FAQ: XY - The secure iOS/Android Bluetooth tracking tag
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Can I share a tag with someone I trust?

Yes. Once a tag has been registered to an account, you can easily share it with any other XY user. You can decide which people can see the tag when it is in range, follow the last known locations, and even get alerts when it moves out of their range. Last updated: Fri, Feb 21 2014 4:53 pm EST

What is the battery life of an XY Tag?

The battery in the XY Tag is approximately 6 months at present, but we are working to extend the life up to a year. Last updated: Thu, Feb 20 2014 11:50 am EST

Can I replace the battery when it dies, or do I have to buy a new tag?

You will absolutely be able to buy a new battery and replace it when the battery has died. Our tag is not something that you just throw away when the battery dies. Last updated: Thu, Feb 20 2014 10:41 am EST

Tell me more about the battery…

XY will ship with a battery included, and when it is time to replace it, it takes a CR2032 coin battery. We estimate that the battery of XY will last approximately 6 months of normal use. This is not the absolute length of the battery (shelf life of up to 5 years), but the life when powering XY. Last updated: Thu, Feb 27 2014 11:54 pm EST

What is the range on the device?

The Bluetooth signal on the tag broadcasts to approximately 150 feet. The range will, however be shorter if you are in places with heavy physical interference, such as a medieval castle, or other places with thick heavy walls. Last updated: Thu, Feb 20 2014 11:20 am EST

What about water? Is XY water resistant?

XY is water resistant in that you can absolutely use it in normal day to day life without worrying about getting it damp. However, we do not suggest you try to place XY on the wreckage of the Titanic, as the design is not 100% water-proof, and you should probably not be that far underwater anyway. You might get the bends. Last updated: Thu, Feb 27 2014 11:54 pm EST

Shipping Updates
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Current Estimated Shipping Date: October 2014

Last Updated At: 10/14/14
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