Elgato Smart Key
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle | Free | Eve Systems GmbH | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
• Connect your keys, bag, camera or other valuables to your iPhone
• Get notifications whenever you leave your key behind
• Remember where your key was last seen
• Find your key by playing a sound
• Customize when, how and where you want to be notified
How does it work?
This app requires a small hardware accessory to connect your keychain to your iPhone with low energy Bluetooth Smart technology.
Learn more about Elgato Smart Key at http://www.elgato.com/smartkey
What do you need?
• Elgato Smart Key
• iPhone 4S or later, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad mini or iPad (3rd generation or later); with iOS 7 or later
Reviews
works well - just not loud enough
dave256
Works well. My only complaints are that the sounds on the iOS device are not loud enough even with the volume all the way up on the iOS device. Perhaps the sounds could be recorded/created at a higher volume as the iOS device is definitely capable of playing sounds/music louder. I wish the sound on the smart key was a little louder too, but I realize that probably can’t be fixed without changing the hardware.
works as advertised but sound on the Smart Key not loud enough
alfie.sy
As someone who constantly misplaces his iphone or car keys, the Elgato Smart Key is godsent. The app is easy enough to use, and the whole system works as advertised. My only quibble is that the sound the key chain makes when it gets separated from my iPhone is barely audible.
Almost there
hdpf
When my device disconnects, it is often shows location unknown. This could make it so that I can't find my keys. Please fix. Also, I would like the option of seeing the actual GPS location.
Solid... However....
MexiDogs
Solid product.... I will not lose my keys again after testing this product. However, when out of range my phone plays a faint noise.... It is a unique noise which is positive but a push notification would be better.... In fact.... Options that would allow a push notification every hour would be even better... 4 stars.... Add push notification options and I am in for 5 stars great product.
Safe zones don't work
cosmo78!
This last update is terrible. Safe zones don't work. Not a big deal? Hardly. If you leave your device to far away you be awakened of and on at night when it connects and disconnects. I constantly have alerts when at my safe zones that in leaving behind. Annoying as it can be. Please fix!
Awesome in every way!
Kepesk
I originally ordered a stickr trackr (competing brand) to attach to an expensive flash drive. The app didn't work at all and not only did I have all kinds of phone problems when it was installed, I completely lost the flash drive with trackr attached with no hope of recovery. Then I ordered an Elgato Smart Key to attach to a new drive and it has performed flawlessly! Not only has it already helped me find the flash drive using the map and audible alarm, but it also makes my Pebble Smartwatch buzz when I leave it behind (make sure Elgato is enabled for Notification Center to make this work). I couldn't be happier!
Disappointed
jtgusa
My iPhone sends frequent connect/disconnect notification alerts when the device is only a few inches away. Sometimes I receive 20 alerts in a single day. Elgato tech support wrote, "When the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were released, there were reports of Bluetooth issues (not just Elgato devices).” I don’t accept that because I use three other Bluetooth products without any issues. I have ios 8.1.3 installed. The ‘Find’ feature works reliably so it appears the iPhone and the Smart Key are not losing the connection.
