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It was also very simple to slip the AirTag into the leather key fob and loop accessories, enabling us to attach them to our keys, and the strap of a bag. We were able to assign a name to the AirTag, and it was assigned to our Apple ID, showing up in the Items tab.

Once we’d removed the packaging, the AirTag emitted a short beep, and was immediately recognized by our iPhone. Like most iPhone accessories, the AirTag proved extremely simple to set up. Lost mode enables a person who finds your AirTag to contact you.

Privacy features ensure your location can’t be tracked.

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However, we found that over just a few days of use both sides of the AirTag have become scuffed as we’ve used it.Īpple hasn’t specified the Bluetooth range of AirTags, but we believe that it supports Bluetooth 5.0, which is the latest version of the technology, as that’s built into the iPhone 12, and it has a range of 800 feet / 240 meters.

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The AirTag has an IP67 rating, so it’ll survive an accidental dunk in a deep puddle or the bath, and it’s also eligible for Apple’s free engraving service, so you can add text, numbers and emojis to the smooth plastic cover, making it easier to identify which AirTag is which if you have several of them. If you want to attach it to keys or other items, optional key fobs and loops in leather and silicone can be purchased from Apple, or from third-party brands like Belkin. There’s no clip or tag on the AirTag as standard, but it can be slipped into a bag, wallet or coat pocket.

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The stainless steel disc has a removable plastic cover, which secures the CR2032 battery that powers the AirTag, and a built-in speaker, which will emit a sound if the Find My app on an iPhone, iPad or Mac is used to identify its location.

Optional accessories mean it can be attached to key, bags and moreĪt about the size of a quarter or a £2 coin, the AirTag is extremely compact – it measures 1.26 x 1.26 x 0.31 inches / 3.19 x 3.19 x 0.8cm and weighs just 0.4oz / 11g.

Third-party brand Belkin makes a couple of officially licensed AirTag holders that are available alongside Apple’s own accessories at the Apple and which cost a bit less, and we expect to soon see more third-party accessories appearing on Amazon and elsewhere. AirTags can be pre-ordered now, and will go on sale on April 30.Īs mentioned, if you want to attach an AirTag to keys, bikes or other items you’ll need to purchase an optional key fob or loop – these come in silicone or leather, with prices starting from $29 / £29 / AU$45. (Image credit: TechRadar) Apple AirTag: price and availabilityĪ single Apple AirTag costs $29 / £29 / AU$45 you can also purchase a pack of four for $99 / £99 / AU$149. Especially when Apple’s item tracker already isn’t the most affordable option on the market. On top of that, while the disc-shaped tracker can be easily slipped into a wallet or bag it’s a little annoying that you have to purchase additional accessories track items like your keys.

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In particular, many Android users aren’t happy that the Tracker Detect software doesn’t run in the background automatically – unless you remember to constantly check yourself you could still be being tracked without knowing. Though the current systems aren’t perfect.

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Even if you don’t own an Apple device the AirTag will automatically draw attention to itself by playing a sound if it’s been separated from its owner for a long period of time but still moves location – plus if you have an Android phone you can use Apple’s Tracker Detect app to scan for AirTags manually if you think you’re being tracked. You can’t activate an AirTag on behalf of someone else, and if your iPhone, iPad, or other iOS devices spot that an unknown AirTag is traveling around with you it will alert you to the tag. Given the nature of the tracker, you’ll be glad to hear that Apple has put plenty of thought into privacy measures, especially when it comes to making sure the AirTags can’t be misused. Last but not least, if someone finds the Apple AirTag the old-fashioned way they can use any NFC-enabled device (whether it’s an Apple product or not) to find out basic contact information for you (if you choose to opt-in to this feature) so that they can return it to you.