Post #2583584
2026-05-06 01:04 UTC
Yeah I don't know that much about it either, but I thought they were just little gps devices. either way, OP didn't say they wouldn't have a phone, just that they were not trying to text or answer calls.
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@cynar@lemmy.world 2026-05-06 13:43
The tags don't have GPS. They are basically a Bluetooth beacon. If a compatible phone is within range, it notes it's existence and reports back to a central server. Basically, if you took one out into the middle of nowhere, without a phone nearby it would be completely useless. They are only useful when in a crowded place.