General
Chipolo tracking devices are compact, Bluetooth-enabled gadgets designed to help users locate their misplaced items, such as keys, wallets, and bags. These small devices can be easily attached to various belongings and work in conjunction with a smartphone app, enabling users to track their items' locations. When an item is misplaced, users can activate the Chipolo from their phone, prompting the device to emit a loud sound, making it easier to find.
This page will cover Chipolo devices that are compatible with the Apple Find My network, operating similarly to Apple's first-party AirTags. The Apple Find My network leverages Bluetooth signals emitted by Apple devices. When a device is marked as lost, it sends out a secure Bluetooth signal that nearby Apple devices can detect. These nearby devices then encrypt and transmit the detected signal, along with their own location data, to Apple's servers. This process is anonymous and does not reveal the identity of the device that relayed the signal.