Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I was texting my daughter about these Tile Pros when I first started playing with them, and I actually typed the phrase "Oh joyous joy!" when I learned about the Alexa integration--more on which in a bit. But that should give you an idea of my opinion of these elegant little devices. Background: This is my first time using a Tile. I had been aware of them in the past and mildly curious. Had someone bought me one, I'd have been happy, but I didn't splurge myself. Probably that was due in part to the expense. Earlier Tile models are a little cheaper than these new Pro Tiles, but they come with a high price: The battery is not replaceable, so you have to replace the Tile itself every year or so. The company has a program where you can get replacements at a discount, but that's still too steep for me. These Pros, though, sport a standard replaceable battery. Now I'm interested. The Pro also boasts a much bigger range than previous models, 300 feet vs. 150 feet or less for the others. This pair of Pro Tiles come in a nice little box with what at first may seem like a dauntingly thick guide. No need to fear; the minimal directions are just translated into a bunch of languages. Setting up a Tile is super easy. You basically download the free Tile app and follow a few directions, and you're golden. It could not be simpler. Prior to playing around with these Pros, I wasn't 100% sure how they worked. Specifically, I didn't know if you had to attach one to your phone in order to locate your phone. And you may be wondering the same thing: But no, you don't. In fact, each Tile really does double duty. You attach it to the thing you don’t want lost, your keys say, and you can then find them using the Tile app on your phone. But if you can’t find your phone, you can double press the Tile’s single button and it will make your phone ring, even if it’s silenced. And on the off chance that you lose both your keys and your phone? Well, if you’re at home, there’s a solution. That’s where the joyous joy comes in. If you’ve got an Alexa, you can enable the Tile skill. Then, just ask Alexa to ask Tile where your phone or your keys are. Easy. Seamless. Elegant. Negatives? Right now, these babies seem to only be sold in a twin pack. I’d like single packs to be an option in the future. Other than that, it’s all good. Unless this thing inexplicably fails, I’m sold. These would also make a great gift (especially if singles were available). Maybe add them to your Festivus wish list.