnyTng 5 месяцев назад

      my whole family already got it in Portugal but many of my friends didn't, it's slowly rolling out.

    • @bradavon
      @bradavon 5 месяцев назад

      This is about the physical Trackers which are US and Germany at the moment.

    • @tamgax
      @tamgax 5 месяцев назад +1

      I got my chipolo trackers on 31st May - they work well 👍

  • @ascerta
    @ascerta 4 месяца назад +4

    Anyone tested it out yet in the field? Like a simulating a stolen bike riding around the city, how accurate would the tracking be and would it work?

    • @Chicagomostly
      @Chicagomostly 4 месяца назад +10

      It doesn't work.I've had 2 for three weeks. The find my network does not locate them on any phone other than my own. You have to change your settings to be "network in all areas". Since this is NOT the default, almost no android phones will ping a Pebblebe tracker. Unless Google changes this default setting and pushes it to everyone, these tags are almost useless.

    • @targetacquired2061
      @targetacquired2061 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@ChicagomostlyYou are correct and this is super irritating. They're mostly useless, as I only can see my clips location every few days. The Samsung tags work much much better, but limited to only Samsung phones.

  • @tuapuikia
    @tuapuikia 11 дней назад +1

    Please opt in to the "find my device" network. The more devices on the network, the better we can locate lost and stolen Android devices.

  • @VaansWorld
    @VaansWorld Месяц назад

    Lol I can tell you're using that Vocal Enhancer in Premiere Pro heavily

  • @AarronS
    @AarronS 5 месяцев назад +3

    I love this. I will be buying these. Excellent video.

  • @MrMikey1273
    @MrMikey1273 5 месяцев назад

    I like this. I had been using a tile pro for my keys and had a tile card for my wallet but the tile card had a non replacable battery and it died. I like that. Ive been considering switching to the Samsung tracker with my s23fe. Now that this is available im not sure. How robust the tracking network is the decision factor to think about. The Samsung tracker will support ultra wide band though

  • @Babas013
    @Babas013 5 месяцев назад +2

    what about comparing the pebblebee app and the find my network?

  • @marvnch
    @marvnch 5 месяцев назад

    Love that it's rechargeable! Going to buy a few

  • @paulfarrant108
    @paulfarrant108 5 месяцев назад +5

    Shame the feature isn't available in the UK

    • @sleepingunderthewire
      @sleepingunderthewire 5 месяцев назад

      It is. I bought the Chipolo and it activated find my device on my phone. They'll activate it for others soon enough.

    • @LooNeYlv
      @LooNeYlv 5 месяцев назад

      Only US & Canada for now. But google says in upcoming months it should be worldwide. I'd bet it will happen in October Google I/O event, along pixel 9 lineup release. 😉

    • @neox-k3j
      @neox-k3j 5 месяцев назад

      It got released a few days ago in Germany

  • @TheoWerewolf
    @TheoWerewolf 5 месяцев назад +6

    Uhm.. I think you have that backwards.. "rechargeable batteries" have limited lifespans and once dead, on devices like these, are not replaceable. Admittedly, given the time between charges, it's effectively forever, but point stands. On the other hand, you can get rechargeable button batteries and since they are replaceable, you can ... replace them.

  • @an0n1man
    @an0n1man 5 месяцев назад +1

    When using the Samsung Galaxy SmartTags, you have beside the last known location also a location history for the last 7 days.
    Does Google Find my device also has this location history?

    • @pspr33
      @pspr33 5 месяцев назад

      I want to know this too.

    • @nefertiri12
      @nefertiri12 3 месяца назад

      Same

  •  5 месяцев назад +1

    Where did you purchase Pebblebee trackers? I am from Czechia and the only option seems to be from US which means insane import fees.

    • @creezycoconut9853
      @creezycoconut9853 5 месяцев назад

      I'm from Belgium. Apparently pebblebee is only based in America.
      Look at chipolo. They are shipping from Slovenia.
      I preffer the pebblebee because is has a longer range. But import fees, taxes and shipping are not worth it in my opinion.

  • @vjndr32
    @vjndr32 5 месяцев назад +6

    Has the kill date been announced yet?

  • @DaHoodiMan
    @DaHoodiMan 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks ❤

  • @marantz1
    @marantz1 5 месяцев назад +1

    Why not actually test them and see how well they perform?

  • @kyleagha2948
    @kyleagha2948 5 месяцев назад

    didi I see they have a case/silicone holder for the tracker? I haven't been able to find them online? do you have a link

  • @jonathandedmon9814
    @jonathandedmon9814 5 месяцев назад +1

    It appears that this tracker, relies on other users , to track the device.

  • @SjorsMaster
    @SjorsMaster 3 месяца назад +2

    the fact the battery is replacable instead of having it be useless after a few years is more important to me than the convenience to recharge it

  • @VazerOG
    @VazerOG 5 месяцев назад

    I predict that Tile will release new trackers that are compatible with the new network.

  • @AngryApple
    @AngryApple 5 месяцев назад

    I hope they come to the EU, the import fee is just way to high

  • @adamhorn8414
    @adamhorn8414 4 месяца назад

    Does the card still work in a rfid wallet like ridge?

  • @Peterstarzynskitech
    @Peterstarzynskitech 5 месяцев назад +4

    It's definitely worth it. I have dropped my keys in the middle of the street. Having a tracker is worth it.

  • @DJA7943
    @DJA7943 5 месяцев назад +1

    I'd get some because nearly all of Tiles can't be recharged

  • @mjsvitek
    @mjsvitek 5 месяцев назад

    Got my Chipolo trackers yesterday, but my PebbleBee order still hasn't shipped. :(

    • @kyleagha2948
      @kyleagha2948 5 месяцев назад

      same but I think my Pebblebee order will be here this weekend. Trying to decide which way i want to go. Was hoping Google would have theirs out by now as well

  • @Andreassoegaard
    @Andreassoegaard 5 месяцев назад

    Not sure if you realise it but the US use the metric system more and more. Liters, ml, cl, dl, g, kg. At this point you guys are just being difficult.

  • @pspr33
    @pspr33 5 месяцев назад +1

    Do these work outside of the US? If I were to get some imported into the UK?

    • @CrisCheese_
      @CrisCheese_ 5 месяцев назад +2

      theyd work even better outside the US cus the us is an iOS dominated market

    • @mycodingchannel9690
      @mycodingchannel9690 5 месяцев назад

      @@CrisCheese_ fax

    • @WalterDeRooij
      @WalterDeRooij Месяц назад

      @@CrisCheese_ they don't really work in Europe either as users need to opt in which hardly anybody does.
      Still better off buying a second hand iphone and use airtags, as ridiculous as that sounds.

    • @CrisCheese_
      @CrisCheese_ Месяц назад

      @@WalterDeRooij who said its opt in

  • @joshualebowitz
    @joshualebowitz 5 месяцев назад +1

    Will they launch any with UWB soon?

    • @Rekudoo
      @Rekudoo 5 месяцев назад

      Pixel 6 and later does have UWB

    • @joshualebowitz
      @joshualebowitz 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Rekudoo Right, but the Pebblebee doesn't.

    • @iCakeMen
      @iCakeMen 4 месяца назад

      Moto Tag

  • @j.k6580
    @j.k6580 3 месяца назад

    love it

  • @Daniel-gl3si
    @Daniel-gl3si 5 месяцев назад

    How loud are the speakers?
    Can you hear still hear it if the keys or the wallet are in a bag/pocket and a few meters away?

    • @mackmccord3743
      @mackmccord3743 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes. It's pretty loud and there's also a light that you can flash on it and it gets pretty bright!

    • @HarryKuloh
      @HarryKuloh 5 месяцев назад

      Yes

  • @hoppingturtles
    @hoppingturtles 5 месяцев назад

    I thought you would try to actually "lose" something in the city to actually test if the network works.

    • @dshw
      @dshw 5 месяцев назад

      I've tried it with my own spare smartphones at home. I've left a OnePlus 7+ with Bluetooth on, but no other connectivity in the far side of my place. It got picked up by my Pixel 6 Pro and 8 Pro, plus my Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 on its own (with the corresponding smartphone being out of range) - though I have to test that last case again to be sure.
      I'll try to sign my wife up, too, so I can test how it works with phones from other people.

  • @GiulioVismaraLoSpavaldo
    @GiulioVismaraLoSpavaldo 5 месяцев назад

    I bought a Pixel with UWB. Why the extra hardware I paid for?? I cannot believe Google did not release UWB from the start, considering they have it in their own phones and all competition is already using it. I won't buy until they add support for UWB.

  • @Jamie-gl8yw
    @Jamie-gl8yw 5 месяцев назад

    Where can you get the little silicon case at 5:21 ?

    • @gagepollard8566
      @gagepollard8566 5 месяцев назад

      Second this!

    • @mattatwar
      @mattatwar 5 месяцев назад +2

      It's included with the "tag" model Included in box Pebblebee Tag, magnetic charger to USB-C, **silicone strap/collar attachment**, double sided adhesive tab

  • @74357175
    @74357175 5 месяцев назад

    Is the Pebblebee available yet? Looks like pre-order only. How did you get the test units?

    • @lmgprTV
      @lmgprTV 5 месяцев назад

      It's shipping!

    • @74357175
      @74357175 5 месяцев назад

      @@lmgprTV That's so odd! It's available on Amazon but not on pebblebee's website... go figure.

    • @jordanintheknow
      @jordanintheknow 5 месяцев назад

      Careful the Amazon ones aren't the same as the ones on their website. If I remember correctly they are launching the android find my device compatible ones in July. The Amazon ones currently only work with Apple. Make sure you double check!

    • @74357175
      @74357175 5 месяцев назад

      @@jordanintheknow good point! Almost ordered the wrong ones. So WHERE are the Google compatible ones available?

  • @jeffmartz
    @jeffmartz 5 месяцев назад

    Mine won't pair to Google Find My Phone. I followed institutions but the app does not detect the tag. I sent them an email but support is slow.

    • @jeffmartz
      @jeffmartz 5 месяцев назад

      Pixel 7 Pro and I tried a tag and the wallet card gen 2

  • @OliverWeidner-fu4up
    @OliverWeidner-fu4up 5 месяцев назад

    Damn why is the find my device app not on every smartphon installed, like this it's really unrealistic to have a good network to find your devices

  • @danielrrbb
    @danielrrbb 5 месяцев назад

    So the Chipolos are not rechargeable, less water resistant, and have less usage range? Why would anyone buy chipolo when they're pricing isn't even that much lower? Insanity.

  • @jsievers
    @jsievers 5 месяцев назад

    I think pebblebee has something really neat. But... Something in me wants to wait for a Google one.

  • @ErnPrivado
    @ErnPrivado 5 месяцев назад

    Hear me out, Find My and Find My Device future should also be Matter compatible

  • @ChinmayJade
    @ChinmayJade 5 месяцев назад

    None of them support UWB. Sticking with my old tile tracker until they get UWB.

  • @PSYCHOV3N0M
    @PSYCHOV3N0M 5 месяцев назад +6

    Rechargeable batteries are not a good idea for trackers.
    They die much faster in cold weather.
    Alkaline batteries or whatever battery type is currently used in AirTags, Samsung SmartTags, etc are better and also user-replaceable.

    • @bradavon
      @bradavon 5 месяцев назад

      He also doesn't say how long they last. I'd be surprised if it's 6 months like the Samsung Galaxy Tags.

  • @immortaljellyfish9364
    @immortaljellyfish9364 5 месяцев назад

    What case is that?

  • @gagepollard8566
    @gagepollard8566 5 месяцев назад

    Are you able to share the location with iPhone devices? I have an iPad and bought an Airtag (w/ the assumption it needed to be setup on an Apple device) but Apple has blocked tracking from their Find My website, and you can only track an Airtag using an iOS device, which means you can only share it with Apple devices. I hope Google hasn't implemented this same restriction and lets you track a shared tag from any device.

    • @bmz4
      @bmz4 5 месяцев назад

      not sure about your question, but my google phone is able to track airtags around its vicinity and ping them too, im assuming apple cant force others to be unable to track airtags because that only benefits them and potential stalkers.

    • @gagepollard8566
      @gagepollard8566 5 месяцев назад

      @@bmz4 Yes, any phone can detect "unknown" tracker devices, including Airtags, because of safety reasons, which I think there was legislation passed forcing this. This isn't what I'm referring to. You can only share Apple Airtags with other Apple users. Even though Apple offers "Find My" tracking on a web-based site, they have blocked Airtags from being shown on the website. You can only see the live location of Airtags using an iOS device.

    • @mackmccord3743
      @mackmccord3743 5 месяцев назад +1

      Pretty sure Google won't block this feature. They are smart and unlike apple... they want everyone to use their products. Not just Google users!

    • @bmz4
      @bmz4 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@gagepollard8566 my bad, I misunderstood your comment.

    • @gagepollard8566
      @gagepollard8566 5 месяцев назад

      @@bmz4 All good, I prob should have phrased my comment better. I don't think Google would restrict sharing, it's not their thing.

  • @toyotagaz
    @toyotagaz 5 месяцев назад +2

    Where's the UWB trackers?!?!?!?

    • @CelestialGils
      @CelestialGils 5 месяцев назад

      Guessing third party companies aren't really making them due to the lack of UWB phones at the moment

    • @toyotagaz
      @toyotagaz 5 месяцев назад

      @@CelestialGils the Pixel 6/7/8 Pro have UWB

    • @CelestialGils
      @CelestialGils 5 месяцев назад

      @@toyotagaz You are just telling me 3 pixels devices from the past 3 years, and those are the Pro models. You know not everyone buys the pro models and you know how many android phones there are that aren't from Google?

    • @toyotagaz
      @toyotagaz 5 месяцев назад

      @@CelestialGils Samsung and other OEMs have had UWB for years
      Android is incredibly understaffed and it's lack of support for a technology that's been in phones for a long while is appalling

    • @iCakeMen
      @iCakeMen 4 месяца назад

      Moto Tag is coming with UWB

  • @GodKing804
    @GodKing804 5 месяцев назад

    Happy that samsung has this years ago

  • @trixxrg
    @trixxrg 5 месяцев назад

    I find them on own sites, but i dont know the difference between them

  • @Jan_Capek
    @Jan_Capek 5 месяцев назад

    So if i am going to replace my Samsung with Pixel 9 this fall I have to replace all my SmartTags? 😢

    • @KEHTABP
      @KEHTABP 5 месяцев назад

      Yes

  • @jumpleadsx2
    @jumpleadsx2 5 месяцев назад +2

    Why doesn't Google just buy Samsung?

    • @BryanPopeProductions
      @BryanPopeProductions 3 месяца назад

      They're worth 300 billion.

    • @bilalsadiq1450
      @bilalsadiq1450 3 месяца назад

      I mean, Samsung is not only a huge company, it's basically one of the biggest in South Korea with a monopoly in various sectors of the country. Google is already being looked at for antitrust violations, so absorbing a company (if they even could), with such a stranglehold of various markets (like the largest player in the android hardware ecosystem) would be a very bad idea.

    • @KaiSosceles
      @KaiSosceles 3 месяца назад

      “Why doesn’t Google buy the country of South Korea” is the question you’re asking.

  • @cooliipie
    @cooliipie 5 месяцев назад

    Doesn't seem better than the Samsung Smart tags......😮

  • @gordonhall9943
    @gordonhall9943 5 месяцев назад

    I picked up a 2pack pebblebee clip.

  • @phyldamon
    @phyldamon 5 месяцев назад

    @ 5:20 is that a wearable device for a wristband?

  • @ijamorris
    @ijamorris 5 месяцев назад

    Does it work for pets?

  • @djs4329
    @djs4329 5 месяцев назад

    I want that

  • @nafeeahnaf6296
    @nafeeahnaf6296 5 месяцев назад +6

    Samsung had SmartTags way before this and works really well, Google is so incredibly slow at adopting actually important features like this. Google still does not have a proper tablet that comes with a stylus and Google Keep is trash for stylus writing. RCS needs more features too like imessage. Also still no adoption of Qi 2 wireless charging.

    • @SnowyRVulpix
      @SnowyRVulpix 5 месяцев назад +2

      TBF, unlike the iPad and the Galaxy Tab S series, Google's tablet is a mid-range tablet... Most low and mid range tablets don't come with a stylus.

    • @CelestialGils
      @CelestialGils 5 месяцев назад +2

      Adding to what @SnowyRVuplix, Google Keep wasn't meant to be a note-taking app like Apple's Notes app or Samsung Notes. Google Keeps is like the sticky notes app from Microsoft. Additionally, there may be some quirks when it comes to Qi 2, which is why companies, like google, haven't adopted the technology.

    • @mackmccord3743
      @mackmccord3743 5 месяцев назад

      Qi 2 is supposed to be coming with the Pixel 9 series in 4 months

    • @ijamesweb
      @ijamesweb 5 месяцев назад

      ​​​@@CelestialGilsI was under the impression the Apple's Pages app is more like MS Word/Google Docs?

    • @CelestialGils
      @CelestialGils 5 месяцев назад

      @@ijamesweb I meant Apple notes 😂 Thanks for pointing it out

  • @bradavon
    @bradavon 5 месяцев назад

    Not if you don't live in The US and Germany.

    • @Rekudoo
      @Rekudoo 5 месяцев назад

      If Google's data protection is enough in Germany, it will also be enough in other EU countries. That's why it always comes to Germany first.

  • @jhr2112
    @jhr2112 2 месяца назад

    The sad fact is, they do not work very well at all.

  • @johnnykeener3727
    @johnnykeener3727 5 месяцев назад +1

    Samsung has trackers too.

    • @ShaunSommer
      @ShaunSommer 5 месяцев назад +5

      but those only work with Samsung devices.

    • @PSYCHOV3N0M
      @PSYCHOV3N0M 5 месяцев назад +2

      Only for Samsung devices and I say that as a Samsung user. 👎

  • @McTobe
    @McTobe 5 месяцев назад

    Rechargable batteries perform worse, does not last as long, and dies with age. I suggest getting the ones with user replacable batteries, as that will ensure battery isn't an issue during its (or the service, knowing google) lifetime.

    • @74357175
      @74357175 5 месяцев назад +3

      I've had tile with replaceable batteries and it's a nightmare. They don't last long enough to forget about, but are not easy (and cheap) enough to replace often. With rechargeable, you at least can recharge easily and frequently, which I see as the lesser evil.

  • @henryijeoma
    @henryijeoma 5 месяцев назад +1

    The samsung smart tags that is better in everyway is like $20 lol

  • @SnowyRVulpix
    @SnowyRVulpix 5 месяцев назад

    For me, it has the same problem the airtag has... Its design is obviously a tracker. Meaning a thief can easily discard the tracker and that's that.

    • @sean_rodean
      @sean_rodean 5 месяцев назад +2

      Well at least you can find the items that were lost and not stolen. It's still a good piece of tech especially for things like keys.

  • @prorityfeed3210
    @prorityfeed3210 5 месяцев назад

    3:33 bullshit.

  • @conway125
    @conway125 5 месяцев назад

    More ways for Google to track you. I have everything Google and need to start weeding away from the ecosystem.

  • @wailfaridi2070
    @wailfaridi2070 5 месяцев назад

    Why can no one make hardware as good as Apple's ? This is a simple as it gets, yet they still both got it wrong

    • @Dangg1589
      @Dangg1589 5 месяцев назад

      Apple has a full control on their software and they design their phones with support for a tracker in mind, this is not the case for android devices:v