Key Takeaways
1. Hama Key Finder now supports both Apple and Android devices for tracking.
2. The device operates within a 50-meter range using Bluetooth and can be located worldwide with compatible smartphones.
3. No subscription is required; users can see the location on a map and the tracker emits a beep for easy locating.
4. It has an IPX5 rating for rain resistance, a user-replaceable battery lasting about a year, and is priced lower than Apple AirTags.
5. Hama products are available in select European countries, China, and the UAE, with prices starting at $15.89 for a single unit.
The Hama Key Finder has been around since last year, but it originally only worked with Apple’s “Find My” network, limiting its use to iPhone users. However, this is about to change, as Hama has introduced a new version that is also compatible with Android devices.
Compatibility and Functionality
Hama now supports apps from both Apple and Google for locating the trackers. Users can utilize “Find My” on iPhones and “Find My Device” on Android phones, although the latter app may soon be renamed to Find Hub. The functioning remains largely the same: the built-in Bluetooth chip allows the Item Finder to be detected by compatible smartphones within a range of up to 50 meters. The location can then be sent to the owner, meaning the tracker can theoretically be found anywhere in the world as long as a compatible smartphone is nearby.
Ease of Use and Features
This service operates without a subscription. Users can see the approximate location of the Item Finder on a map, and if the tracker is close by, it emits a beep to help locate it more easily. Notably, Hama does not include a UWB chip in this device. The IPX5 rating indicates that it is resistant to rain. Additionally, the CR2032 button battery is user-replaceable and is claimed to last about a year. One of the main selling points of the Hama Item Finder is its lower price compared to an Apple AirTag.
Availability and Pricing
Hama products are officially sold in select countries across mainland Europe, as well as in China and the United Arab Emirates, though some items are available through third-party sellers. For instance, MaxGaming offers the Hama key finder for the Apple “Find My” network at prices of $15.89 for a single unit and $55.89 for a pack of four.
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