JioTag 2 Review: The One Tracker That Works With Both Android and iPhone?

Introduction: One Tracker for Both Android and iPhone? Finally!

Yesterday we reviewed JioTag Air for iOS (Gray) - best for iPhone users at ₹749. But what if your family has both Android and iPhone? Your wife has Samsung, you have iPhone - can one tracker work for both? Yes, now it can.

Meet JioTag 2 (2nd Generation) - Reliance Jio's new Bluetooth tracker launched in India at ?1,249. It's the first affordable tracker in India that works with BOTH Google Find Hub (Android) and Apple Find My (iOS). No need to buy two different trackers.

What is JioTag 2 and What's New vs JioTag Air?

JioTag 2 is the successor to original JioTag launched in 2023. Biggest upgrade: Dual OS Support.

How it works:
- On Android: Open Google Find Hub app (or Find My Device app) - Add new device - Pair JioTag 2 - Track worldwide using Google's Find Hub network (millions of Android phones).
- On iPhone: Open Apple Find My app - Items - Add Item - Other Supported Item - Pair - Track worldwide using Apple Find My network (2 billion Apple devices).
No extra Jio app needed for iPhone. For Android, Find Hub is built-in.

Detailed Features - JioTag 2

1. Dual Platform - Works with Android + iPhone (Biggest Feature)

Only tracker under ?1,300 in India that officially supports both Google Find Hub and Apple Find My. Perfect for Indian families where one person has Android, other has iPhone. You can share location with family - even if they have different phones.

2. 120 dB Loud Buzzer + Lost Mode + Separation Alerts

Same loud 120 dB speaker as JioTag Air. If you leave your bag at a cafe, you get instant separation alert on phone: "You left your bag behind". Enable Lost Mode to get notified when someone in community finds it.

3. IP64 Rated - Dust and Splash Resistant

Unlike JioTag Air (no official rating), JioTag 2 has IP64 - protects against dust and water splashes. Good for bikes, luggage, outdoor use in Chennai rain.

4. One Year Battery - Replaceable

One CR2032 battery, lasts up to 12 months. Replaceable - twist open back cover. Not 2 batteries like JioTag Air, but still 1 year is enough. Bluetooth Low Energy for low drain.

5. Community Tracking - Google + Apple Network Combined

Because it works with both networks, you get best of both worlds. In India, Android phones are more (Google network bigger), in US, iPhones more. JioTag 2 uses whichever is near your lost item.

Technical Specifications - JioTag 2

Brand: Jio (Reliance)
Model: JioTag 2 (2nd Gen)
Compatibility: Google Find Hub (Android 9+) + Apple Find My (iOS 14+)
Network: Google Find Hub + Apple Find My - Worldwide
Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy
Sound: 120 dB Buzzer
Battery: CR2032 x 1, Up to 1 Year
Rating: IP64 - Dust & Splash Resistant
Material: Polycarbonate
Price: MRP ₹2,999 | Offer ?1,099 - ?1,249 on Amazon
In The Box: 1 Tracker, 1 Battery, Lanyard, Manual

JioTag 2 vs JioTag Air vs Apple AirTag - Which Should You Buy?

JioTag Air (Gray) - ₹749: Best for iPhone ONLY family. Louder, 2-year battery, cheapest. If everyone at home uses iPhone, buy this.
JioTag 2 - ?1,249: Best for MIXED family (Android + iPhone). Dual OS, IP64 water resistant, community tracking. If you have Android or mixed phones, buy this.
Apple AirTag - ₹3,890: Premium, has UWB precision finding, but iOS only and expensive.

Real Life Use for Indian Families

For Couples: Husband has OnePlus Android, Wife has iPhone - One JioTag 2 on car keys works for both, both can track.
For Luggage: Going Chennai to Delhi flight - Put JioTag 2 in check-in bag. Family at home with Android can also see location via shared link.
For Shop/Bike: Hide under bike seat at RTP Residency. IP64 handles rain, dust.

How to Setup JioTag 2

For Android: Open Google Find Hub app > Add Device > JioTag 2 > Pair > Name it.
For iPhone: Open Find My app > Items > Add Item > Other Supported Item > Pair > Name it.
Done! Now Play Sound, Find Location, Enable Left Behind Alerts.

Final Verdict - Should You Buy JioTag 2?

If your home has both Android and iPhone, JioTag 2 is the ONLY sensible tracker under ?1,300 in India in 2026. You get Google + Apple network, 120 dB loud sound, IP64 rating, and 1-year battery. For pure iPhone family, JioTag Air at ₹749 is still cheaper.

FAQ

Q: Does JioTag 2 need SIM? No SIM, no recharge, no subscription.
Q: Works with both Android and iPhone at same time? Yes, it pairs with one phone at a time, but you can share location with family on other OS.
Q: Waterproof? IP64 - dust and splash resistant, not fully waterproof. Don't dip in water.
Q: Battery? 1 year, replaceable CR2032.