It’s small, cheap, and trending fast. TikTokers are buzzing over a $30 GPS tracker that claims to help you track lost bags, keys, pets — even people. But is it really a working GPS device, or just another viral gimmick?
📦 What Is This Device?
This gadget looks like a keychain or coin, and pairs with your phone via Bluetooth or its own app. Some versions claim to offer real-time global tracking, while others rely on Bluetooth pinging (like AirTags).
📲 Why It Went Viral
- 🧳 Claimed to track stolen luggage at airports
- 🐾 TikTok pet owners attach it to collars
- 🧠 Conspiracy-themed creators test “privacy loopholes”
⚠️ Real GPS or Bluetooth Trick?
Most of these trackers don’t actually use GPS satellites — they rely on:
- 📶 Bluetooth + “network proximity” via other phones (like Apple’s Find My)
- 📡 Fake GPS animations via app overlays
Unless the tracker has a SIM card and cellular data, it’s NOT a true GPS device.
🔬 We Tested One:
✅ Connects easily via app
❌ Real tracking only within 15-20 meters
❌ App includes ads and unclear instructions
✅ Works as a basic anti-lost keychain
❌ No remote GPS support, despite packaging claims
🛒 Where to Buy (and What to Avoid)
📚 Related:
Check out our AirTag vs TikTok Tracker – What’s the Difference? comparison.
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