Loc8tor relies on Radio Frequency (RF) instead of GPS. RF is a better solution for short distances and indoors use. For example, a GPS might be able to report that your child is at a shopping center, or movie theater, but it won't be able to tell you which store they're in, or which seat they are sitting in at the movie theater. For close range indoors, RF is a better solution for quickly finding kinds that have strayed outside your field of vision.

1. Features

• Up to 600 foot (183 meter) range
• Guides you to within 2.5cm / 1" of lost items
• Alert mode can warn if tagged items go outside a user set safety zone that you can set. Range can be independently set for each tag
• Miniaturized Tags can be quickly and easily attached to almost anything with the Key ring loop or adhesive strips
• Mini Homing Tags and Panic Tags can both be used in Locate and Alert mode
• Tags gives off audio beep and flashing LED to help locate
• Panic Tag enables a child or dependant to set off a distress alarm
• Up to 24 tags can be registered per Handheld
• Operating Temperature: 0C to +55C. Store between -10 and +60C
• Battery Life: 2-9 months, depending on usage
• Handheld volume at its loudest is 90dB
• Handheld size: 110cm (4.3") high x 53cm (2.1") wide x 16cm (0.6") deep, Weight: 70g (with batteries installed)
• Tag Size: 30.5mm (H) x 19.5mm (W) x 8.5mm (D)  Weight: 5 grams

2. What's in the Box

Figure 1: Loc8tor Plus Retail Box, Open

The Loc8tor Plus pack includes the following items in the box:

• 1 x Loc8tor Handheld
• 3 x Mini Homing Tags
• 1 x Panic Homing Tag
• Key ring loop and adhesive strips
• User guide
• Batteries (2 x AA)

Figure 2: What's included in the Loc8tor Plus pack

Figure 3: Homing Tag

The homing tags are very small and battery life is excellent (2-9 months, depending on usage).

Figure 4: Replacing the Home Tag Battery

The homing tags weigh just 0.2 ounces (5g), and use 2 x LR54 batteries. Batteries are included for all four tags.

The small size of Loc8tor's homing tags is a definite strength of the system; small enough to add to a key chain, wallet, purse, pet collar, or child's clothing, the homing tags are considerably smaller than competing systems and have a longer battery life.

Tip: According to Loc8tor's website, the homing tags can be made waterproof by wrapping the tag in a plastic bag, or using silicon sealant for kitchen and bathrooms to plug up the seal on the tag and cover the speaker hole.

Figure 5: Panic Tag vs Homing Tag

The Loc8tor Plus pack includes three regular "Homing Tags" and one "Panic Tag", shown on the left in figure 4. A Panic Tag enables a child or dependant to set off a distress alarm. When the panic button is pressed, the Panic Tag sends an alert alarm to the handheld, causing the handheld to chirp and vibrate. Regular "Homing Tags" don't have a panic button and cannot send an alarm to the handheld.

Additional Panic Tags can be purchased separately for $49 each from Loc8tor's website.

Figure 6: Key Ring Loops and Adhesive Strips

Four key ring loops and adhesive strips are included in the Loc8tor Plus box.

Figure 7: Loc8tor Handheld

The Loc8tor handheld is about the size of a cell phone, measuring 4.3" x 2.1" x 0.6".

The handheld is constructed of extremely lightweight plastic and feels like it could easily break. The display is protected by a sliding door, and 4 multi-colored buttons and a 4-way joystick with an enter button in the center are situated on the lower portion of the handheld.

Annoyingly, none of the controls have any labels, so you'll have to figure out what each colored button does by trail and error, or commit the manual to memory.

Figure 8: Loc8tor Handheld Battery Cover

The Loc8tor handheld device is powered by two AA batteries, included in the box. Sliding the right side panel down reveals the battery compartment, shown above. Insert the batteries and re-attach the cover.