Introduction: mini-trackers are small, but useful
With People’s attention to the safety of personal items, various types of mini-trackers are rapidly spreading on the market. Whether it’s a busy office worker’s keys and wallet, a pet family’s cat or dog, or a company’s logistics assets that need to be monitored, mini-trackers can provide useful location services.
But in the purchase and use process, one of the most concerned about users is: How Long Will the battery last? After all, no matter how good the device is, if it needs to be recharged or replaced frequently, it will affect the experience.
The race to find the best: Endurance?
- Bluetooth Trackers
– for products: Apple AirTag, Tile Mate, Chipolo One
How it works: it relies on a nearby smartphone (via Bluetooth) to synchronize its location with the cloud, and consumes very little power.
– typical battery life: typically lasts 1-2 years.
If it was used frenquently, usually the battery can last 6 to 12 months.
Battery type: most use a replaceable CR2032 button battery, which users can replace themselves.
2. GPS Trackers
How it works: A built-in GPS module picks up satellite location information and consumes far more power than the Bluetooth model.
A) pet trackers: a few days to a few weeks. using an“Electric fence” strategy saves power.
7 working days is quite common to see in the market.
B) personal/vehicle trackers: weeks to months. Update frequency is adjustable.
C) asset trackers: months to years. Update once a day to dramatically reduce power consumption.
3. Drones (Mini)
– on behalf of products: DJI Mini series
– concept difference: a single flight lasts about 30 minutes and relies on dedicated smart flight batteries.
5 key factors that affect battery life
1. Location Differences: GPS uses a lot more power than Bluetooth.
2. Update frequency setting: the more frequently you update, the faster you consume power.
3. Network signal strength: devices use twice as much power when the signal is weak.
4. Ambient temperature effects: extreme temperatures can reduce battery efficiency.
5. Battery characteristics: large capacity rechargeable battery last longer, replaceable battery convenient but single function.
Power saving tips: How do you extend your tracker’s“Lifeline”?
– adjust how often you update your tracker: reduce the frequency of updates in non-essential situations.
– enable power saver/fence: reduce unnecessary location behavior.
– avoid extreme temperatures: do not expose to the sun or use for long periods of time in cold environments.
– keep firmware up-to-date: get the latest energy-saving optimizations.
– choose the right product: choose a Bluetooth or GPS type on demand.
Conclusion: there is no best, only the most suitable
In the world of mini-trackers, battery life varies by technology and purpose.
– Bluetooth: battery-efficient but reliant on the cellular network.
– GPS: powerful but power hungry.
– drone tracking: Focus on battery capacity and flight control.
It is suggested that users should choose the appropriate products according to the actual use scenarios and needs, set the parameters reasonably and use them scientifically, so as to give full play to the maximum value of the Mini Tracker.
