Comcast first partnered with Tile in 2018 to help users of its XFinity X1 voice-activated remote find any lost item connected to it and see its location on their TV screen. Today, a new feature is being added that will make it easier to find items like your wallet or phonewhen they’re nearby.
The company announced today that the XFinity X1 now has the ability to “ring” Tile devices so they can be located more quickly. All you need to do is say to your remote, “Xfinity Home, where’s my wallet,” and the Tile device on it will start ringing. Of course, any Tile devices will still appear on the screen with their last known location . Of course, for all of this to work, whatever you’re looking for must be within range.
For those who don't know, a Tile device is essentially a Bluetooth-enabled tracker that can be connected to anything to help locate it if it's lost. However, if the item you're looking for is out of Bluetooth range, it'll be more difficult to find.
However, devices can now connect to XFi Gateways as well as X1 and Flex set-top boxes to locate items using the app. You can download XFinity Home from the App Store or Play Store for greater convenience.
