what are the advantages of ios and android dual system tags?

Introduction: Why focus on dual-system tags

“Mom, have you seen my keys? The Smarttag on my Android says they’re at the door, but you can’t find them on your iOS!” It’s not uncommon in mixed iOS and Android households. In daily life, the loss of keys, wallets, pet collars, office remote controls and other items occurs frequently, but single-system tags have significant limitations-the Apple AirTag only works with iOS devices, the Samsung Galaxy Smarttag only works with Android devices, if the parents in the family have different phones, if there are different models of devices in the team, and so on, single-system labels are either“Visible and unusable” or require multiple purchases, which is costly and difficult to manage. In order to solve this pain point, iOS and Android dual-system tag came into being, which realizes cross-system compatibility and sharing, and becomes a“New option for anti-loss” in hybrid device scenarios.

Analysis of the advantages of iOS and Android Tag

The core advantages of dual-system tags

1. Cross-platform compatibility: bid farewell to“Device fragmentation”

The core value of the dual-os tag is that it breaks down the ecological barrier between iOS and Android. Whether a family member has an iPhone or an android phone like Xiaomi or Huawei, or a team of Mac and Windows users, they can all share the same tag — without having to buy an AirTag for an iOS device, as in the past, buy a SmartTag for Android devices ($25-$30 for a single system tag and $25-$35 for a dual-system tag that covers both systems with a single tag, saving 40%-50% in recurring costs over time compared to buying two single-system tags) . What’s more, you don’t have to change the tag: If you switch from an iPhone to an Android phone, you can simply download the corresponding App or access system function on the new phone, and the tag will continue to be used, this avoids the waste of“Device upgrade = tag obsolescence”.

2. Location Network coverage: 3x increase in retrieval success rate

There are two types of dual-system tags: “System-wide” and“Stand-alone”, both of which allow for wide coverage:

System-level tags: direct access to Apple’s Find My Network (which covers more than 2 billion Apple devices worldwide, including iphones, ipads, Macs, etc.) and Google’s Find My Device Network (which covers more than 190 countries and territories and over 1 billion Android devices) , it’s the equivalent of having a“Dual location network”. For example, if you lose your wallet at the mall with a sticker on it, a stranger’s iphone or Android device nearby can“Passively assist in locating” your location, anonymously uploading it to the cloud, even if your phone is not within Bluetooth range, users can open the phone to see the approximate location of the wallet, the success rate than a single system tag increased by more than three times.

Independent App tags: cross-system positioning through vendor-owned apps (e.g. Tile, Chipolo, etc.) , but it can also be used for everyday purposes-for example, in a residential area or at work, if two or three family members or colleagues download the same App, a small location network can be formed, quickly find lost items.

3. Sharing and collaboration: one-person Binding, many-person availability

The“Multi-user sharing” function of the dual system tag is perfect for home, office and other collaborative scenarios:

Family Scenario: attach the tag to the family key, after binding, invite 5-10 people such as spouse, parents to share permissions, everyone can check the location of their keys in real time on their phone (e.g. kids forget their keys at school, parents check their phone to see if they’re home) , it can also receive“Anti-lost” alerts (pop-up alerts for the entire family if the key is taken 50 metres from the house) .

Office scenario: tag high-frequency shared items such as projector remotes and external hard drives in the conference room, you can quickly locate items by sharing permissions (no more asking“Who took the remote?”) and even see“Last user” to reduce waste.

4. Feature-rich: from basic anti-loss to high-level utility

The dual-system tag can do much more than just“Locate” and cover multiple scenarios:

Anti-lost alert: supports“Bluetooth Range Alert”(automatic alarm when Bluetooth range exceeds 10-50 meters) and“Security area alert”(can set“Home” and“Company” as security area, if the item leaves the security area, immediately send SMS/App notification to avoid the embarrassment of forgetting keys and wallets) .

Voice location: built-in 80-100db adjustable volume speaker, in a quiet office can be set“Low volume”(to avoid disturbing others) , in the noisy supermarket, station can be set“High volume”(3 meters clearly audible) , find items hidden in sofa seams or backpack compartments in 30 seconds.

Historical tracking: most tags support a 3-7 day history of location. If an item is lost, trace back to“Places you’ve been in the past 24 hours”(e.g. keys were in neighborhood delivery cabinets, convenience stores, etc.) .

Extensions: some tabs support“Remote Control”(double-clicking on a tab can trigger your phone to take a picture or play music, making it easier to find your phone or take a picture with it) , “Cloud backup”(location data is automatically synced to the cloud, so you don’t have to re-record it when you change phones) , and“Remote control”, even with smart home linkage (such as the label close to the door, can trigger smart door lock automatically unlock) .

5. High Security: privacy is not disclosed and loss can be traced

Privacy protection is at the core of users’ concerns, and dual-system tags do a good job of security:

Encrypted transmission: system-level tags use“End-to-end encryption” technology to transmit location data only between the user’s device and the cloud, so Apple, Google, and manufacturers can’t see the real location Independent App tags also use the AES-128 encryption algorithm to prevent data from being cracked.

Lost Mode: if the tag is accidentally lost, turn on“Lost Mode” on the phone-the tag hides the user’s private information and simply says, “Please contact XXX to return it.” The finder has no access to the user’s location, name, or other data, and the user is notified that the tag has been moved, making it easier to track.

6. Cheap and flexible: multi-tasking and unlimited context

The“Value for money” of dual-system labelling is not just about“Savings”, but also about“Flexibility”:

Multi-scenario adaptation: the labels are compact (usually 3-5 cm in diameter, round or card-like) and can be pasted, hung or clipped-either on a wallet or laptop, it can also be attached to a pet collar, a children’s school bag, or even the inside of a suitcase, eliminating the need to buy different labels for different items.

Long-term adaptability: dual-system tags are not affected by device upgrades, as opposed to single-system tags“Tied to a particular ecosystem.”. Switching from an iPhone to an Android device or from an Android tablet to an iPad, for example, simply re-sign into your account or download an App, and the tab will continue to work for 2-3 times longer than a single-system tab.

Note: dual-system tab vs. single-system tab

Summary and prospect

The advantage of the iOS/Android dual-os Tag is, in essence, “Breaking down the ecological barrier and adapting to a hybrid device scenario”: it both solves the pain point of the single-os tag“Can’t use it, buy it again”, and solves the problem of the dual-os tag“Can not use it, buy it again”, through wide coverage positioning, multi-user sharing and rich functions, it meets the anti-loss needs of home, office, personal and other scenarios, while taking into account security and economy.

For a scenario where there are both iOS and Android users-whether it’s a family of three with different operating systems, or a team of a few dozen people with multiple devices-it’s a good idea to take a look at some of the possibilities, dual-system tags are more practical, more convenient and more flexible than single-system tags, which can be called“The optimal solution of daily anti-lost”.

In the future, with the development of Internet of things technology, the dual-system tags could lead to further breakthroughs, such as extending battery life with ultra-low-power chips (most tags currently last about six to 12 months, but could be more than two years in the future) , ultra-wideband positioning (enabling centimeter-level accuracy in finding items hidden in drawers) , and linking to more smart home devices (such as tags near refrigerators that automatically display a list of ingredients) . It can be said that the dual-system tag is not only“Anti-lost tool”, but also will become a“Smart hub” connecting different devices.