Gear Protection? (tracking)

[coldcoffee]

Hi All,

thinking of adding something /like/ an apple airtag hidden in my camera bag incase it goes "walkies" I don't have an iphone so that rules out the airtag as far as I can tell? So just wondering if anybody uses a different device in their bag for android as reviews for most seem rather flaky in ref to the airtag

Thanks, Shelton.

 

[MarkB]

Correct, no point in using an AirTag as it will not pair with a Galaxy or other phone IOS. Tile will do sorta the same thing, though now that I've used both (had a Galaxy Note previously) my experience is that the AirTag does work better. Tile will work with either system, so you can use it interchangably with no problem.

Mark

 

[coldcoffee]

Thanks Mark, I've read alot of negative comments about the tile system which has put me off - damn you apple!

 

[MarkB]

Thanks Mark, I've read alot of negative comments about the tile system which has put me off - damn you apple!

Regarding the AirTags, I can say with confidence they work great. I've used it on luggage, and I'll know well before getting it off the carousel that it made it. I also use it in my camera bags, I'll know right away if I walk any distance from the bag. What I don't like about the Apple iOS is how closed it is. I find it sometimes painful to move files on & off my phone, and iTunes is a hassle to deal with.

Mark