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Best tracking device for a stolen bike? (lemmy.world)
submitted 10 months ago by SpiceDealer@lemmy.world to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca
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I plan on riding bike for often and while I have invest and will continue to invest in the typical security measures (D lock, wheel lock, etc.). However, in the extreme case that it should get stolen I want a way to track it down. I was thinking about getting a Tile tracking and place it within the frame of my bike but there's a better way please suggest it. Thanks in advance!

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[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

You're basically stuck with either Tile or Airtags. Most likely will see more success with Airtags, but if you're in a dense area, Tiles would probably ping as well.

Edit: Apparently Amazon is partners with Tile. Sooo pick your poison. Let me know what you pick, it could be useful for me as well. I have an old iphone 7 that could be used to set one up and my old apple account still works. So I might be able to set up the airtag thing in the future if need be.

[–] SpiceDealer@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

As I stated in another reply, being an Android user my choice is going to be Tile. I know Samsung has something called Smart Tags but I've heard they're garbage.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Yeah, it might be your best option then if you have no access to an iphone or ipad