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[Pre Order] Chipolo ONE Point 4-Pack $147 Delivered (Usually $196) @ Chipolo

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[Pre Order] Chipolo ONE Point 4-Pack $147 Delivered (Usually $196) @ Chipolo
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sietes on 05/07/2023 - 16:00 chipolo.net (2131 clicks)
Last edited 05/07/2023 - 16:11 by 2 other users

Shipping in mid-July, this seems to be the best alternative to the apple airtag for android users.

Chipolo ONE Point

The item finder for Google's Find My Device app

Misplaced your keys nearby? Can't find your backpack? Worried about your luggage? Check the in-app map to see their location, with the help of millions of Android devices that are part of the Find My Device network. Or, ring your Chipolo ONE Point and use distance hints to pinpoint the location.

Extra 20% off ($117.60) with referral sign-up.

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  • RichardL on 05/07/2023 - 16:05
    +14

    PS: These has replaceable batteries for anyone wondering and works with Google's 'Find My Device' App

    Also available in:

  • Phoebus on 05/07/2023 - 16:07

    How does it work? Do Android phones report when they see it or what?
    I suspect location would be updated only when someone with the app is nearby

    • gadgetguy on 05/07/2023 - 16:23
      +1

      It uses the Google Find My network so I would guess any Android phone would provide location info, regardless of having the app.

      • Horacio on 05/07/2023 - 21:59
        +3

        I had four of the previous generation of Chipolos (three round ones like this and a card). And even though I am an android-only user, I revived a relative's old iphone just so I could keep it around to use airtags with instead. Apart from the card, which I did like, the round Chipolo experience wasn't very good - the batteries ran out quickly, and when I replaced them, they also lasted only a short while. After several swaps where I started writing the date on the batteries to keep track, i decided it would be more cost effective to go with apple. The card was great but the battery isn't replaceable. The other problem was the app, which I found to be terrible. In a nutshell I wanted these to be good, but was disappointed.

    • dontpanic on 05/07/2023 - 17:32
      +11

      They work (in theory) exactly like AirTags. They should (in theory) have a huge advantage in countries where Apple barely cracks 10-25% market share - which is actually most countries outside of Australia, USA, Canada, UK and Western Europe. And even in those Western countries, Android generally has around a 40-60% market share, which is large enough to make it a very functional network. So, as long as the hardware works like AirTags, the Google Find My Device network should be equivalent to or better or better than Apple's (especially if you're travelling to countries with low Apple marketshare).

      • ATangk on 05/07/2023 - 18:07
        -1

        Airtags will communicate with any iPhone. Does the Google ecosystem need an opt-in or does it do it without permission from the user (like Apple does?)

        • OzGardian on 05/07/2023 - 18:08
          +6

          I believe it is opt out and runs via Google Play services.

      • taki on 05/07/2023 - 19:44

        This, particularly in Africa, with 13.21% iPhones (11, XR, 8…). It's expected to grow due to flourishing stolen iPhones there ;)

    • Jessie Ryder on 05/07/2023 - 16:18
      +10

      @ESEMCE
      You are a bit behind the times, maybe do a quick google before running your mouth.

        • Jessie Ryder on 05/07/2023 - 16:57
          +7

          Still behind the times, that is not how it works.
          The app is used to track your devices that you add, but the implementation on billions of android devices is baked into Android itself.

          Not sure why this hurts you so much.
          Check out Googles I/O 2023 keynote

            • ChatCPT on 05/07/2023 - 17:18
              +10

              @ESEMCE: just let it go dude. you got it completely wrong be a big boy and take it

    • camshandez on 05/07/2023 - 16:18
      +3

      This was the case… however the Chipolo Point and Pebblebee for Android range are some of the latest trackers using Google's version of Apple Find My, so nearby Android devices will send location updates.

      I'm so excited for this to finally launch!

      • Dreamcast on 05/07/2023 - 17:04
        +2

        Now I can finally jump back to a Sony phone! Stuck with Samsung due to using their tags.

    • maybe a bot on 05/07/2023 - 16:22
      -2

      does time go slower in adelaide or what?

      • buckster on 06/07/2023 - 08:29

        Not slower, but there's a strange bubble you enter that warps you about 10 years into the past.

        Felt a bit like Fry when I moved away years ago

      • McFly on 06/07/2023 - 10:06

        Not that I know of.

    • andresampras on 05/07/2023 - 16:38

      my airtag regularly tells me my airpods have been left behind..when they're in my pocket

      and the airtag in my car doesn't show up in Find My until I'm right next to the car.

      Plus, can't find my phone from the airtag, it's a one-way street.

      Most underwhelming Apple purchase I'm ever made. V2 will need to be much better.

    • Jessie Ryder on 06/07/2023 - 23:19

      @ESEMCE 41 negs, is that a record lol

      • ESEMCE on 07/07/2023 - 07:55
        -1

        I'm glad my minor ignorance has made you happy.
        I look forward to my award if it is indeed a record.

        I could even get second place as well this month!
        Somehow my backing down "I'll take your word for it" comment is also incorrect, go figure?

  • capslock janitor on 05/07/2023 - 16:12
    +1

    this or Tile..?

    • superroach on 05/07/2023 - 16:13
      +5

      This isnt locked to their own network (tile), and would work on the entire android network for finding it.

      • vj-sharpeyes on 05/07/2023 - 16:17

        Pretty sure that is a feature coming to android, and isn't available right now. https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/10/23718752/google-find-my-d…

        • gadgetguy on 05/07/2023 - 16:24
          +4

          On their FAQ they say its pre-order awaiting Google to integrate into Find My but its only a couple of weeks away.

          • superroach on 05/07/2023 - 16:56
            +1

            @gadgetguy: Apparently Tile have it (does that include older hardware?) https://9to5google.com/2023/05/10/android-find-my-device-tra… .
            Another one which seems to not support it though (I've seen nothing to say otherwise) is https://nuttag.com.au/ trackers though. I liked those ones, they had a nicer case and were the first to do replaceable batteries before Tile.

            • Jessie Ryder on 05/07/2023 - 16:57
              +4

              @superroach: Old tiles not supported, Tile working on new version.

            • McFly on 06/07/2023 - 12:29

              @superroach: I got some nuts (so to speak) 5 years ago, 8 for $20 each. Finder 2s IIRC.
              One or two have died. Speaker glue has failed in most of them (no big deal except when opening to change battery.)
              App was pretty bad at the start, but got a lot better fairly quickly. Overall pretty happy with them, but (the Chipolo) Find My Device integration is great.

  • mopo on 05/07/2023 - 16:25
    +2

    Thanks, ordered. Been waiting for these to pop up since announcement at Google I/O.

  • jonnoyeo on 05/07/2023 - 16:32
    +3

    have any other devices been announced, that also support the Find My Device network?

    • bio on 05/07/2023 - 16:42
      -1

      Phones?

  • Aerith-Waifu on 05/07/2023 - 16:52

    Would this work with OPPO?

    • Jessie Ryder on 05/07/2023 - 16:58
      -5

      No, CCP will have access to your location if that was the case.

      • RickyMoon on 05/07/2023 - 17:05
        -7

        Chinese companies are far more respectful of privacy than the United States in this regard. Many large Chinese enterprises have set up their client servers in Europe, such as Ireland. In contrast, the United States has been demanding the review and monitoring of public personal data for over a decade, as exemplified by US-984XN.

    • devize on 05/07/2023 - 17:17

      Is OPPO android?

      • OzGardian on 05/07/2023 - 18:09

        yes it should work with Oppo and yes Oppo is android based.

  • HD9990 on 05/07/2023 - 17:00
    +11

    how I wish they build this into golf balls….

    • lordriffington on 05/07/2023 - 17:24
      +1

      Sounds like a business opportunity for you.

    • pauly85 on 05/07/2023 - 18:07
      +4

      I don't think the signal carries through water.

  • kwchaz on 05/07/2023 - 17:02
    +1

    Oooh nice. Ordered a set, thanks OP. Then I can do a head to head of Airtag vs ST+ vs Chipolo when I head OS later this year.

    • ChatCPT on 05/07/2023 - 17:22

      so do you have two different devices to set these two up on or can you install the google tracking on an iphone as well
      I assume Airtag cannot be used on Android

      • kwchaz on 05/07/2023 - 19:04

        Partner has an iPhone, I have a Samsung. Friend of ours carries two phones (work related expense as far as I understand it).

        Unfortunately the only Airtag capability non-iPhones have is the app that checks if you're being stalked by one.

  • WasBargain on 05/07/2023 - 17:04

    I got a bundle from the last One sale.

    How do these compare in terms of functionality?

    • mopo on 05/07/2023 - 17:06
      +4

      These are the ones on the Android "Find My" network, which are yet to be released. The previous ones were in Chipolo's own network.

    • cannedhams on 05/07/2023 - 17:10
      +2

      I bought two of the older chipolo trackers (the ones that were black and more oblong in shape).

      They were quite disappointing when measured against the tile. This was back when the tile mate had replaceable batteries. Now they don't and if you want to get a replaceable battery tile you have to buy the tile pro.

      Having said that, had a lot of issues getting the chipolos to respond even within a short range and with fresh batteries. Like I said that was an older version.

      I have been using tiles a long time. I like the fact that they make a louder noise than air tags. They don't have the annoying antifunctionality that is built into air tags.

      • 3 on 05/07/2023 - 21:18

        Agree, the old Chipolo tags were rubbish. I would wait for reviews.

        • DerpFactory on 05/07/2023 - 21:43

          This is what I'm thinking, better to wait for the reviews

    • WasBargain on 05/07/2023 - 18:23

      Thanks for the feedback.

      So I'm guessing it's like a dedicated Air Tag but for Androids on a similar/same OS? Sounds really nifty but I wonder if the android one also has implemented restrictions like what Apple has to do near the start for safety?

      Wonder if I will get more accurate tracking since I use an android. Yet to even open my Chipolo Ones as I haven't been able to travel as of yet..

      • cannedhams on 05/07/2023 - 20:10

        Tile has a "Scan and Secure" feature - you can install the app and allow it to scan for trackers. I cant imagine many prospective victims of stalking being tech-savvy enough to think of that, and apart from that there is no anti-stalking tech built into tile trackers as far as I am aware.

  • potm on 05/07/2023 - 17:09
    +4

    Aren't Android alternatives supposed to be cheaper than Apple?

    • ChatCPT on 05/07/2023 - 17:21

      thats what I was thinking
      also are they any differences to the Airtags or is it just a matter of if you your an iPhone = airtag, Android users = this thing

    • belongsinforums on 05/07/2023 - 19:24
      +3

      Probably will be cheaper eventually

    • RichardL on 05/07/2023 - 17:17
      +2

      These are the new 'Point' Model which integrates with Google Find My Device.

    • magic8ballgag on 06/07/2023 - 09:43

      How could you have possible used a product that is only available for pre-order?

  • lawyerz on 05/07/2023 - 17:21

    woot, finally

  • Eatoff on 05/07/2023 - 17:26
    +5

    $117.60 with the referral in the OP folks, that's a pretty good price I figured, ordered a 4 pack

    • FalconKick on 05/07/2023 - 22:08

      If anyone is wondering, it was pretty easy to install the app and sign in to get the referral code for myself.

      • spirrowhack on 06/07/2023 - 14:23

        I didn't have to sign in or install an app to get the referral.

        • muzzas on 07/07/2023 - 15:05
          +1

          How are you getting the discount? I'm clicking the link, I have a banner saying I'll get 20% off, at checkout the code is there, but there is no discount applied. Any tips?

          • spirrowhack on 07/07/2023 - 15:34

            @muzzas: The code auto filled for me, no incognito, nothing special, just clicked the referral link.

            • The Kingslayer on 08/07/2023 - 20:14

              @spirrowhack: I have the same issue as @Muzzas. The code is auto prefilled but the amount doesn't change. I contacted their support team to understand what's going on. I tried a different browser and that didn't work either

              • calib on 15/08/2023 - 17:11

                @The Kingslayer: Fine print says the referral code is not for Point devices, from what I can tell

  • lachlantula on 05/07/2023 - 17:38
    +8

    hodl for google's own trackers that nobody will buy and as such will quickly get thrown in as free goodies with pixels, sold for dirt cheap, and are available for telstra points etc etc

    • schquid on 05/07/2023 - 17:48
      +11

      Don't forget the next step in the Google Success Process: get shitcanned 3 months after release due to terrible sales figures and/or unreliable performance.**

      ** except Pixels, those are bucking the Google trend.

      • lachlantula on 05/07/2023 - 18:53

        and that's google success process bingo!

    • xmail on 05/07/2023 - 21:10

      Also the aliexpress knock off clones, assuming they work ok. Not sure if Google will create a walled garden preventing others from making their own.

    • RichardL on 05/07/2023 - 21:33
      +2

      The Google G Spot? haha

  • Bii on 05/07/2023 - 17:42
    +1

    Waiting for a further discount or a cross platform tag

  • mskeggs on 05/07/2023 - 17:51

    Is the access to the android features to support this costly? Or will there be $8 generic versions in a few months?

  • devize on 05/07/2023 - 18:04
    +2

    https://pebblebee.com/ looks better to me with the rechargeable batteries. Anyone tried both?

    • OzGardian on 05/07/2023 - 18:11
      +1

      I agree, I've been looking at pebblebee thanks to its rechargable function and I think it's the better choice, just that it isn't as widely available as Chipolo seemingly is

      • devize on 05/07/2023 - 18:22
        +2

        Yep $35 USD shipping to Australia, $125USD for the 4 pack is $190. Not worth it. The Chipolo 3 pack for $100 delivered at around half price makes the rechargeable aspect of the pebblebee not worth it. Don't really need 2 cards. In 2 years time when the Chipolo card dies there'll be something better.

  • SomeRandom on 05/07/2023 - 18:23

    Thanks!

  • preasm14 on 05/07/2023 - 19:10

    Do you still need to install their app?

  • yolow on 05/07/2023 - 19:21

    thanks OPs. Just ordered one pack. If you enter in CHIP10, it reduces down to $132.30.

    • faisan on 05/07/2023 - 19:53
      +4

      use the referral link above and its 20% off. $117.60

      • yolow on 05/07/2023 - 19:56

        I just realised, i've skipped reading the last part! :(

  • navegante88 on 05/07/2023 - 19:50
    +2

    Will this support the close up tracking features like Apple (Ultra Wide Band?)

    • McFly on 06/07/2023 - 13:07

      I highly doubt it. Unfortunately hardly any Android phones have UWB (pretty much only Pixel 6/7 Pro and Galaxy S/Z do.)
      Maybe in a year or two will be more common?

      Edit: Just found this

      Hi, Chipolo Point products do not support UWB.
      But our Point finders ring really loud (Chipolo ONE Point up to 120dB and Chipolo CARD Point up to 105dB) so you can hear it even if they are in another room.

      • auMal on 07/07/2023 - 07:54

        Yeah, UWB was one of the selling points for my Pix7P purchase, however Android solutions seem to be lagging. I guess the loud speaker and 2 ears is an alternative but I find the price insanely high for what your getting.

        Anyone have experience with the Samsung tags?

        • kwchaz on 08/07/2023 - 09:54
          +1

          Yes, and it's only the higher end ST+ tags that have UWB. You also have to have very high battery level to use the UWB, and like… that's not very often, as they drain the batteries very quickly. Can't really say I have relied on the UWB feature much, just using the ringing function.

          • auMal on 08/07/2023 - 17:45

            @kwchaz: Cheers for the review. The tech seems awesome, I even searched for older sketchy iPhones w/UWB just for tags… alas they hold prices well enough to make them a little steep just as a tag locator. I imagine the network of other devices to ping approximate location when out of your range will not match Apple any time soon.

            Not sure if it is NFC uses the same antenna as UWB, but I can out snipe iPhone friends on a EFTPOS machine from a mile away!

            • McFly on 08/07/2023 - 20:01

              @auMal: UWB is something like 500 times the frequency of NFC, so it will be different antennas.

            • kwchaz on 09/07/2023 - 09:44

              @auMal: Surprisingly the ST+ was pinged relatively similarly as the AT when in RSA, Japan, Singapore, and even on the East coast of Australia haha… it's doing ok. :P

  • taki on 05/07/2023 - 19:57

    Some comparisons among the most popular tags. Chipolo appears as the best value.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnRzBYv-oXI

  • Herbse on 05/07/2023 - 20:09

    I really want these but with the tech being unlocked to any manufacturer, there will be a lot more competition to come soon.

    • Herbse on 05/07/2023 - 20:28

      (profanity) it. I ordered a 4 pack.

      Currently using airtags and an old iPhone 7 which is just cumbersome.

      Thanks op

  • devize on 05/07/2023 - 21:05
    +3

    Probably should add the additional 20% off with referral code in title? It's easy to miss.

    • gooseberry on 05/07/2023 - 22:59
      +1

      Yep, I ordered and missed the referral thing. Cancelled and they refunded within 10 min. Ordered again with the 20% off referral.

  • RichardL on 05/07/2023 - 21:43
    +4

    Their referral program advertise as 'gives you a free Chipolo', but only gives you a code for A$25 off (and cheapest tag, Chipolo ONE is A$40).

    Update: On the US Site, the Chipolo ONE is US$25, so I'm assuming that's why it $25 off (not adjusted for AUD)…

    • bio on 05/07/2023 - 22:44
      -5

      It's a mess. Online chat said that it's only valid for Chipolo One (even though it worked for Chipolo One Point too, but only gave $25 off). Then they generated me a new code which then worked for the One, but did nothing for the Point. Then when I tried to get the One model (which only works with the app) it tried to charge me $19 for shipping (because it's under $50).

      Completely misleading marketing.

      • devize on 05/07/2023 - 23:04
        +1

        How does having issues with their referral program warrant negging this deal?

        Also it never said shipping was free.

        You will only have to pay for the shipping costs. (Tip: If you add another item to your cart, free worldwide shipping is applied).

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