Chipolo Pop: A Colorful Smart Tracker That Actually Works | Image Source: www.zdnet.com
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, April 14, 2025 – In a world where losing keys can cost hours, and moving your phone feels bad like a small heart attack, Bluetooth trackers have become the unstable heroes of modern life. But while Apple’s AirTag has dominated space for iPhone users, and Google Find My Device is gradually gaining ground with Android users, there hasn’t been a single tracer that does everything, so far. Enter the Chipolo Pop, a dynamic, intelligent and deliciously versatile Bluetooth tracer that works with Apple and Android ecosystems. And it’s not only functional – it’s also fun.
Developed by the Slovenian company Chipolo technology, Pop is not just an AirTag clone with an extra touch. According to the co-founder of Domen Barovic, Pop was born from attentive listening to its users. “The Chipolo POP is the embodiment of our customers’ favorite Chipolo attributes,” said Barovic. “Unmatched users have expressed their desire for bright colors while others have lost access to certain features of the Chipolo app. Thus, POP merges the best of our past: bringing colors, compatibility and our most popular features into a product that everyone can love”
Why does multiplatform compatibility matter?
Many popular trackers serve only one platform: Apple AirTag only works with iPhones, while Tile and others focus mainly on Android. The Chipolo Pop breaks this mold. It supports both My Apple search network and Google My device search, although it can only be enabled at once. However, this multiplatform flexibility is a big win for households with mixed devices or users that frequently change between Android and iOS.
What does this make meaningful? Imagine leaving your keys behind in a cafeteria while using your iPhone, but later switch to an Android device. With most trackers, you would need a new label. Chipolo Pop solves this problem. It is a unique device for both worlds: the current of disorder and the future test of your team.
What are the characteristics of the medium?
Yes, Chipolo. Dad helps you find things. But it’s a lot more than that, too. Here is an overview of your characteristics:
- Global Tracking Reach: With access to both Apple and Google’s massive location networks, the Pop helps you locate missing items across continents.
- Call Your Phone: Even when your phone’s on silent, a quick double-press on the Pop makes it ring, solving a problem that’s been annoying users for years.
- Remote Shutter Button: A surprisingly useful bonus—use the Pop to snap pictures via your phone’s camera, perfect for group selfies or hands-free photography.
- Out-of-Range Alerts (Android Only): Get notified when you’ve left something behind, helping users prevent loss rather than just react to it.
- Customizable Ringtones: Choose from preset tones to make sure your tag stands out during a search.
- Replaceable Battery: Uses a standard CR2032 coin cell with a 1-year lifespan. Replacing it is simple and eco-friendly.
According to ZDNET, the Pop also offers a loud sound of 120dB, with a thunder. This facilitates the location of objects buried under sofa cushions or hidden in a disorderly room.
Isn’t the design just beautiful?
One of the first things you will notice about Chipolo Pop is its color palette. Available in six colours: blue, black, green, red, white and yellow, brings personality to technological accessories. But design is not limited to aesthetics. Just 1.53 inches in diameter and a quarter of an inch thick, it is compact enough to fit into the keys or slip into wallets without adding any volume.
The tracker also has an IP55 value, which means it is resistant to water and dust. It is a step above many competitors and adds practical versatility. Leave it in the wet grass or splash it accidentally? No problem. Do not take it in swimming, because complete immersion exceeds its capabilities.
Even the packaging reflects the reflective design. It is based on paper, matte finish and eco-conscious, aligned with Chipolo’s broader sustainability goals. The tracer itself is made up of about 50% recycled materials, highlighting its environmental qualities.
How much is it and where can you get it?
Priced at $29 in the United States, £30 in the United Kingdom and €35 in Europe, the Chipolo Pop feels comfortable at the same price as Apple’s AirTag, despite its features and compatibility. You can buy it directly on the Chipolo or Amazon website, with the T-Mobile stores planned to store the device from May.
While $29 may seem stiff for a small plastic disc, consider the hidden costs of lost time and stress. The peace of mind offered by intelligent trackers like Pop can easily exceed the price. According to the CEO of Chipolo Primož Zelenšek, “POP is even more responsive to the market’s desire to deliver a product that gives consumers what they want while reflecting Chipolo’s core values and mission to help people live as much as possible.”
How is it compared to competition?
Although AirTags benefits from Apple’s robust ecosystem and accurate tracking, they lack custom tones, camera shutter features and Android support. The Tile ecosystem is fragmented and lacks the power of Google or Apple networks. Chipolo Pop, on the other hand, is perfectly integrated with the largest localization networks, making it truly universal.
The lack of precision tracking in AirTags is a remarkable deficit, especially for iPhone users, but the compromise is a wider compatibility and a richer set of features. As The Verge pointed out, this makes Pop an ideal option for families, travellers and users who appreciate flexibility over their own benefits.
How is the user experience?
Configuring the Chipolo Pop is direct. Download the Chipolo app, match your device, choose your preferred network (Apply or Google), and it is ready. The application passes through each step with minimum clarity and friction.
As Adrian Kingsley-Hughes of ZDNET pointed out in his opinion, “I really like the labels of Chipolo POP. They are at a good price at $29, have a practical design that incorporates a hole for a key or a courtyard, come in many colors, and have unique additional features for the COP.”
For many, this experience feels less like using a gadget and more like equipping a small safety net. It’s the kind of device you expect never to need, but when you do, you’re grateful it’s there, and it works.
Q Pulmamp: A: What people want to know
Can I use Chipolo Pop on both Android and iPhone?
Yeah, but not simultaneously. You should choose Find Me network or Find My Google Device network. Changing between them is easy in the Chipolo application.
Does it have Precision Finding like AirTag?
No, Chipolo. Pop does not support Apple’s precision search. However, its 120dB high alarm and extended Bluetooth range compensate for this limitation.
Is the battery rechargeable?
No, but it’s replaceable. It uses a standard CR2032 parts battery, which is cheap and widely available.
Can I change the ringtone on the tracker?
Yeah, thanks to the Chipolo app. Although limited to predefined tones, it allows sufficient customization to differentiate your label in a noisy environment.
Does it work internationally?
Yes, your compatibility with Apple and Google networks gives you a global tracking capability, provided your phone has a network connection.
The launch of the Chipolo Pop indicates a necessary movement in the tracker’s space. It is not only a device, it is a well thought out and user-centred product that simplifies daily life. From its playful colors to its practical functionality, Pop feels less like a gadget and more like a daily partner. And perhaps most importantly, it shows that good design does not have to come at the expense of inclusiveness or eco-consciousness.
With a reasonable price, universal support and a number of bonus features, the Chipolo Pop stands out in a crowded market. He’s not trying to change the world, but he could save you from losing your keys several times.
