How To Activate a New Tile

How To Activate a New Tile

What is Tile?

A flat or curved piece of fired clay, stone, or concrete used especially for roofs, floors, or walls and often for ornamental work. b. : a hollow or a semicircular and open earthenware or concrete piece used in constructing a drain.

How To Activate a New Tile

  1. Check the following on your mobile device:
  2. In the Tile app, tap the + sign at the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Tap Activate a Tile.
  4. Press the button on the Tile once to make sure it rings.
  5. Tap Next.
  6. The app displays the message “Activating Tile” and rings the Tile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my new Tile not activating?

If you are having trouble activating your Tile, try pressing the button on the Tile firmly for 1 second. If the Tile does not play a tune, press the button on the Tile twice in rapid succession. If the Tile still doesn’t play a tune, contact us so we can provide further troubleshooting.

Can I activate a Tile on more than one phone?

You can ring your Tile from any device logged into your Tile account. If you want to ring your Tile from different devices, just: Have the devices within Bluetooth range of the Tile.

How long does it take for new tile to set?

But once the job is finished, there is a curing process to follow. The curation generally occurs in about twenty minutes; however, the tiles should not be walked on for a solid 24-hour time frame to allow them to set fully. It is a crucial period that will ensure the beauty and endurance of the materials.

Where do I start my first tile?

Start at the center point and work outward. This dry layout will make sure your finished project will be centered. Insert tile spacers between the tiles. Tile spacers come in a variety of widths.

Do tiles need to be charged?

When you buy your Tile tracker, like a Tile Mate or Tile Pro, you won’t need to look around in the box for a charging cable or worry about keeping the tracker charged so that you can carry on using it. This is because all Tile devices (with the exception of Tile Pro) come with 3-year sealed non-replaceable batteries.

How does the tile work?

Your Tile uses Bluetooth technology to make a connection with the app on your device. Once the Tile is within Bluetooth range and the connection is established, it relies on the GPS location services of your device to update the location information in your app. The Tile itself does not have GPS location services.

Why is my Tile not ringing?

If your mobile device does not ring, check the following:

The Tile app is up to date and open. Your mobile device’s (iOS or Android) operating system is the current version. The Permission settings are correct. Find your Phone is set to On.

Can I give my Tile to someone else?

In your Tile app, tap the Tile you wish to transfer. Scroll down to and select More Options. Under Actions, select Transfer Tile. Enter and confirm the recipient’s email address that is associated with their Tile account.

Does Tile work without WiFi?

You do not need a data connection (cellular or WiFi) to:

Ring your Tile (requires Bluetooth only) See your Tile’s location history. Find your phone.

Does Tile work with all phones?

Android Devices

If you have an Android running Android 9.0 or newer, Tile is officially compatible with: Google Pixel/XL One or newer. Samsung Galaxy S8 or newer. Samsung Note 8 or newer.