{"id":695,"date":"2025-07-04T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.actutech.app\/the-best-bluetooth-trackers-for-apple-and-android-phones\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T14:00:00","slug":"the-best-bluetooth-trackers-for-apple-and-android-phones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.actutech.app\/en\/the-best-bluetooth-trackers-for-apple-and-android-phones\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\tBluetooth trackers come in all shapes and sizes. | Illustration: Cath Virginia \/ The Verge\t<\/figcaption><\/p><\/figure>\n

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Some people rarely lose things. Wallets are always exactly where they\u2019re supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never slip between the couch cushions. And then there\u2019s the rest of us \u2014 the folks who can\u2019t ever<\/em> seem to find the thing that was right<\/em> there a few seconds ago. For us, there are Bluetooth trackers.<\/p>\n

Bluetooth trackers have been around for a long time, and they all generally work the same way. You stick the tracker onto an object, pair it with your phone, and then, when you lose said object, you can go into an app and ring the tracker. But these days, Bluetooth trackers can do a lot more. Some have ultra-wideband chips that enable precision tracking, so you can find exactly where in a room your item is. Increasingly, trackers also tap into large networks \u2014 like Apple\u2019s and Google\u2019s \u2014 making it easier to locate lost items outside the home. Many will notify you if they detect you\u2019ve left the device behind or come with QR codes that link to your contact information so people can easily return lost devices.<\/p>\n

These features are incredibly handy but also have the potential for misuse<\/a>. Take AirTags. When Apple launched the trackers, it hadn\u2019t anticipated they\u2019d be used to track people or stolen items \u2014 but that\u2019s exactly what happened<\/a>. It\u2019s since beefed up<\/a> its anti-stalking features<\/a>, and companies like Tile have also followed suit<\/a>. Apple and Google have launched a standard that enables unwanted tracking alerts across both Android and iOS devices<\/a> \u2014 and major players like Tile, Samsung, and Chipolo are on board. But until this standard is up and running, it pays to be aware of each tracker\u2019s current approach when you\u2019re deciding the best option for you.<\/p>\n

As a consummate Loser of Things, I\u2019ve tested my fair share of Bluetooth trackers on wallets, keys, and luggage. Here\u2019s what I\u2019d recommend if you, too, have a hard time finding things.<\/p>\n

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  1. The best tracker for iPhone users<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. The best Bluetooth tracker for Android users<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. The best AirTag and Tile alternative<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. The best AirTag alternatives for wallets<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Other Bluetooth trackers to consider<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. What\u2019s coming next<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    The best tracker for iPhone users<\/h2>\n
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    Apple AirTag<\/h3>\n
    Apple\u2019s AirTags can help you find your lost items with their ultra wideband technology. You\u2019ll get the best compatibility with an iPhone, though Apple released an Android app that can detect an AirTag\u2019s location and notify you if one seems to be following you.<\/div>\n
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