Part 1: How to Keep Track With Bluetooth Trackers?

We've all done it: you lose something important and you spend a lot of time (with a lot of stress) going back to locate again. With Bluetooth tracking devices, you can make hunting much easier, less stressful and even avoid losing the thing in the first place. Keep reading by highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of Bluetooth trackers

What are Bluetooth trackers and how do they work?

Bluetooth trackers are a relatively new product and their concept is just beginning to emerge among conscious consumers. Before delving into the comparison of features and products, let's take a moment to review the general concept, what are the Bluetooth trackers and especially what they are not.

What is Bluetooth Trackers?

known as BLE or Bluetooth 4.0) really opened the door to what could be done with Bluetooth devices

Now, instead of just the old staple manufacturers (like Bluetooth headsets, speakers and computer peripherals) can pack Bluetooth into tiny devices that can survive on a small battery for over a year without exchange or recharge.

One of these applications is the tiny Bluetooth plotters in which you can attach small tags to your keys, your purse, or insert them into gearboxes, instrument cases, or other items that you want to follow (and not be separated). The tags are linked to your smartphone (and potentially to a tracking service hosted by the manufacturer) via BLE and form a radio link between you and your hardware.

How does it work?

Thanks to the BLE system the Bluetooth tracker can stay in constant communication with your smartphone (which does not particularly affect the life of the battery of your phone or the battery of the device thanks to the low energy consumption of all the exchange). Because tracking devices stay in constant communication with your phone, it is easy for your phone (when paired with the appropriate tracker provider software) to sound the alarm when you are separated from the tracker and the object being he is attached. about the features of the specific Bluetooth tracker you have purchased and the software that comes with them, the devices can do anything from the chirp when you need to locate them,

What they can not do

Before continuing, it is important to highlight a very important detail (which is a bit confusing). consumers). Bluetooth tracking devices are not GPS devices. Again, reiterate this strongly to avoid any confusion about this: Bluetooth tracking devices are not GPS devices. Let's use a hypothetical situation involving a camera bag and both a Bluetooth tracker and a GPS tracker differences.

Scenario A: You have a GPS tracking device in a small inside pocket inside your camera bag. The expensive GPS unit includes both geospatial trackings via the GPS satellite system as well as a modest cellular radio so that it can phone the manufacturer and tell you where your camera bag is.