It’s early morning, you’re rushing to get to work. You’re all set to go and… you can’t find your keys. You have no idea where they could be hiding and the thought of having to search the entire house makes you break out into a cold sweat. You’re going to be late for work and your boss is not going to b e happy. Does this scenario sound familiar?

Technology comes to the rescue in the form of tracking tags and smartphone apps. The sensor (tag) is about the size of a key fob that attaches to your keychain. The fob is paired with the app and they talk to each other via Bluetooth. The key fobs are available from various manufacturers in all different price ranges. The software app is usually a free download and some apps work not only on smart phones but also on an iPad.

Once you have your fob and the app communicating with each other life is good. No more starting the day off on the wrong foot because your keys are missing. Can’t find them? Get out your smartphone, launch the app and start sending the signal to the fob attached to your keychain. You’ll soon hear a noise coming from your keychain and you’ll be able to find your keys.

If your phone and keys are not located within approximately 100 feet of each other, then Bluetooth will not work anymore but some manufacturers have also included GPS tracking. In that case you’ll see a map and the approximate address where you left your keys on your smartphone.

Jim is a Connecticut licensed Master Locksmith with over 30 years experience. Need help getting a lock replaced or keys re-keyed?. Simply email or give him a call at 860-678-9797.