Chipolo ONE Bluetooth Item Finder Cat & Horse Tag
In a Nutshell
- Avoid this product due to frequent connectivity issues.
- The app is intrusive and has usability problems.
- The device emits a loud noise, which can be startling.
- This product is not reliable for tracking pets, especially outside the home Wi-Fi network.
Quick Verdict
The Chipolo ONE Bluetooth Item Finder for pets is not recommended due to persistent connectivity problems, app issues, and overall poor performance. Users report it as unreliable for tracking pets, especially over long distances or when they leave their home Wi-Fi network.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
The device does not maintain a connection, making it unreliable for tracking pets, especially over long distances or when they leave their home Wi-Fi network.
Prevention: Consider alternatives that offer better reliability and functionality for pet tracking
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
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False Winston (0) major
Doesn't keep a connection and as a result fails 99% of time to find your pet.
Tip: already defunct
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Bricks (0) critical
Device turns into a brick when a user refuses to keep to the app's harsh parameters.
Tip: Forced to alter settings of app permanently to avoid device failure
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Weak Coverage (0) critical
This product works only on Wi-Fi networks.
Tip: Use the device outside the house
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Disbles not to intrude () major
device will turn itself off if the user isn't connected to the map app all the time, meaning this device tracks your progress instead of your pets.
Tip: Connect to the app always
Quality Trend: Declining
The quality of the product has declined over time, with more recent reviews highlighting severe issues with connectivity and app malfunction.
Negative.
Negative
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
✗ Skip If
- • Pet owners needing reliable tracking for their pets — The device has severe connectivity issues and is not reliable for pet tracking.
- • Users expecting a durable and long-lasting product — The device tends to 'brick' itself and has a short lifespan.
Durability & Care
Factors: Usage, App connection
Cleaning Methods
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
Can this device track my pet over long distances?
No, the device only works within the home Wi-Fi network and is not effective for tracking pets over long distances.
Is the app user-friendly?
No, the app has been reported to be intrusive and difficult to use, with frequent disconnections and tracking issues.
Does this product have any battery life?
The batteries do not reach the 12 hour range at all, reported failures faster than charges, you can’t charge it either. It runs out of credit.
Highlighted Reviews
"I ordered this and it was not what I expected. I will say that if you leave something somewhere this is the item for you. However if you want to track say... a Husky you need something a bit more. Over all the item works the way it should and their app is pretty good. I will be returning this thou..."
"Poorly designed app. Intrusive emails from the company, if you don’t always keep the app attached to your map application (are they tracking you?). And if you won’t keep it attached to the map, they just turn it off. Just ordered these after previous ones died after about 2 years of use. Opport..."
Bottom Line
Do not buy this product. There are better alternatives available that offer more reliable tracking features for pets.Chipolo ONE Bluetooth Item Finder consistently fails to meet user expectations and is not worth the investment.