Mercedes-Benz teams with Chipolo on co-branded key tracker

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Bluetooth tracker company Chipolo to launch a co-branded item tracker designed for car keys and other personal items. The product, available now, is a special edition of Chipolo’s existing Loop tracker, featuring a matte black finish and a polished chrome Mercedes-Benz star logo.

The tracker is designed to work with both major smartphone ecosystems, connecting to Google’s Find My Device network for Android users and Apple’s Find My network for iPhone users. This cross-platform compatibility allows owners to locate lost items through crowdsourced networks when the item is out of direct Bluetooth range, which extends up to 400 feet or 120 meters. The device also features a loud alarm, rated between 120 and 125 decibels, to help locate items nearby.

Functionally, the device mirrors the standard Chipolo Loop. It includes a rechargeable battery with a lifespan of approximately one year, USB-C charging, and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, meaning it can survive immersion in up to one meter of fresh water for 30 minutes. A double-press of the tracker’s logo can also trigger a phone-finding feature to ring a paired smartphone. The housing...