If you haven’t already, download the Tile app and create a Tile account.
To add and activate a Tile:
- Check the following on your phone:
- The latest version of the Tile app is downloaded.
- (iOS) The Tile app is open and running in the background.
- There is a strong WiFi or cellular connection on your device.
- The permission settings are set correctly.
- In the Tile app, tap on the plus (+) sign at the top left corner of the screen.
- You can also tap on Add a Device in the Tile card view.
- Tap on Tile Devices to activate a Tile.
- For Tile partner products, select the product you want to activate under Tile Enabled Devices and follow the prompts.
- For Tile Lost and Found Labels, follow these steps.
- Press the button on the Tile once. The Tile should play a tune.
- For Tile Stickers, the button is on the side of the Tile.
- Tap on Next. Wait 10 seconds for the connection to complete. Keep your Tile close to your phone for a better connection.
- The app displays the message “Activating Tile” and rings the Tile.
- After a successful activation, the app displays the message “Great! Tile is now activated.”
- Tap on Next.
- Select a Category for your Tiled item.
- Tap on Find to ring your Tile.
- Tap on Done to stop the ring.
- Follow the prompts when asked to “Try Finding your Phone.”
- Tap on Skip if you do not wish to ring your phone.
- Follow the prompts when asked to sign up for Premium or Premium Protect.
- Tap on Skip if you do not wish to sign up.
Note: Connect your Life360 account to set up a Press Action.