Painfully loud...REALLY. The way this item works is there are two devices; one on your keys, and one you keep handy in case you misplace your keys. You press a button on your device you kept handy and it SCREECHES a VERY LOUD signal to the other device attached to your lost keys. It does work, however you may have to move around your house and try more than once in case the keys are under a sofa cushion, etc. And if you can't find your handy device, you can use Key Ringer's website to play the horrible screech to call for your lost keys ([...]),
Funny but true: it is so loud, that the chronic key loser in our house has not misplaced keys since we bought these because they hate the loud screeching signal! So you can say this device works in more than one way.
I bought a pair of these since my wife has a habit of misplacing her keys. The product is quite effective for locating them when she can't. It's almost a great product. We've been toting them around for several months now. My one complaint is that it is too easy to set it beeping while in my pocket, not a good thing when you are in a meeting. If you don't carry your keys in your pockets that wouldn't be a problem, although my wife has managed to inadvertently set hers off inside her purse. It would be a better design if the push button that causes this was another kind of switch. All in all it is a well made and effective product, but I'm demoting it to 4 stars for having the problem noted.
Update: I was contacted by the company after posting this review. It turned out my false alarms were being caused by a factory setting, where you are given 1 second to do the double click that activates the beep which signals the device is going into search mode. Lo and behold, you can change that (and quite a few other settings) through the company's website. They even walked me through the process to verify a successful change to a double click interval of 1/10th second, which I'm very unlikely to trigger by bumping my pocket. That fully addresses my complaint so I've raised my rating to 5 stars. Pretty impressive capabilities for this kind of device, all in all, and great customer service. Through the web site you can actually set up multiple combinations of device behavior if you opt have need for more than two.
Since we just received, activated and tested these, this feedback is simply for performance (not enough time to assess reliability). Set up was rock dumb, although we did neglect to initially activate both remotes but figured that out after a lengthy 15 seconds.
Again, easy set up:
√ Batteries already installed
√ Activate BOTH (or all) remotes by pressing blue button twice, on EACH remote
Tested by placing one remote at the very front of the house, then activating other remote at very rear part of house, with heavy wood doors closed, through lathe & plaster walls (heavy metal content which blocks even the best digital stud finder), a total distance of about 80-feet. Audibility is LOUD (someone commented that he/she could not hear the remotes when they are in his/her jacket; well, that's entirely possible. If I place one of these in my down ski jack pocket, zipper closed, leave the jacket in my truck, walk 10 feet away, I most likely would NOT hear it either). Again, these are loud, with the ability to hear the alarm with remotes at opposite ends of the house.
While it's entirely possible to receive a bad or malfunctioning remote, it would seem a lot of the negative feedback on this "KeyRinger-Key Finder" forum can be attributed to the infamous UES - "user error syndrome" (dead batteries - inexpensive and easily replaced; we purchased 5 add'l batteries for less than $5.00, failure to properly setup/activate BOTH remotes, etc., etc., etc., again, simply UES). So we consider the buyer ratings on this forum over 4.8 stars, ideal other than a 5-star rating.
Regarding reliability, well, another commenter cited that they wished they had purchased the insurance. For the amount buyers would pay for that extended coverage/insurance, the aggravation of possibly needing to submit a claim, the time and effort to do so, that additional 2 years of coverage isn't worth it from a personal perspective. These come with a 2-year warranty. Chances are, should one of these fail after that 2-year warranty, there will be improvements, enhancements offering an upgraded model. So, the hassle of an additional 2 years of coverage just isn't rational.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PRODUCT TO FIND YOUR KEYS OR OTHER ITEM ---- try this!
I admit it ---- I do need this -- I have one attached to my phone carry case and one to my keys -- you can get other and they all work together.
Can't find an item? Simply click one.........
Beep one and they all go off. They are loud. Sometimes keys fall between the seats and this allows me to find it fast.
One time I left my phone in the grocery basket. Called the store they said, they didn't have it. I went over to the store and beeped it and waa---la
it was in the row of shopping carts.
I have had mine for a year (actually this is my second one, which I had for a couple years). I will always have one for my keys.
Also great for TV REMOTE, purse, phone, keys -- anything you lose that you need to find.
Tested and approved. Love it.
ok, so everyone else has no clue how to review this item. First, the 2 key ringers arrive ready for use. Double clicking one activates the other. The second ringer will begin with a low sound and gradually increase to an almost ear splitting level. The directions that accompany the items warn about this. No pets nearby. Second, there's a lot of cool stuff one can do with multiple ringers, or even just the 2 ringers. It all comes from using the manufacturer's web site. The directions explain all the options, including use of one's smart phone of all things.
As others have pointed out, other key finders cannot compare to these. The others make sound that's hardly audible. Just the opposite with these. In the immortal words of Yossi Dina of Beverly Hills Pawn, "Don't think about it, just buy it".
Feature Product
- Loud, extremely durable, operates up to 300 feet, and battery lasts up to 18 months
- Includes two KeyRingers - either KeyRinger calls the other
- The KeyRingers are ready to use right out of the package - no setup or programming required
- Great for families - if you order multiple sets of KeyRingers, they can all be called simultaneously or individually
- Full 90 day, no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee and a totally free TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
Description
Comes complete with factory installed lithium batteries, key chain links, and double-sided adhesive strips Micropower technology guarantees extended battery life - battery typically lasts 18 months and is easy to replace Extremely durable - made from polycarbonate plastic - same material used in bullet-proof windows Ultra reliable - corrosion resistant gold plated circuit board Low battery alert - the KeyRinger beeps and flashes just like your smoke detector when the batteries go low Bright flashing light makes it easy to find in the dark KeyRingers can call each other or be called from your computer, smart phone, or tablet using an application available on the KeyRinger website Multiple KeyRingers can all be called simultaneously or individually - up to 2000 user programmable codes available User has the option to change the volume, response duration, and other attributes Easy to use making it great for everyone of all ages - makes an ideal gift that will be greatly appreciated No other product can beat the KeyRinger for finding misplaced objects. Please note that the KeyRinger is for locating missing objects, it is not intended to located people or used as a paging device. Designed in California and protected by two US patents
Love these since I am constantly losing my keys, sunglasses, hat, shoes and my wallet. I bought a wallet that is attached to my phone so now when I lose my wallet or phone I just use my wife's phone and call my wallet. Anyways my poor wife I usually have to ask her if she has seen whatever I have lost but these are great no Bluetooth that never syncs, and always loses a connection. I just press the button twice and find my keys it even works through doors very sensitive. One did break but they immediately sent out a replacement no questions asked. It was within the warranty period. I mean I sent in the request and received a new one within 2-3 days!!! Excellent customer service which is very rare now days. I will be purchasing these again to give as gifts.
I have tried most of the so-called Key "Trackers" including TIle, Mynt and none of them worked with enough reliability for me to trust them. Most ate up batteries within a fraction of the time they claimed the batteries would last. Also, the others always relied on a Bluetooth connection which ate up my smartphone's battery. The Mynt was actually using 37% of my cellphone battery??
The KeyRinger uses sound to locate your keys, etc. You get 2 key fobs and pressing the button on one device will activate a sound signal and turn on the alert sound and flashing LED on the other if it's within 300 feet. It has much better range than BlueTooth which is only good for about 40 feet, and If the other device is out of range, you wouldn't hear it anyway.
You can go to KeyRinger.com and you can get your cellphone, tablet or PC to emit the "Find" signal and the device will activate the sound signal to help you locate the device....but you must be within 300 feet.
These devices are really loud....I'm not kidding..I am hard of hearing and wear two hearing aides and they are really, really loud! They come from the factory loud enough to hurt your ears but they are not even at the loudest setting !! That probably why they have a volume adjustment setting on their website.
I have only had mine for a few days and I am very impressed with the simplicity and reliablity of these devices. Somebody with a brain designed these and bypassed all the unreliable high tech solutions that others have used and came up with a brilliant solution.
This is hands down one of the best investments I have made.
I fly RC planes and Quads (aka Drones), When racing quads you will crash, Lots of times the battery gets ejected so the on-board beeper is non-functional. Crashing in a 300 acre field with tall grass makes it impossible to find. This KeyRinger has helped me recover my drone numerous times.
My demonstration of this has convinced several others to also purchase this device. I buy extra to keep on hand to sell to people who don't want to wait.
To amend the previous review submitted recommending "do not buy", I submit that after a surprising personal telephone call from the manufacturer who showed considerable concern over my purchase,and after contacting the aged couple who was given the devices, I now suspect that the failure of the devices to perform correctly for them was most likely due to their initial operation of the devices and their inability to decipher the instructions correctly. After several concerned conversations with the manufacturer, I am so convinced that the KeyFinders will work correctly that I am ordering a second set for myself.
I am especially pleased with the manufacturer's concern, and his willingness to resolve the difficulties to complete customer satisfaction.
Really a great item, love the ringer as it gets louder to hear where your item is located!!! Never has failed to find my keys or phone!!!!!!
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