Chipolo case study: How Orbitkey mastered key organization with...
Orbitkey, renowned for their innovative key organizers, was on a mission to solve a common frustration: lost keys.
Ekster, known for their innovative wallets, was committed to addressing a common pain point for their customers: lost wallets.
Recognizing the financial and personal risks associated with losing a wallet, Ekster sought to create a tracking solution that was both seamless and sustainable. They turned to Chipolo, experts in Bluetooth tracking technology, to bring their vision to life.
The challenge: Making wallets smart(er) with solar-powered tracking
Ekster's challenge was unique: they wanted to integrate Chipolos firmware into a solar-powered tracker that would fit into their minimalist wallets. The challenges the Chipolo team faced were addressed at 3 different levels; engineering, design, and technology.
The tracker had to be compact enough to fit within the wallet, efficient enough to charge via solar power, and seamlessly integrated with Chipolo's existing app ecosystem.
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The solution: Seamless firmware integration
The Chipolo team worked closely with Ekster to achieve these ambitious goals. The primary challenge was integrating Chipolo's firmware into Ekster's existing hardware, ensuring all components worked flawlessly together. The result was a first-of-its-kind product: the solar-charged Ekster Tracker Card.
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The result: The Ekster Tracker Card
The Ekster Tracker Card is a card-shaped Bluetooth wallet tracker with a small solar panel so users can recharge it whenever the battery gets low. It is primarily intended for use in wallets.
The Ekster Tracker Card seamlessly integrates with the Chipolo app, giving users the option to ring their wallet tracker from their phone or vice versa, and offering additional features like Out of Range Alerts, location history, tracker sharing, and voice commands, all designed to help you find your misplaced wallet as quickly as possible.
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When the Ekster Card is low on battery, the regular low battery icon is shown in the Chipolo app to inform the user their card should be recharged.
"Working with Chipolo's team of experts has been a pleasure – they always adhere to our often difficult product requirements and are fast in executing them."
Ekster Key Holder & Key Tracker
After the success of the trackable wallet, user feedback quickly revealed that Ekster’s users were in need of solutions for different situations, which is why Ekster already released its trackable Key Holder and Key Tracker that will work with the Chipolo app.
Your turn to innovate!
If your company is looking to integrate tracking technologies into your products, Chipolo is the partner you need.
Our team of experts can help you navigate the complexities of hardware and firmware integration, ensuring a seamless and successful product launch. Contact Chipolo today to discover how we can collaborate to create innovative tracking solutions for your business.
