We are forever misplacing our keys and a gadget like Elgato Smart Key helps to make sure that we don’t get locked out of the apartment….again. The Elgato is a simple device. It is a small and light keychain that connects to your iPhone 4S or later using Bluetooth 4.0 or BLE. BLE is a low energy and very power efficient version of Bluetooth. This ensures minimal drain on your phone battery when the Elgato Smart Key is connected to your iPhone.
When you accidentally drop your keys or leave them behind, you get a notification on your iPhone through the free Elgato Smart Key app. You can then use the app to remotely trigger the beeper on the Elgato to help you look for it.
The uses of the Elgato Smart Key is not limited to just finding lost keys. You can attach the Elgato to any belonging that you want to keep track of. You can attach it to your laptop bag or your camera bag when you are travelling. Or you can attach it to your checked-in luggage and use the app to notify you the moment the luggage arrives at the baggage claim area. You can even use it to look for your car in a parking lot.
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