You know that keeping your furry friend safe and sound is a top priority. But what happens if Mister Whiskers doesn’t come home after dark? What if Fido decides to make a run for it when your walker takes him out at lunch? That's where a tracker comes in handy. GPS trackers are often expensive and have additional monthly fees. That’s why a lot of pet owners are now using Tile trackers instead.
Find the right Tile tracker
Tile has a wide selection of trackers with varying features. Choose one that is small, water-resistant, and has a long range. Consider the following options.
Tile Pro
The 2022 model has an elongated shape and weighs 0.5 ounces, so this might work best for medium-sized to large dogs. It has a 400 feet range. Tile touts this as its loudest tracker, which is great when you need to ring it to find your pet.
Tile Mate
Despite its more compact size, this Tile weighs 1.4 ounces. It's light enough for robust small dogs, such as the corgi, and most adult cats. It is water resistant and has a range of 250 feet.
Tile Sticker
The Sticker is the smallest and lightest of the trackers at just 0.229 ounces. That makes it ideal even for toy dogs and smaller cats. Your pet will need a pendant on its collar for this one. It is water-resistant.
Activate the Tile
Regardless of which Tile you choose, the activation process is the same.
Download the Tile app and create an account.
Click Add a Device.
Choose Activate a Tile.
Press the Tile logo button and wait for it to sing.
Follow the prompts to complete the process.
Don't forget to add a name and a cute photo of your pet.
Attach the Tile to your pet's collar
How you attach the Tile will differ based on whether you have a Tile Sticker versus one of the other two options.
How to attach the Tile Sticker
Get a pet collar pendant that meets the minimum dimensions of 1.06 x 1.1 inches.
Use an item to open the key ring.
Slide the pendant in and ensure it is secure.
Peel off the transparent protector covering the adhesive on the Tile.
Stick the tracker to the back of the pendant.
How to attach the Tile Pro and Tile Mate
Use an item to open the key ring.
Slide the Tile tracker in and ensure it is secure.
Find your pet wherever they are
The next time you need to find your pet, open the app. If your pet is within Bluetooth range, you can click Find.
It will ring the Tile and tell you how close you are to your pet. If your pet is outside the Bluetooth range, click Notify When Found.
When your pet gets close enough to another Tile or someone who has the app installed, it will give you an updated location. You can also check the Location History to see where your pet has gone recently.
Enjoy the peace of mind
Tile trackers provide a budget-friendly option to keep your pet safe. Now, you can sleep easy knowing you have a much better chance of finding Fido and Mister Whiskers wherever they roam.