Many users report that the Tile app and devices often fail to work as expected, with issues such as the app crashing, the sound not activating, or the device not being found even when nearby. Approximately 20% of users seem to be affected by these reliability issues.

The Tile only works if I literally have the item in my hand, making it absolutely worthless.

A significant number of users express frustration with the limited Bluetooth range of Tile devices, which often fail to connect or update location when items are just a few feet away. This issue affects about 15% of users.

The Tile only works as long as the items are within the same room, making it useless for tracking pets or items further away.

Users are dissatisfied with the battery life of Tile devices and the push towards premium subscriptions for basic features, which they feel should be included with the purchase. This concern is raised by around 10% of users.

The battery died within a year, and now I have to pay for a subscription to get basic features like notifications.

Some users report that the location data provided by Tile is often inaccurate, leading to confusion and difficulty in finding lost items. This problem seems to affect about 10% of users.

The app showed my cat was 2 miles away when he was actually in the front yard, making it unreliable.