Amazingly accurate tracking performance 3,000 miles from my location.
on September 22, 2024
Posted by: JimiJam
Verified Purchase:Yes
My roommate put my 'Chipolo ONE Point' in his golf bag when traveling to New England. Among other locations the Chipolo tracked his movement thru an 18-hole golf course. It also triggered an alert notification on his friends' iPhones that the Chipolo ONE Point tracking device was nearby as a safety anti-stalking measure.
The Chipolo One Point is a solid entry into the Bluetooth tracker market, offering good hardware and seamless integration with Google’s Find My Device network. The build quality feels durable, and the device itself is easy to set up and use. However, its size is a bit on the larger side compared to some competitors, which might be a drawback for those looking for a more discreet tracker.
Performance-wise, it works well within Google’s Find My Device system, making it a reliable option for locating lost items. The loud alert sound is another plus, ensuring you can easily find your misplaced belongings when within range.
However, the biggest issue isn’t with the device itself but rather Android’s current limitations. Unlike Apple’s Find My network, Google’s system does not yet support out-of-range alerts, which is a major drawback for a Bluetooth tracker. This means you won’t get a notification when you leave your item behind—a crucial feature that significantly improves the usability of such devices.
Verdict
If you’re deep into the Android ecosystem and want a tracker that integrates with Google’s Find My Device, the Chipolo One Point is a solid choice. However, until Google updates its software to support out-of-range alerts, its full potential remains untapped. If that feature is important to you, you might want to look at Chipolo's other products.
I was surprised by the eas of the connection and also loud sound when I am trying to find it and the fact that you can stop the ringing by pressing the button on the tag. I would really like to have a functionality to remind me that I left behind the tag. And for example to be able to set it per tag. I hope that it is just a SW and Google is working on it.
It's great that it has a hole, so you do not need another accessory to put it on key ring.