Have trouble keeping tabs on all your stuff? You canโt find your keys, your wallet or anything else. There are devices that can help you locate your lost items.
Consumer Reports tested the Stick and Find, the Cobra Tag and the BiKN that allow you to tag your stuff and find it when itโs lost using your smartphone. All three devices have limited ranges. You have to be within about 30 feet for them to be effective.
The least expensive $25 Stick and Find sometimes took up to two minutes to find a signal. Thatโs frustrating when you are in a rush to find something. The BiKN was quicker but it costs $100 and at the moment is only available for the iPhone 4 and 4S.
The Cobra Tag is just as quick but works with more devices and at $40 isnโt as tough on your wallet. The Cobra Tag can work in reverse, too. So if youโve lost your cell phone but still have your tagged keys, press the tag and as long as your phone is on the tag will ring the phone.
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