There is one feature that sets the Chipolo Pop tracker apart from my Apple AirTags: it easily attaches to a keyring without needing an extra case. This is thanks to its built-in keyring hole. But how does the rest of the Chipolo Pop measure up? Is it worth your money?
Overview of the chipolo Pop
The Chipolo pop is the newest item tracker from Chipolo, a brand with over ten years in this field. An item tracker helps you find lost belongings by either making a sound or showing their location on a map. According to Chipolo, the Pop brings back all the features users loved about previous models, including luminous colors and compatibility with both Apple and Google devices, along with useful functions available through its app.This small device is made from 50% recycled plastic. It has a larger diameter then an AirTag but shares similar thickness and boasts an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. The tracker runs on a single CR2032 battery that lasts about one year before needing replacement. It connects via Bluetooth, offering an impressive range of 90 meters (around 300 feet), making it more flexible than earlier versions.The device works seamlessly with both Apple’s Find My network and Google’s Find my Device service. I’ve been testing it using Apple’s find My app while attached to my car keys. I appreciate being able to choose colors that match my vehicles; however, I've noticed some scratches on my blue version already, so don’t expect them to stay looking new for long.
User-Friendly Setup
Setting up the Chipolo Pop should be straightforward since no one wants complex tech when they need help finding lost items. thankfully, adding it in Apple's Find My app is easy; just select “Other Item” in seconds after pressing its button for pairing. Once connected, you can rename your tracker or assign emojis as needed while also locating it by sound or viewing its position on a map.
If you want more features beyond basic tracking capabilities,consider downloading the Chipolo app as well; however,it's not necessary for basic use. The additional options include locating your phone by sound or changing ringtones for alerts—plus using its button as a camera shutter release if desired.
Attaching the Pop to your keyring is simple since there’s no need for extra cases like those required by AirTags; accessing the battery compartment is also easy when needed. However, pressing its front button can be tricky due to stiffness—it may take some time before you find where best to press—but this design prevents accidental activation in bags or pockets.
Performance Evaluation
I’m happy to report I haven’t misplaced my car keys lately so far haven't had real-life tests of how well this works under pressure! However, simulating such situations showed me that finding them would likely be manageable thanks largely due loudness—its alarm reaches 120 decibels! I could hear it even buried beneath two pillows but only within close proximity; outdoors made hearing much easier at greater distances too!
Directions provided through Apple Maps are somewhat vague but still helpful enough combined with sounds emitted from device itself—you stand good chances recovering lost items despite lacking precision compared against what AirTag offers visually during searches! Overall reliability remains solid across both apps used together although sometimes requires shaking around prompting sounds play through chipolos pop itself!
Using an item tracker gives peace of mind knowing there's backup available should something go missing unexpectedly—even if we hope never having put these purchases truly tested out often enough! With vibrant color choices adding flair onto otherwise standard shapes attached onto bags/keys makes owning chipolos pop enjoyable experience overall—I feel confident keeping mine secured alongside car keys just-in-case scenarios arise later down road ahead without weighing me down significantly nor costing much upkeep-wise either!
Pricing Data
The price tag for each unit stands at $29 (or £30) starting April 19th—with six color options available: blue/red/black/white/green/yellow! You can buy directly via chipolos online store/Amazon—and come May will also appear within T-Mobile locations too—all priced similarly against apple airtags yet perhaps offering better versatility given built-in keyring hole feature present here instead requiring separate purchase elsewhere altogether!
