They say their findings may not apply to other models of Tile tags or the Tile technology used in products made by third parties. How Tile Tags WorkTile trackers operate similarly to tracking tags made by Apple, Google, and Samsung. Each Tile tag broadcasts the tag’s MAC address and a unique ID, which changes periodically. For items farther away, the system relies on the network of phones belonging to other Tile users. And since 2021, Ring cameras, Echo devices, and Tile tags have been integrated into Amazon’s Sidewalk network, meaning Ring and Echo devices can pick up the location of Tile tags as well.