Magpie is a tiny GPS tracker for kids, dogs, or luggage that will work anywhere in the world

Magpie

Magpie can attach to car keys, luggage, or your dog and has a built-in SIM card.

Magpie is a new device with a simple goal: to help you find the things you lost. 

The GPS tracker is only about an inch in diameter and syncs with an Android or iOS app. It’s waterproof, and it can be attached to everyday items — like keys, wallets, or laptops — or to a pet’s collar or child’s backpack. 

There are a lot of GPS trackers on the market, many of which are about the same size and have some of the same capabilities as Magpie. But what sets Magpie apart is its built-in SIM card. This means it has an unlimited range and can work anywhere there’s a cellular network — 185 countries to be exact. 

Here’s what it’s like. 

Magpie was conceived by four guys and is based out of New York City. Its goal is to create a cheap tracking device that works in every situation.

Magpie is backed by New York-based startup studio Human Ventures. The company launched its device on Kickstarter on May 30 and has already raised $45,851 (its goal was $10,000).

The device itself will be free. There’s a $5 service fee to use the company’s location-tracking services, so it’ll cost you about $60 a year to power your Magpie. The company says pledging an initial $5 to Magpie’s Kickstarter will get you the device.

The company says it expects to ship the first devices to backers in February 2018.

Magpie will come with both a keychain and a clip, so you can affix it to whatever items you want. It’ll clip on to the outside of your suitcase…

…or you can hide it inside.

Magpie can also attach directly to your dog’s collar, so you’ll always know where your furry friend is.

GPS trackers that use Bluetooth will only work when they’re within a specific range of your phone. But because Magpie has its own SIM card, the company says its device will work if you’re close by or if you’re out of the country; it will have an unlimited range.

Magpie can be recharged by plugging it into any USB port, but you probably won’t need to charge it very often: The company says its battery can last up to three months on a single charge.

But Magpie says the battery life is dependent on the frequency you’re tracking things — You can set it to track by the minute, the hour, or the day. 

Magpie has a built-in accelerometer. If you attach it to your bike and your bike moves while you left it unattended, Magpie will let you know.

Magpie also lets you set up “safe zones” for your kids within the app. If your child leaves one of those zones, Magpie will send you an alert.

 

Another cool safety feature for your kids: If they need to get ahold of you, they can just squeeze the Magpie. Your phone will start to ring, even if you set it to silent.

Magpie’s Kickstarter campaign has 26 more days to go. As with any Kickstarter campaign, back at your own risk.

Learn more about Magpie here. 

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