Chipolo
Chipolo makes Bluetooth trackers—POP, LOOP, and CARD—that attach to everyday items like keys, wallets, and bags so users can locate them through Apple Find My or Google's Find Hub network. The trackers feature loud alarms, water resistance, and replaceable or rechargeable batteries, with a companion app adding extras like Call Your Phone and selfie triggers.
- Consumer Electronics
- Internet of Things
- Consumer Goods
- Hardware
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Product
Problem
Everyday items like keys, wallets, and bags are easily misplaced or lost, and without a reliable tracking solution users have no way to quickly locate them. Traditional tracking options are limited by platform compatibility, short range, or the need for a separate hub, leaving users frustrated when they cannot find their belongings.
Solution
Chipolo provides a range of Bluetooth trackers that attach to personal items and help users locate them through a smartphone app. The POP, LOOP, and CARD trackers are compatible with either Apple Find My or Google's Find Hub network, enabling location tracking through the native apps on iOS and Android devices. In addition to basic finding capabilities, the Chipolo companion app adds useful features such as Call Your Phone, selfie triggers, and ringtone customization. The trackers are designed with replaceable batteries, high-volume alarms, and water resistance for durability, making them practical for everyday use.
Target Audience
Primary customers are consumers who want a simple, reliable way to track personal belongings like keys, bags, wallets, and other valuables, using either an iPhone or Android smartphone.
Features
- Works with Apple Find My (iOS 14.5+) or Google Find Hub (Android 9+ with Google Play Services), one network at a time
- Chipolo app provides extra features including Call Your Phone, selfie trigger, and ringtone customization
- Bluetooth range up to 120 meters (400 feet) for LOOP and CARD, and up to 90 meters (300 feet) for POP
- Replaceable CR2032 battery on POP (~1 year life); LOOP and CARD have rechargeable batteries (USB-C and Qi wireless, respectively)
- Water and dust resistance: IP55 on POP, IP67 on LOOP and CARD
- Supports up to 32 trackers in Apple Find My and more than 32 in Find Hub; Chipolo app recommended for up to 6 trackers on Android and 9 on iPhone
- Loud alarms: ~120 dB on POP, ~125 dB on LOOP, ~110 dB on CARD