Tile · Tracker
Tile (formerly Tile Mate, 2024)
The square Tile — sold as Tile Mate until 2026 — has a key-ring hole, a stated range of up to 106 m and a 100 dB+ ring. Its battery is sealed in and rated for up to three years. It is IP68 rated and works on iPhone and Android through the Tile and Life360 apps.
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Specifications
| Network | Tile network |
|---|---|
| Works with | iPhone & Android |
| Phone requirements | Tile app on iPhone (iOS 16 or later) or Android 9 or later; Android tablets not supported. Can also be added to the Life360 app |
| Form | Tag or key fob |
| Bluetooth range (stated) | Up to 106 m (Tile UK tech specs; Tile’s FAQ says 105 m) |
| Battery | Built-in, not rechargeable |
| Battery life (stated) | Up to 3 years |
| Replaceable battery | No — sealed (not replaceable) |
| Water / dust rating | IP68 (up to 1.5 m) |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | No |
| Precision finding | No — Bluetooth only |
| Speaker | 100 dB+ |
| Size | 37.6 × 37.6 × 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Subscription | Not required to find it; optional Tile Premium adds extras such as left-behind alerts and location history |
| Released | September 2024 |
As stated by the maker, checked 3 October 2026. Battery life and range depend on use and surroundings. Blank items weren’t stated on the sources we checked.
Good to know
- Tile now sells this model simply as “Tile”; Life360’s support pages list it as the Mate (2024).
- The battery can’t be replaced, so when it runs out after its stated life you replace the whole tracker.
- Tile works on both iPhone and Android, but uses its own network (Tile and Life360 app users) rather than Apple’s or Google’s. Finding an out-of-range Tile relies on another Tile/Life360 app user passing by.
- Tile trackers have no Ultra Wideband, so close-range finding is by ringing it rather than an on-screen arrow.
Key features
- Square tag with a key-ring hole
- Sealed battery — no charging or battery changes
- QR code on the back so a finder can contact you
- Ring it from the Tile or Life360 app when in Bluetooth range, or see its last known location on a map
- Notify When Found uses the Tile/Life360 network to locate it when it is out of range
- Double-press the button to ring your phone, even when it is on silent
- Triple-press sends a Life360 SOS alert to your Circle and emergency contacts (needs the Life360 app)
- Scan and Secure in the Tile app lets anyone (no Tile account needed) check for Tiles travelling with them
Same network