25.7.2015

Gigaset is probably a name that you will not know but you may better know the name of Siemens; Gigaset is the branding now used by Siemens for a variety of personal or domestic electonic products. The Gigaset G-tag Personal Bluetooth Tracking Device is an updated version of the gimmicky devices once available that you could attach to a bunch of keys, then whistle, sing a few notes, clap hands or shout and its warbling indicated where you had left them.This performs a similar task but you can attach it to or store it within almost anything, even your vehicle, and it will then help find it. in many situations,you will probably need a carabiner or alternative method of attachment as the depth of the device will probably preclude use of a keyring and some other methods of attachment; a fabric or leather lace would work. The hole through the tracker is quite large and should accept some of the larger options.Suggested uses include attachment to keyrings, everyday and travel luggage and inside a vehicle but you may find a few more. Rather than using old and basic technology, it is Bluetooth-based and there is an essential accompanying Gigaset app to download (for both Android and iOS systems from the respective Stores) and install on a mobile phone or tablet that will then communicate with the device. Unlike most Bluetooth devices that will work only within a radius of 10m, this has an effective range of 30m (about 100 feet) maximum. In addition to its locating function, it can also act as an alarm and warn in the event that an item is moved out of range. Although it does not itself include a GPS receiver, with its app it can utilise GPS within a mobile or tablet to help locate something that is out-of-range. Although its bulk will preclude it from being used within anything slim, it could be kept in a purse, handbag, backpack or briefcase or be attached to a handle or zip puller should one exist.The instructions are extremely minimal and most of the action will be within the app; the tracker has no controls etc. There are warnings that there may be places and situations where use of the device will be denied or forbidden, possibly on aircraft for example. You may not be able to use one should you utilise on a permanent or temporary basis certain medical devices as it may interfere with their function and adversely affect your health. There is a more basic issue and that is once you buy one or more of the trackers and the battery wears out you will probably not be able to replace it as the device is closed by tiny security screws of a type that few are likely to possess the tool to remove. Essentially, many will be throwing it away after about a year. It should be possible for the manufacturers to modify the design to allow simple battery replacement.Sometimes sold singly, the trackers are also available in multi-packs of three or five at small discounts and also sold in five colours including white and black so that you may be able to match them to items of property, but they are mostly sufficiently bright and distinctive to be easily visible. By using several, each attached to a different item, you can monitor several things at once, share them around the family and even consider putting one in a young child's pocket when taking them out shopping or somewhere where they just may drift. There does not appear to be any reasonable limit to the number of tags that the app can monitor with a single device.The Tracking Device works about as well as is claimed, the app is relatively easy to set up and use, but you won't necessarily be able to rely on the operating range being a constant 30 metres. Under adverse conditions, for example where there may be extensive radio traffic from WiFi or mobiles or if used within confined spaces, it may be offer a shorter range. At their current price, even if purchased singly, one may provide the reassurance you may need if you are often unable to remember where that vital something was last placed. It may be of greater help in finding your car among hundreds or thousands if you do not have a bay number to rely upon. With its current design, you may need to dispose of it and replace annually and some uses may be less economical than others.

22.7.2015

A relatively small (a little under 4cm squared) bluetooth tracking device that can be used to find items such as lost keys or notify you when the G-tag is out of range - for example if you've forgotten to pick a laptop up or, alternately, someone is stealing it! It's very easy to set up. Reading the barcode on the back of the tag will take you directly to the manufacture's website to download an app (for either iOS or Android) to use with the G-Tag. Registering the tag with a phone simply involves placing the tag on the phone screen in a marked area. I'm not quite sure how this works. It's not using Near Field Communication (NFC) but does work.

2.8.2015

Very easy to download the app and set up the tag. Once installed the tag works fine providing it's location on a map.On a large item then this would a great idea especially if you have problems locating your car after parking in one city, getting the train to another and needing to jog your memory as to where you got on the train and left your car. Or if you had a dog that was in the habit of escaping and running away, or even putting in your suitcase so when the airline lost it, you could track it's return.For the purposes of finding something that you have lost in your house this may be not an ideal option. When within the Bluetooth range it tells you 'it is close to you and look around'

14.8.2015

This is very similar to the motorola keylink which was never made available in the UK, and a number of clones that seem not to have great reviews. The good news is that this solidly built and just works. It is a only bluetooth emitter; it has no other built in functionality whatsoever.Personally, I'm using this with my Moto X phone as a 'trusted device' (Android: settings/security/smart lock/ trusted devices) so that whenever my phone is within range it remains unlocked. If someone nicks my phone, it will lock up, but because I am mostly within range, I am rarely inconvenienced by having to enter the password. For this purpose the tag is excellent,

24.7.2015

I obtained this item as part of the Amazon Vine programme and this item was priced at £17.49 as at 24th July 2015.I have totally changed my view on this item and awarded it a 5 star rating after spending a few more minutes with it setting it up on my wife's iphone 5c. The app was easy to set up the second time around and I found that it installed on both an iphone 4s and 5c. After set up the configuration was relatively simple and my wife will be able to at least determine that her keys are in the house, or near proximity or the location of where she last left them.The item is roughy 2.5 X 2.5 Cm and will fit on a key ring; which I suppose is its main purpose. Apparently you can use it to locate items such as cars,

6.8.2015

You get the G-tag which works on Bluetooth 4 and is powered by a coin-cell, this stated to last a year; to change it you will need a small torx screwdriver which isn't supplied.The G-tag works with an app, I downloaded the android version which works on version 4.4.4 and newer. Once you've registered to use the app you register the G-tag to the app, this involves placing the G-tag on the phone screen. Once done you can then select whether you want to be alerted when the tag goes out of range, comes back in range, both our not at all; you also get to choose an alert tone, however on my phone, a nexus 4,

22.7.2015

Gigaset's G-tag makes loosing important items a thing of the past. It does require an App and at the moment only works with Apple and Android products and not Micosoft/Nokia . You attach your G-tag to whatever item you wish to protect, and you can register multiple tags to your phone/pad to protect many different things. You will get notification if the item moves out of range of your device and will show on a map the last known location - so if you leave it in your car you can find it again in a large car park without effort. It is said to be able also to use GPS devices but I haven't got this far yet. You can't switch it off but they say the battery lasts for up to a year,

28.7.2015

Relatively easy to set up (although my first attempt to register failed for no apparent reason).Once set up and linked to your smartphone it requires bluetooth and location tracking switched on. Your phone will then alert you should you move a certain distance from the tag (and whatever it is attached to). It will alert you EVERY time your phone is moved a certain distance from the tag if you have bluetooth/location services switched on.Beyond that distance the phone app will show you a map of the device's last recorded location - if the tag is moved (stolen?) it doesn't track the movement in the same way a phone can be tracked, which limits its potential. Nevertheless,

1.8.2015

Decent enough product, works well as it should - easy to use and set up, the app gives a number as to how close to the object you are, so a higher number means you're closer. The size of it is small but still a little bulky - if it was thinner it would be perfect - but it's not too problematic.To attach it to a laptop, i've found it useful to tape it to a USB memory stick, then it holds it nicely in the USB port.I've attached it to my hard drive, as i'm constantly leaving that plugged in to the back of public computers. It would be useful for work related things like laptops/key cards, as the amount of times i've gone to work without my ID card - having my phone alert me that i've not got it

10.8.2015

I'm not overly keen on this product, I got it for my husband who constantly is a saying "where are my"..........car keys.......glasses.....insert name of appropriate object here. He put it on his keys and as yet has to lose them. In that case the product has worked. He has tried walking away from his keys and his phone sends off a signal telling him he's left his keys behind.The device itself is unobtrusive and looks kind of cool. It looks well made and as though it will stand a fair bit of use.

27.7.2015

I have found this a little tricky to set up - the app was an iphone only app and didn't show up initially as I was on my ipad. Once I found the app (!) it was easy to set up and find. I now have it attached to my car keys. We don't have a fixed parking space, though, and I think I need a second one to leave in the car so I can always find that!

6.1.2020

Really great for when I need to pop into the corner shop. This alerts my phone once it is out of range.

31.1.2016

Good

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