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How Bluetooth trackers actually work
Where the Bluetooth link ends, where the Find My network takes over, what a coin cell genuinely lasts, and which claims to ignore on a listing.
Measured against5 min readBluetooth tracker vs GPS tracker: the technical comparison
Bluetooth tracker vs GPS tracker on the things that genuinely differ — the radios, the power budget, the running cost, the accuracy and the failure modes.
How it works5 min readBluetooth tracker Android support: the honest answer
Bluetooth tracker Android compatibility, explained without the fudge. Why Find My tags refuse to pair, what Google Find Hub is, and what to buy instead.
How it works5 min readUnwanted tracker alerts: the Apple and Google standard
An unwanted tracker alert means a tag is moving with you. What the joint Apple and Google specification does, how to find the tag, and what to do next.
Common problem4 min readA Bluetooth tracker for car owners: the honest limits
Can a Bluetooth tracker for car use follow a stolen vehicle? Not reliably, and here is the physics behind why — plus three car jobs a tag does properly.
How it works5 min readBluetooth tracker for keys: the complete UK guide
A Bluetooth tracker for keys only earns its place if it survives a keyring. Attachment, loudness, battery, and where keys are actually lost.
How it works5 min readWhat the Bluetooth spec means for a Bluetooth tag
A Bluetooth tag broadcasts, it does not pair. What the Bluetooth Low Energy specification actually says, why tags sip power, and what Core 6.0 changed.
Common problem5 min readA Bluetooth tracker for tools: what it can and cannot do
A tracker for tools will not recover a stolen van on its own. Here are the UK theft figures, the three jobs a tag genuinely does, and where to hide one.
How it works5 min readHow far does a Bluetooth tracker work? The honest answer
How far does a Bluetooth tracker work outside a lab? The 60 m figure explained, what shortens it indoors, and what takes over once the link drops.
How it works4 min readDoes a Bluetooth tracker need Wi-Fi or mobile data?
Does a Bluetooth tracker need Wi-Fi to work? The tag needs neither. Here is which device does need a connection, when it needs it, and what works offline.
How it works4 min readIP67 tracker ratings: can a Bluetooth tag get wet?
What an IP67 tracker rating actually promises under IEC 60529 — dust, rain, puddles — and the four situations where the seal will not save your tag.
Do it yourself5 min readBluetooth tracker battery life and the CR2032 swap
Bluetooth tracker battery claims explained: why one coin cell lasts up to two years, what cold weather really does, and how to change it in a minute.
How it works5 min readBluetooth tracker range: what walls, bags and metal do
Bluetooth tracker range is a budget, not a distance. What each obstacle costs you, where to position a tag, and how to tell a weak tag from a bad spot.