So, this bike lock thread (and upcoming trip) reignited my interest in tracking devices.

Ruling out GPS trackers for a variety of reasons, there seems to be 3 options: (1) go with Apple's airtag, (2) go with Samsung's smart tag, (3) go without tag.

The idea of being, perhaps, able to locate a stolen bike has its appeal, but it is not clear at all in my mind how things would work. I mean, if I am touring, how long will I wait hoping to locate the tag, hopefully still attached to my bike? And if located, what then? Etc.

I've read tons of posts about performance or mount options, but can't remember reading how a tourer (as opposed to a commuter or a sedentary cyclist) was able to resume his/her journey thanks to a tag.

FWIW - I have a few Tiles. Used them on keys and wallet and eventually stopped. For no good reason other than having to reconfigure the app after a phone upgrade, or to replace a dead battery. Fact is that I rarely use keys (electronic locks) nor wallet (Google pay) anymore...