MOMAX BR18 PinCard Ultra Mini
Rechargeable Find My Mini Locator with UWB
Model: BR18
Product Setup
To set up your MOMAX BR18 locator, you will need:
- An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5 or later.
- Your Apple ID with two-factor authentication enabled.
- Bluetooth turned on your Apple device.
- Location Services enabled (Settings → Privacy → Location Services).
- Find My enabled with Precise Location turned on (Settings → Privacy → Location Services → Find My).
Follow these steps:
- Open the Find My app and select the Items tab.
- Tap Add Item, then tap Add Other Items.
- Once the item is found, press Connect and follow the on-screen instructions until setup is successful.
If the product cannot be found, short-press the reset button to wake it up. You will hear a prompt sound, then continue with the connection process.
Setup the Lost Mode
When the tracker is a certain distance away from your host device, you can mark it as lost by enabling Lost Mode.
- Tap Items at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the lost item.
- Below Lost Mode, tap Enable.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to enter a phone number or email address where you can be reached. Tap Activate to confirm.
Ensure you allow notifications for the Find My app.
See Your Tracker on the Map
- Open the Find My app and tap the Items tab.
- Choose the tracker you want to locate from the Items List.
- If the tracker is within range of your device or has been recently detected by the Find My network, its location will appear on the map with an updated location and timestamp.
- If the tracker is out of range, you will see its last known location and timestamp. To be notified when your tracker comes back into range, turn on Notify When Found under Notifications.
Play a Sound
- Open the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and tap the Items tab.
- In the items list, select the tracker you want to play a sound from.
- Tap Play Sound. The tracker will play a sound if it is within Bluetooth range.
- Tap Stop Sound to stop the sound before it automatically ends.
Anti-Stalking Features
The MOMAX BR18 includes features to help prevent unwanted tracking:
- If a tracker and other Find My network accessory products leave their owners and move with you for a period of time, you will receive a notification on your Apple device via the Find My app. You can observe the route and duration of movement.
These features are designed to prevent unknowing attempts to track you. If you feel your safety is threatened, please contact local law enforcement.
This product's anti-tracking features should not be used to track people or property that does not belong to you. Using these products to track others without their consent is a crime in many countries and regions.
Product Recharge
This product supports wireless charging only.
- Locate the wireless charging logo printed on the back of the tracker.
- Align the side with the charging logo on your wireless charging base.
- Manually find the correct charging position. The tracker will light up:
- Green: While charging
- Blue: When fully charged
- Red: When playing sound
- The product is compatible with 5W-15W wireless chargers. The charger's surface must be flat.
Battery Information
The battery in this product cannot be removed or replaced. The warranty does not cover batteries that wear down from normal use.
Product Removal
- Open the Find My app and select the Items tab for the item you are connected to.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page, tap Remove Item, then tap Remove.
Waterproof and Dustproof
This device is tested and certified to be resistant to splash, water, and dust with an IP68 ingress protection classification. It can be submerged in one meter of static fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
These water resistance features apply only to specific laboratory-tested conditions and may not correspond to normal consumer use. Protective functions cannot be guaranteed if the product is exposed to environments outside these test conditions. Do not expose the charger to water while charging, as this may cause permanent damage.
UWB Feature
Before using the UWB (Ultra-Wideband) feature, ensure your Momax BR18 is successfully paired with Apple Find My.
- On the same Apple device, open the App Store and search for "Momax Pinpoint" to download the app.
- After installation, launch the app and tap the [+] button to search for and add the Momax BR18.
- The app will display an arrow pointing in the direction and indicating the exact distance to the nearby BR18.
UWB Operation UI Guide
Function | Operation Method |
---|---|
Enter App | Double-tap the Momax Pinpoint app software. |
Add Item | Enter the interface, tap the [+] button to add an item. |
Set Item Name and Chart | Tap "connect," then set the item name and image. |
Item Function List | In the item list, tap the added item. |
Distance/Find Item | Tap "Find" in the item function list. |
Item Route | Tap "Directions" in the item function list. |
Rename Item and Set Image | Tap "Rename Item," then set the name and image. |
Delete Item | Tap "Remove Item" in the item function list, then confirm in the popup window ("Remove"). |
Play Sound | Tap "Play Sound" in the item function list. |
Read Firmware Version | Tap "Check Update" in the item function list. |
Remove "Find my" Tag & Test with Momax | Remove the tag from "Find my". Operate the item in the Momax app to test functionality. |
Add Tag not yet in "Find my" | Search in the item addition list for tags like BR19, BR18, or other names not yet added to Find My. |
Reset UWB | Press and hold the button, listen for di---didi---dididi---di (long di sound), wait for 10 seconds. When you hear a di sound again, the reset is complete. You can release the button, and the UWB will be able to search and connect normally. |
Specifications
Model | BR18 |
Battery capacity | 3.7V 100mAh |
Input Rating | 0.25W (DC 5V 50mA) |
Battery Life | 3 Months |
Waterproof grade | IP68 |
Wireless Version | Version 5.1 |
Material | PVC |
Size | 54 x 45 x 3mm |
Weight | 12g |
Compatibility | Apple Find My. Compatible with Apple device only: iPhone and iPod touch models with iOS 14.5 or later; iPad models with iPadOS 14.5 or later; iMac and Macbook with macOS 12.5 or later. |
Contains | 1. PinCard Ultra Mini Rechargeable Find My Mini Locator with UWB 2. Instruction manual and warranty card |
Warning
- Do not dismantle or modify the product.
- Do not store the product in wet conditions.
- Do not keep or use the product near heat sources.
- Prevent liquid from flowing into the product's interface, as this can cause damage.
- Avoid direct sunlight and keep away from heat sources.
- Avoid high processor load during long running loops or while charging.
- Ensure good ventilation while using.
- In case of overheating, stop using the product.
Disposal of Electronic Products
- Do not dispose of this product as household waste.
- Please dispose of discarded electronic products properly according to local regulations.
- MOMAX encourages participation in electronics recycling programs.
Warranty Conditions
- For any defect, judged by MOMAX technicians as occurring under normal use, MOMAX is responsible for free repair for 12 months from the date of purchase.
- A valid warranty card and original purchase invoice must be presented for warranty service.
- This warranty does not apply if:
- The product has been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons.
- The product has been damaged through misuse, malicious acts, negligence, or liquid ingress.
- Losses or damages are caused by force majeure or natural disasters.
- No alteration to this warranty card is allowed.
- Warranty terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.
- Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty service.
- Consult the dealer about product compatibility with your cell phone/PDA before purchase. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
- Please visit www.momax.net for the latest product information.
FCC Warning Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements.
Product Diagram
The MOMAX BR18 locator features:
- Reset Button: Used for waking up the device or resetting UWB functionality.
- Hanging Hole: A loop for attaching the locator to keys, bags, or other items.
- Wireless Charging Input: The area on the device designed for wireless charging.
- LED Indicator Light: Provides visual feedback on the device's status (e.g., charging, fully charged, playing sound).