Key fob trackers

[ladycrofter]

Any comments about Chipolo key fob trackers? Seem to be the only one that doesn't require a subscription to use the app.
We recently lost one of the pickup keys, it is definitely gone for good . Mitsubishi want £300 for a new one

Or second question, has anyone bought a programmable blank off the internet?

TIA

 

[Bobby Spray]

Mazda wanted £360 for a key for a 14 year old Mazda 2. A local auto locksmith made us 2 for £160.

 

[ladycrofter]

This is an electronic one. Have to buy their blank but plenty for sale at online key companies.

 

[Paddington]

Mobile auto locksmith supplied blank and programmed a spare key for about £150 for a DMax. Not the same style key fob but did the job.

 

[theboytheboy]

Any comments about Chipolo key fob trackers? Seem to be the only one that doesn't require a subscription to use the app.
We recently lost one of the pickup keys, it is definitely gone for good . Mitsubishi want £300 for a new one

Or second question, has anyone bought a programmable blank off the internet?

TIA

I use "tiles".

Have them on various sets if keys and a card in my wallet.

Wouldn't be without them.

Tile Tracker | Bluetooth Trackers for Keys, Wallets, Phones, and More

Tile trackers help you find your keys, wallet, phone and more. Join the world's largest lost and found community and never lose what matters most.

uk.tile.com

 

[rollestonpark]

I have used tiles, but the batteries don't last long, so you need a pile of them at the ready to keep swapping.
Range of the tile is fairly limited.
Whenever I've needed the tile, the battery has been flat. I gave up with them.

What I would recommend is a tag with your mobile phone number on. Then if someone finds the bunch of keys, they can call you....
Simple no batteries.

 

[David.]

Tile cost me 2hrs walking a grass-verge looking for lost keys. I eventually realised that the App was showing the location one day in August. Must have been where the battery died during harvest the previous year.
My suspicion is that lots of people realise they need batteries when they have lost their keys.

 

[theboytheboy]

I find the app tells me the battery is low and needs replacing.

 

[rollestonpark]

I find the app tells me the battery is low and needs replacing.

interesting, never had that.
but I had a very similar experience to @David. , and just decided I couldn't be bothered with them.

 

[ladycrofter]

Thanks for comments Going to see if the local key place can make a non fob blank for back-up use only. If not it will be these tracker things.

 

[Dman2]

Think i paid £120 for a second key for the Ranger. From local guy who came out and programmed it

 

[badger nadgers]

Any comments about Chipolo key fob trackers? TIA

I had a look at their web site. If you are going to buy a "4 pack color mix" (red yellow green blue) of the "chipolo one" then they have two different prices on their web site for the same thing and they differ by £13. From their home page they sell for £66 (25% off) but from the Easter Sale page hidden behind the "Store" menu the same thing is £53 (40% off). You will get told this after you've purchased. If you want them all the same colour or red/blue/black/white it's the higher price only. Code CHIP10 works too for 10% off.

 

[ladycrofter]

@badger nadgers thanks for the info. I have ordered the 4 pack and the 10% discount worked on top of the Easter discount.

 

[badger nadgers]

I queried the £13 difference and they've said they'll refund it. Mine arrived today, just about to start with them. Came with a code CTY13BA4 for 15% off next order, don;t know if it stacks with the Easter discount. The "card" one seems to work.

Setup was easy, about half an hour including a quick test. Couple of minutes to then add one of the disks. Had to reseat the battery on one of the disks - it initially disconnected but then double clicking it wouldn't work. Other than that, fine. Seems to be a "refer a friend" thing for 20% discount on those referred, 3 of which get you a free Chipolo. Not sure if you can refer yourself with the google kludge (where dots and dashes in usernames are ignored on incoming messages, allowing you to register for stuff with variations of the same account).