This tiny device helps you find misplaced keys, phones, even kids

You’re running late and you can’t manage to find your keys anywhere. You walk into every room, turning things upside down repeating the phrase “I just had them.” Sound familiar?

We’re human. We lose stuff all the time. Now, intelligent connected device company “I Found It!” iFi Systems has attempted to solve that problem of finding misplaced items with an iFi Smart Tag.

 
iFi Smart Tag synced to cellphone. (Image via iFi Systems)

The iFi Smart Tag, released back in January, looks like an ordinary keyless entry remote that you’d find on your keychain. It has only one red button that could save you a ton of time when you’re looking for something you’ve just lost.

How it works

In order to use the tiny device, you have to download a free app (the iFi smart tag is compatible with an Android or iPhone device). Once that’s complete, just hold down the red button for three seconds, wait for your cellphone to locate the tag’s signals, and you’re in.

You can sync up to six Smart Tags with your cellphone and then attach them to whatever you lose a lot (keys, wallet, kids, etc.) When you’ve gone beyond a 30-foot radius, you will hear an unmistakable pinging noise that will notify you.

“Where did I have them last?” is a common question when on the hunt for something that’s gone missing. The iFi Smart Tag will answer that question for you by e-mailing you a Google map indicating the last place you had your item before you two got separated.

E-mailed Google map will show you exactly where you had it last. (Image via iFi Systems)

You can also just go into your app and select “Find it” to immediately find anything that has an iFi Smart Tag associated with it. If you’re looking for your phone, but have your tag, just hit the red button and your cellphone will make the noises for you.

“We created the iFi Smart Tag to work in unison with other Bluetooth devices so that you aren't limited to using just one Bluetooth accessory at a time.  Unlike GPS tags, each iFi Smart Tag communicates directly with your device and does not require a monthly subscription. Smart Tag operates without the need for cellular reception, satellite, or a communication tower, which makes it an ideal security companion,” said Shailendra Suman, CEO of “I Found It!” iFi Systems.

The device is easy to use and won’t cost you much. You can purchase it for your iOS device for $30 and for your Android device for $35.

However, if you want to hunt down a stolen device, iFi Smart Tag will not keep tracking, but it will help you in those times where you just can’t find your keys!

Do people really lose stuff that often?

As a matter of fact, we lose stuff a lot. Check out these stats:

1. 90% of families will experience losing a child in a public place, 20% have lost a child more than once. (SafetyTat)
2. Insurance companies respond to over 500 lost-key calls per day. (MicroTrax)
3. 113 cellphones are lost or stolen in the U.S. every minute. (MicroTrax)

For more information, or to purchase the iFi Smart Tag, visit iFi System’s website.