You do not need a data connection (cellular or WiFi) to:
- Ring your Tile (requires Bluetooth only)
- See your Tile’s location history
- Find your phone
You do need a data connection (cellular data or WiFi) to:
- Receive the most current and accurate updated location data (either from your device or from the Tile Network)
- Create an account on the Tile app and activate your Tiles
- Share a Tile
- Change your Tile's ringtone
- Change the name, photo, or category of your Tiled item
- Set up Smart Alerts