Tintag

Tintag emerged in the personal asset tracking market as a venture founded by Romanian entrepreneurs Alexandru Chis and Andrei Vig. The company, headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, entered the public eye with a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo in September 2014 for its flagship product, also named Tintag. This campaign successfully surpassed its initial funding goal within a month, raising its profile in the tech community and was subsequently invited to Indiegogo's "Forever Funding" program.

The business was centered around a direct-to-consumer model, leveraging its Indiegogo campaign to pre-sell its device. The core offering was a small, waterproof, Bluetooth-enabled tracking device designed to be attached to everyday items like keys, bags, or even pets to prevent loss. A key differentiator for Tintag was its rechargeable battery, which could be powered wirelessly via a proprietary charging base. This contrasted with many competing trackers at the time that relied on disposable button batteries. A single six-hour charge was marketed to last up to four months.

The Tintag device paired with a mobile application available for both iOS and Android. Through the app, users could locate their tagged items in several ways: by triggering an audible beep, activating a flashing LED light on the device, or viewing the item's last known location on a map. A notable feature was the "Keep Close" option, which would alert a user if a tagged item moved beyond a predefined distance from their phone. The system also allowed a single Tintag to be connected to multiple phones simultaneously, a useful feature for families sharing responsibility for items or pets. Furthermore, the device had a two-way finding capability; pressing a button on the Tintag could make a misplaced, paired smartphone ring. The company also envisioned a community-based network, where a network of users' hotspots could help locate items that were far away.

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