Chipolo CARD uses Bluetooth technology to help you locate your wallet anywhere in the world with a single tap. It works with the Apple Find My app on iPhones or Google’s Find Hub app on Android phones (Xiaomi, Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.). 

Close-range tracking: When the tracker is close to you, it connects directly to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). If you misplaced your wallet somewhere nearby, you can simply ring the tracker by pressing the Play Sound button in the Find My app or the Find Hub app. 

Out-of-range tracking: If you leave the tracker behind at a restaurant or airport, it loses its direct Bluetooth link to your phone. At that point, it relies on crowdsourced location networks, Apple Find My or Google’s Find Hub. Chipolo CARD works with only one of those networks at a time, but both networks contain millions of devices, so the tracker can reliably find your wallet almost anywhere in the world. Once you open your native app, the location will automatically update when a compatible smartphone (iPhone or Android) passes your item within Bluetooth range (120 m / 400 ft). You’ll be able to see where your wallet (or other item) was last seen on a map. You can also mark your item as lost in the app.

Additional finding capabilities: To access free extra features, like Call Your Phone, and customize CARD’s settings, download the Chipolo companion app. This app is optional, but it offers many useful extra features and lets you get the latest software updates, improving the tracker’s functionality.

The main difference between a Bluetooth tracker and a GPS tracker is the technology used to update the location of your tracked item. Bluetooth finders use the Bluetooth signal of nearby phones to report the latest location back to you. This means you get more frequent location updates in more crowded places (like airports, apartment buildings, etc.), and less frequent updates when you’re not surrounded by other phones (like in nature). 

Chipolo CARD has a Bluetooth range of 120 m / 400 ft, so if your wallet is hidden somewhere near you, the location will be updated regardless of other devices – it’ll ping directly off your own phone, and you can ring it to find it. 

In contrast, GPS trackers will give you a real-time live location via satellite connection. But there’s one major downside that comes with being connected constantly – battery life. A GPS tracker typically lasts 1-3 days (pet trackers) or up to 3 weeks (vehicle trackers), while Chipolo CARD lasts up to 1 year per charge – and when it’s empty, you can simply recharge it with any Qi-certified wireless charger.

Most GPS trackers also typically come with the added cost of a monthly subscription, while Chipolo trackers come ready to use out-of-the-box, plus you get extra features completely free of charge.

In real life, Bluetooth trackers work best when used for inanimate items, like keys, bags, backpacks, and wallets, while GPS trackers are best for tracking pets.

Yes, Chipolo CARD works with both iPhones and Android phones (like Xiaomi, Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.). It leverages the global range of the Apple Find My network and Google’s Find Hub network to find your items – though it’s important to note that it works with one network at a time.

In practice, this means you can’t share your tracker with your family if your household uses a mix of Apple and Android devices, but you can use the same tracker if you want to switch ecosystems (you simply reset it).

Chipolo CARD works with the Apple Find My app on iPhones or Google’s Find Hub app on Android phones. You can locate your items only with one of these two apps. To customize your settings and get extra features, like Call Your Phone, download the optional Chipolo companion app.

Closeness doesn’t matter. Chipolo CARD can help you find your wallet anywhere in the world. It’s a common misconception that Bluetooth range is a limitation when it comes to finding your items, but it’s actually the opposite. When your wallet (or other item) is inside your phone’s range, you’ll be able to see it on the map, ring it, and use the phone finding feature. When it’s outside your phone’s range, it’ll use other compatible devices that are passing by to report the latest location of your item back to you.

Chipolo CARD’s battery lasts up to 1 year on a single charge, and once empty, you can recharge it by placing it on a Qi-certified charger. It fully charges in about 2 hours. 

You can check the battery level of your CARD in your Find My app on iPhone or in your Find Hub app on Android phones. For the most optimal battery life and battery health, only charge your tracker when needed, and don’t let it hit absolute zero.

Chipolo CARD is a Bluetooth tracker, so it works just like AirTag, but it comes in a different form factor – a 2.5 mm / 0.1 in thin card – that fits perfectly inside a wallet. Both Chipolo CARD and AirTag use the same technology to locate your wallet, but CARD works with both iPhones and Android phones.