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this post was submitted on 20 Aug 2023
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Unfortunately most of the cheap trackers (airtags, tiles, etc) rely on networks of Bluetooth sniffing users, so less ubiquitous varieties will necessarily be less effective.
Even as privacy enthusiasts, my family and I have opted for Garmin products. Reliability in backwoods and off road situations is more important than privacy, and that calculation may apply to you even in urban settings given its a child you're talking about. It's a drag that you have to choose, but so it goes.
I've heard good opinions about Garmin before, but that was in context of navigation and fitness tracking. Would it work for my use case, tracking a family member?
Honestly I don't know, but worth adding to your list to look into I imagine. I know they have children's products, but I haven't had occasion to poke into that myself. You're still giving someone your (and your kid's) data, but if what you're looking for is an alternative to the Bluetooth tracking and mesh, and to Apple/Google, then solid GPS in comsumer devices seems like a good alternative product category to investigate.
Do let us know which way you go with this. It's annoying that you can't track your kid privately, I'd just never really thought about it before. Interested to see where you land!