People put things in various places, such as hanging shelves on trains, storerooms in private toilet rooms, and on the tables of cafes that they just hang out, and forget about them. For example, regarding the things left behind on the train, Sotetsu Line announced that there were 56,542 things left behind in 2020, which is equivalent to about 155 cases per day. Tomorrow is my own. How can you prevent lost and forgotten items?
One possible countermeasure is to use items called loss prevention tags (also known as lost item prevention tags and lost item prevention tags). This is a small device that generally has a Bluetooth function, and the app notifies you that you have left the associated smartphone. If it's completely separated, it remembers where the tag and smartphone last communicated and traces where they lost it.
Loss prevention tag (Amazon)
In addition to purely domestic MAMORIO, Tile and Apple AirTag are famous as loss prevention tags in Japan.
MAMORIO has set up "MAMORIO Spot" in more than 700 railway stations such as Odakyu Electric Railway, Tokyo Metro, JR East / West Japan, and Nagoya Railroad, as well as shopping centers and office buildings such as Japan Post, Takashimaya, and Mori Building. When a lost item is nearby or delivered to the Lost and Found Center, it is automatically notified to the smartphone to make it easier to find the lost item.
In addition, Tile has installed MoT backseat tablets installed in about 30,000 taxis and Tile access points at stations on the Tokyo Metro and Tokyu lines. When a taxi passes by an item with Tile attached, or when an item with Tile is delivered to the station as a lost item, it automatically communicates and notifies the owner's smartphone that it is lost. You can find things.
Apple AirTag doesn't have a mechanism like MAMORIO Spot or Tile access point, but it has an ultra-wideband wireless communication chip. When an iPhone 12/11 equipped with a similar chip passes nearby, it automatically communicates and identifies the position.
There is only one type of Apple AirTag, but Tile and MAMORIO are available in keychain type, card type, tag (!?) Type, seal type and other shapes. In addition, there are some functions that can be replaced with batteries and those that can make sounds, so I would like to select one according to the application.
Apple AirTag
IPhone users all over the world will look for it together
Apple AirTag is a genuine Apple anti-loss tag released on April 30, 2021. Originally, you could search for Apple products registered in your account with the "Search" app on your iOS device, but if you install this Apple AirTag, you can search for everything.
It's easy to use, just turn on the Bluetooth feature on your iPhone or iPad and add your Apple AirTag to the "Find" app. Now you can trace where you have the Apple AirTag attached. If you lose it at home, you can make a sound from your iPhone. It uses a CR2032 battery and has a battery life of about one year. It can be said that it is a product that has improved the dissatisfaction with the loss prevention tag because it is a latecomer.
The main body size is 31.9 mm in diameter and 8 mm in thickness. Has IP67 grade dustproof and waterproof performance. Since it is a smooth circle, you need a special accessory to attach it to a key. The selling price on Amazon is 3800 yen.
Apple AirTag (Amazon)
Tile Pro (2022)
Since the communication distance is long, it is safe to drop it
Tile Pro (2022) is the latest version of the loss prevention tag Tile used around the world. It is the longest product in the series with a maximum communication distance of 120 meters and high specs that allow battery (CR2032) replacement.
The biggest feature of the Tile series is that you can search by sound. If you lose the installed item in the room, you can use the app to make a sound to check the location (if the sound is within 75 meters at the maximum). On the other hand, you can also double-click the Tile button to make a sound from your smartphone, which is convenient when you don't know where you put your smartphone.
If you drop something with a Tile attached, you can open the app to see where the Tile was disconnected, so you can get a rough idea of what to look for. Also, if Tile users pass by, they will be able to get a rough idea of their current location, which will dramatically increase their chances of finding it. In addition, the person who picks up the QR code on the back side can scan it to notify the owner.
The waterproof performance is IP67 level, so don't worry if it rains on the day you drop it. The size is width 34 x length 59 x thickness 7.7 mm. The selling price on Amazon is about 4300 yen.
Tile Pro (2022) (Amazon)
MAMORIO FUDA
Paste it like a "ofuda" to prevent loss !?
MAMORIO FUDA is a loss prevention tag that can be attached to things that are difficult to lose. It measures 36.2 width x 24 length x 3.4 mm thickness and weighs only 3.4 g. It is a feeling of size that you do not mind even if you paste it.
Batteries cannot be replaced, but the "OTAKIAGE" service can be used 180 days after the start of use. You can purchase a new main unit at a discount of up to 50% by exchanging it with the MAMORIO you are using (actually, you dispose of it yourself). The new MAMORIO types and colors can be different from the ones you are using. It is also an opportunity to easily try new products.
In addition to the communication with MAMORIO Spot mentioned above, the mechanism for searching for lost items is to turn on the "Search with everyone" function in the app after noticing that the item has been dropped, so that another user's MAMORIO who passed by the dropped item MAMORIO There is something that senses each other and locates them. Please note that this will prevent other users from knowing the location of the lost item. In addition, privacy is protected because it is not possible to know who MAMORIO has detected.
The color variations are white and black. The selling price on Amazon is about 3300 yen.
MAMORIO FUDA (Amazon)
Tile Slim (2022)
I want to keep it in my wallet
Tile Slim (2022) is a 2.5mm thick credit card size and is a perfect loss prevention tag for wallets, regular cases, card cases, etc. The connection distance is up to 75 meters. The battery cannot be replaced, but it is economical because the battery lasts up to about 3 years.
Like the other Tile series, you can also search for Tile Slim (2022) by sound. You can make it sound by calling the smart speaker (Alexa, Google Assistant) as well as from the smartphone app. You can also make a sound from your smartphone by double-clicking the button on the main unit. You will find it especially convenient when searching indoors. Also, if you lose it in a public toilet, you can immediately tell which private room you left it in by making a sound.
The waterproof performance is equivalent to IP67, and even if it is dropped into a puddle, it will not affect the operation. The selling price on Amazon is about 4700 yen.
Tile Slim (2022) (Amazon)
MAMORIO CARD
Purse amulet just in case
MAMORIO CARD is also a credit card size and is a convenient loss prevention tag that you can put in your wallet or regular case. The thickness is about 1.7 mm, which is the same as a 50-yen coin. Not bulky in your wallet.
What is more distinctive is that it is rechargeable. It supports Qi wireless charging and can be used continuously for up to 6 months on a single charge. It is quite economical because it can be used with a charge cycle of at least once every three months. Also, this is also an OTAKIAGE target product, so if you feel that the battery life has deteriorated, you can purchase another MAMORIO at a bargain price. It is a product that is even more profitable.
It is a pity that there is no mechanism to make a sound, but it can be discovered with AR technology (however, iPhone 6S / iPad Pro with iOS 11 or later installed, iPad 5th generation or later, compatible with Android devices equipped with Google ARCore). If you hold your smartphone camera over it, you can quickly find out where the target MAMORIO is hidden.
The selling price on Amazon is about 6600 yen.
MAMORIO CARD (Amazon)
The products in the article are recommended by the Engadget Japanese team. Sales information is as of the time of writing the article, and prices and inventory status are constantly changing.
Loss prevention tag (Amazon)
