Tile Mate
Bluetooth Trackers

Mate

Tile

Released Jun 1, 2015 · Analysis updated Feb 9, 2026

Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker in the Bluetooth Trackers category. The Tile Mate scores 80/100 based on 44 expert reviews in the bluetooth trackers category. Coverage includes reviews from Techadvisor, Smarthomegeeks, Whatsgoodtodo, and Phonearena.

Critic Score

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80

based on 44 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Two-way find feature(24)
  • Easy setup(16)
  • Loud(12)
  • Works with both ios and android(11)
  • Replaceable battery(8)

Cons

  • Battery is not replaceable(19)
  • Limited range(10)
  • Premium subscription required for full feature set(7)
  • Some trackers are quite expensive(6)

44 Expert Reviews

95
Established publication11/2016

Tile is the best Bluetooth tracker we’ve tried, with reliable performance and a loud tune to help locate lost items.

95
Independent publication

Great evolution of an already good product. We are often losing our keys and Tile solves the problem. Now with the changeable battery this truly deserves 5*.

95
Independent publication09/2019

The Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker is an easy-to-use device that helps locate lost keys and phones, with a replaceable battery and compatibility with both iOS and Android devices.

90
Independent publication12/2016

The Tile Mate is a fantastic product that works as advertised, is extremely affordable, and helps make your day-to-day life more efficient.

90
Established publication10/2021

Overall the Tile system works well, offers plenty of choices for Bluetooth tags, and is easy to use.

88
Major publication05/2023

Tile has a diverse portfolio of Bluetooth trackers that work with both Android and iOS devices, offering good range, battery life, and durability with smart assistant integration and an excellent app.

86
Independent publication09/2019

The Tile Mate & Tile Pro are two impressive Bluetooth trackers that will ensure that your items are not lost!

85
Major publication10/2018

By adding user-replaceable batteries, Tile has made its Mate and Pro trackers even better, but pass on the subscription service, at least for now.

85
Major publication

Tile Mate, Tile Slim, and Tile Sticker are three great trackers that are sure to fit almost every use case you could imagine.

85
Independent publication11/2018

The Tile tracker is a tech solution to prevent losing luggage, keys, or wallet, with useful features like tracking progress on your phone and integration with smart home technology.

85
Independent publication08/2017

The Tile Mate is a simple, effective tracking device that helps locate lost items through Bluetooth and a passive network, making it a worthwhile purchase for those prone to misplacing belongings.

85
Independent publication08/2019

The Tile Mate is an affordable and very very good bluetooth tracker that I can't really fault.

82
Independent publication09/2025

Life360 Tile continues to be a strong option for Bluetooth trackers, especially for people who use both Apple and Android devices, with significant improvements in battery life and ease of setup.

82
Independent publication10/2024

The new Tile range lives up to the hype, offering an affordable way to ensure you'll never lose your keys or phone again.

82
Independent publication11/2018

Overall, I really liked using the Tile Mate and Tile Pro, it put my mind at ease, in the event I ever forget something and can easily find it.

82
Independent publication

The Tile Mate is an elegant and simple to use solution for those who tend to lose or misplace things, with the Tile network adding significant value.

82
Independent publication09/2018

The Tile Mate is the cheapest offering in the Tile range, offering 100m Bluetooth range, being the smallest and lightest Tile currently available.

82
Independent publication

The Tile Mate is a fantastic option for tracking personal belongings with its thin, light design and reliable functionality.

82
Independent publication11/2018

The Tile Mate and Tile Pro are excellent devices that can save you a lot of time searching for stuff as well as offering peace of mind.

82
Independent publication

The Tile Pro is Tile's strongest tracker yet, offering the loudest ring, furthest range, and replaceable battery in a durable metal-framed design.

82
Established publication07/2021

The Tile Mate is a solid choice if you want an affordable Bluetooth tracker that works with Android and iOS.

82
Independent publication06/2015

The Tile is a simple, well-designed Bluetooth tracker that effectively helps locate misplaced items through its app and community finding features.

82
Independent publication03/2024

Tile trackers offer reliable Bluetooth tracking with a widespread community network, making them helpful for locating misplaced items, though some features require a paid subscription.

80
Major publication03/2024

Among the latest versions of Tile's key finders, the Tile Mate 2024 is the best choice.

80
Independent publication12/2018

Tile Mate tracker review: Find your keys with just one click

80
Major publication11/2016

The easiest way to add locational tracking to your wallet, passport, or cat is back.

80
Independent publication07/2025

It's no exaggeration to say that my Tile trackers have made me a more organised person.

80
Independent publication08/2019

The Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker works well for keeping track of personal items, offering easy setup and accurate tracking, though its high price may be a drawback.

80
Independent publication11/2016

Tile Mate and Slim are smaller, more practical versions of the original Tile tracker that work well for finding lost items.

78
Independent publication10/2018

Tile has addressed one of the most enduring complaints since first launching its trackers by making new units with replaceable batteries.

78
Established publication11/2024

Tile's Mate is the quintessential Bluetooth tracker. It's fairly small, discreet, robust, and has a loop in the corner so you can hook it onto your keys.

78
Independent publication03/2021

The Tile Mate is an entry-level item tracker that is slim and discreet with a 200-foot range, has a loud ring to help you locate your item, and the battery is replaceable.

78
Independent publication11/2021

Tile's 2021 Bluetooth trackers offer good options for Android users with multiple form factors and improved features, though they face stiff competition from Apple's AirTags.

75
Independent publication01/2025

Tile's loud chirp, Android and iOS compatibility, greater Bluetooth range, and ability to find the user's smartphone give it some advantages for anyone who frequently misplaces items around the house.

75
Independent publication10/2024

Tile's latest trackers come with improvements in range, loudness and new Life360 support making them some of the best products in the market, but the core feature still lags behind competitors with th...

75
Independent publication12/2016

Tile Mate & Tile Slim work as advertised and have come in handy for keeping track of belongings, though the battery life and price are notable drawbacks.

75
Established publication12/2019

Tile Mate and Tile Pro 2018 fix the battery issue with replaceable batteries, making them even better for peace of mind.

72
Established publication07/2018

The Tile Mate and Sport are particularly effective trackers for finding your keys or wallet, but their limited lifespans and disposable character are significant drawbacks.

72
Established publication11/2021

Tile's new lineup of Bluetooth trackers have a lot of versatility, but some of it is behind a paywall.

70
Major publication09/2024

The Tile Mate 2024 is a good tracker, but the Tile Pro 2024 achieves greatness.

70
Independent publication10/2018

Tile has finally solved the non-replaceable battery issue with its new Mate and Pro models, though the price remains relatively high compared to competitors.

68
Established publication07/2025

The Tile Mate is an affordable, loud, and easy-to-use tracker that earns our spot as the best option that's compatible with both Apple and Android devices.

60
Major publication01/2024

Now owned by Life360, the refreshed Tile Mate is sleek and still helps you find lost items, but competing Bluetooth trackers provide more detailed location data from farther away.

60
Independent publication10/2024

The Tile Pro, Tile Mate and Tile Sticker can do a decent job of tracking lost items, though their approach won't suit everybody's needs.