When you can't find your keys or wallet, a smart tracker will come to your rescue. Just check your phone and you'll see where the lost item is on the app. Until recently, smart trackers required regular battery changes, but with the new generation of smart trackers from the Czech brand FIXED, that's no longer the case.
Like other technologies, smart trackers have undergone significant development in recent years. And you can now benefit from that!
Read about why rechargeable smart trackers are better than those with replaceable batteries, or how trackers have evolved from original "beepers" to today's new generation trackers.
The range problem was solved, but a battery challenge emerged
Do you still remember the first generation of smart trackers? From today's perspective, they look quite amusing.
They worked on the principle of a Bluetooth connection between the phone and the tracker. Everything worked perfectly until you moved dozens of meters away from the tracker. The only option was to remotely make the tracker beep.
Fortunately, smart networks (e.g., Apple Find My) provided a solution, meaning users no longer have to worry about how far smart trackers are from their phones. The tag automatically connects via secure Bluetooth to nearby iOS or Android phones, which then anonymously help determine its location.
A great feature, isn't it?
But with this cool feature came a new challenge: managing the battery life in the tracker.
TIP: Did you know that FIXED offers smart trackers compatible with both Apple Find My and Google's Find Hub, so you can use them whether you have an iPhone or an Android phone? A prime example is the FIXED MiCard Pro smart tracker.
A year passed and the tracker's battery ran out of juice
Most common trackers have a built-in coin cell battery, which, despite having a long life (e.g., a year), causes complications when the fateful day arrives and the battery runs out.
You need to get a new battery, open the tracker, and replace the old battery with a new one. And at the same time, hope everything works correctly…
Aside from the practical complications of replacing the battery and the cost of acquiring a new one, this procedure is not ideal from a sustainability perspective either (simply because you need a new battery every time it runs out).
It took some time, but eventually, the problem was solved.
The new generation of rechargeable trackers arrives on the scene
A change has arrived that can, without exaggeration, be called a revolution in the world of smart trackers. What is it?
You no longer have to replace the battery in the tag every time it runs out, because you can now simply recharge it. Yes, you understand correctly, FIXED smart trackers are now rechargeable! Just as you recharge your phone, headphones, or watch, you can now recharge your tracker.
INTERESTING FACT: You can, for example, charge the FIXED Tag Stick smart tracker, which, thanks to its small size and practical silicone loop, can be easily attached anywhere, for instance, to a backpack. It lasts up to 3 months on a single charge, then you simply recharge it using USB-C.
Rechargeable tags are reliable, flexible, and sustainable
And it's not just about charging; compared to original trackers, you can expect more pleasant changes:
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You don't have to search for a new battery after the tag runs out.
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You don't have to disassemble the tracker to replace the battery.
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You can recharge the smart tracker either via USB-C (e.g., FIXED Tag Stick) or wirelessly (e.g., FIXED Tag Card 2).
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If you regularly charge your smart tracker, it will always be ready for use (meaning you reduce the chance of it running out of battery when you need it most).
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You use the same battery continuously, thus helping the environment.
The advantages of the new generation tags can thus be summarized as reliability, comfort, sustainability, and flexibility.
The great thing about smart trackers is that most of the time you don't even know about them. And when you can forget about battery replacement, a true sense of freedom comes.
We have smart trackers for every situation
At FIXED, we also design all trackers to be practical and attachable to various items, from backpacks to scooters, suitcases, or laptops.
Each tracker is designed for different needs and situations.
So while you can attach the FIXED Tag Stick to a handbag, for example, you can comfortably slip the FIXED Tag Card 2 smart tracker into your wallet and not even notice it's there.
And if you travel a lot and don't want to lose your luggage during air transport? The FIXED Tag Lock smart tracker will come in handy. It looks like a travel lock at first glance, which airport security can unlock without damaging the tracker or luggage.
We'll answer questions or help you choose a tracker
As you can see, smart trackers are no longer just a gadget for tech enthusiasts. They can make life easier and keep an eye on things for everyone, even your grandmother.
Now is the best time to move to the new generation of smart trackers.
If you need help choosing a specific tag, or if you have any questions, write to us in the chat here on the website. We'll be happy to assist you.
