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sefra1@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
Best way to detect that?
For airtags there’s airguard and similar apps, but more advanced locators? Maybe a SDR to analyse traffic?
LordKitsuna@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
There is no good solution. Daily life is littered with bluetooth, gps, and other devices, from watches to appliances to car stereos, many of which are not clearly named at all. You can Use a bluetooth scanner app like LightBlue to see what devices are around you as many of the trackers use bluetooth connections as well. Check for unfamiliar devices with strong signals if you park your car someplace away from others in a parking lot or something.
flightyhobler@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Latest Android versions will alert you if they find an unregistered tag consistently close to you. No app needed. I assume apple has the same at the system software level…
RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
So does apple. But it only works for tags associated with the OS, such as Tile or AirTags. Not some random make.