The 5 Best Key Finders
Everybody hates losing their keys. And it happens all the time. It's so easy to do; you leave your keys on a random shelf or table, or you accidentally drop your keys in the car or behind a couch cushion. Then you're running late for an important appointment, and you can't find your keys anywhere. Luckily, there is a handy device that can ensure you'll never lose your keys again. It's called a key finder. It has a simple name, but it is really an extraordinary device. It's a little receiver that you slip onto your key chain. When you need to find your keys, you make the receiver beep either with a remote control or a smartphone app. Easy to set up and easy to use, key finders are lifesavers. We reviewed a number of different key finders to make sure we found the top ones out there. Read on for our reviews of the 5 Best Key Finders.
Tile Pro
Our pick for best key finder is the Tile Pro. You’ll never lose your keys again with this handy dandy. Slip the Tile Pro onto your keychain, and download the Tile app onto your smartphone, iPhone or Android. Then when you want to find your keys, just click on the Find button in the app, and the Tile on your keychain will play a loud tune until you find it. The key finder has a 300 feet Bluetooth range, so as long as you’re within 300 feet of your keys, the app will work. If you are more than 300 feet away from your lost keys, don’t worry. Everyone who has the Tile app on their phone can see where your keys are and tell you. The Tile community is one big lost-and-found of people helping each other find their lost items. You can use the Tile in the reverse direction as well; if you lose your phone, you can double press the Tile button on the key finder and your phone will ring, even if you have it set to Silent mode.
Pros
- Bluetooth range of 300 feet
- Lost-and-found network of everyone with Tile app
- Find lost phone with the press of a button
Cons
- On the bulky side
Cube Key Finder
Find Them Fast
This is an excellent key finder from Cube. With sides of 38 millimeters and a thickness of 9 millimeters, this little square key finder clips on to your keychain without being cumbersome. With the Cube smartphone app, you can make your keys ring with the push of a button. The Cube key finder is waterproof should you lose your keys in the rain or in a puddle. The Cube works in below freezing temperatures should you lose your keys in the cold. The app will tell you the last known location of your keys in case you are out of bluetooth range. The key finder also has a separation alarm that you can program to ring in order to prevent you from leaving your keys behind. This key finder has a replaceable battery that you only need to replace once per year, and it comes with an extra battery included.
Pros
- Waterproof and cold-proof
- App will tell you the last known location of keys
- Separation alarm
- Replaceable battery that lasts for one year
Cons
- Beeps when the battery is low
Esky Key Finder
Remote Control
For a different style key finder, check out this one from Esky. This key finder set features a receiver that you attach to your key chain, but instead of using a smartphone app to make it ring, you use a special remote control that comes with the set. The set comes with four receivers, so you can use it for four different sets of keys or other items. Each receiver has a different color and is connected to a matching color button on the remote. When you lose your keys, just press the appropriate button on the remote, and the receiver will beep. The remote sends out a radio frequency signal that goes through walls, furniture, etc. and has a range of 98 feet. The remote also has a built-in flashlight for when you’re trying to find your keys in the dark.
Pros
- Remote control
- Four receivers
- Built-in flashlight
Cons
- Removing the battery covers on the receivers is challenging
FindKey Key Finder
Color Coded
For another stellar key finder that comes with its own remote control, consider this one from FindKey. This set comes with four receivers and a color-coded remote control. Attach the receivers to your keys or any items you want to keep track of, and press the corresponding button on the remote whenever you want to find it. The remote has an LED light On/Off switch, which is very useful when it’s dark in the room. The remote sends out radio waves and has a range of 30 meters. The four batteries for the receiver come included in the set, but the two AAA batteries needed for the remote do not.
Pros
- Color coded buttons on remote
- LED light On/Off switch
- Comes with receiver batteries
Cons
- Remote batteries not included
WOSports Key Finder
Keep Track of Everything
This is an exceptional key finder from WOSports. It is a key finder set of the multiple-receivers-with-a-remote-control variety. This set actually comes with six receivers. The receivers are not only color coded but also have a different letter assigned to each; this makes it easy to use even if you are colorblind. When you press a button on the remote, that receiver will beep at a volume of 80 decibels so you can hear it. The remote has a range of 100 feet in an open area and 85 feet if it has to penetrate walls. The receivers have rings so you can attach them to key chains, and they also have double sided adhesive if you want to stick them to other items.
Pros
- Six receivers
- Receivers are color and letter coded
- Double-sided adhesive for sticking receivers to other items
Cons
- Beeping could be louder
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the key finder to keep track of other items?
Yes, you can attach the receiver to anything you want to keep track of – TV remote, glasses, even pets. Then use the remote or the smartphone app to find the item the same way you would with keys.
Can I replace the battery in the receiver?
The key finder sets we reviewed have replaceable batteries. Depending on how much you use it, the batteries will only need to be replaced 1-2 times per year. Some other key finders do not come with replaceable batteries, and you have to buy a whole new receiver, so be careful out there.
What happens if I lose my smartphone?
If you have a key finder that is connected to a smartphone app and you lose your smartphone, you can press the receiver and your phone will ring. If you lose your smartphone and the receiver, you can use the app on someone else’s smartphone to find your lost phone and receiver.
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