keeping track of grandkids with tile stickers
Last weekend, we took our grandkids to the local zoo, and let me tell you, keeping up with two energetic little ones is no joke. We tried out those new round Tile stickers everyone’s been talking about. I stuck one on each of their lanyards, thinking it would give us a bit of peace of mind. The idea is, if they wander off, you can ping the Tile and it makes a loud noise—loud enough that I could hear it over the chatter and the peacocks.
But here’s the thing: these Tiles only work if the kids are nearby. When my grandson dashed off toward the ice cream stand, the Tile was helpful, but if he’d gone much farther, I’m not sure it would’ve done the trick. Plus, I found out the hard way that if the kids start fiddling with the button, it pings my phone and scares me half to death. I know these gadgets aren’t officially for tracking kids, but honestly, it’s better than nothing when you’re out and about.
Has anyone else tried these Tiles at crowded places like fairs or amusement parks? I’m curious if they actually help, or if I’m just giving myself a false sense of security. I’d love to hear if you’ve had any mishaps or surprises using them. I want to keep the grandkids safe, but sometimes it feels like I’m just chasing after technology that can’t quite keep up with them.
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