Limits of the App #
AirGuard is only able to detect Bluetooth tracking devices.
The app is not able to detect GPS trackers, GSM trackers or other types of tracking devices.
Supported features matrix #
In this table, you will find which features are supported for which tracking device.
| Tracker | Automatic Warning | Manual Scan | Play Sound** | Is Connected with Owner? | Identify Owner** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirTags | Android only* | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | via NFC |
| Apple AirPods | Android only* | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | |
| Apple FindMy Devices | Android only* | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | (via NFC) *** |
| Apple Devices | Android only* | ☑ | |||
| Chipolo Trackers (without FindMy) | ☑ | ☑ | (☑) *** | ||
| Google Find My Devices | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Pebblebee (without FindMy) | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ||
| Samsung SmartTags | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ||
| Samsung Find My Devices | ☑ | ☑ | |||
| Tile trackers | ☑ | ☑ |
*Automatic warning for Apple devices is only available on AirGuard for Android. On iOS this is done my the “Find My” app from Apple.
**This feature is only available if the tracking device is in a certain mode. This Feature will not always be available.
***This feature is only available for some devices.
Additional Limits #
Some bluetooth trackers change their identification regularly. It is possible that AirGuard will show the same tracker as multiple different trackers over a longer timespan.
It is not possible for every type of tracker to identify the owner of the tracker. If you get a warning please check if the tracker belongs to you or someone you know.