Apple AirTag It is the best choice for our iPhone owners Bluetooth tracker buying guide, unsurprisingly, and currently a four-pack of the tiny devices is on sale again for $80. We’ve seen this sale a few times since the holiday season, but the bundle has been on sale for a few bucks over the past few weeks, so it’s a decent time to take advantage. The deal is a few dollars shy of the all-time lowest price we’ve seen, but it’s still $19 cheaper than buying directly from Apple. As long as you want to focus on more than one item, it’s cheaper than buying several single AirTags, because they sell for $24 each. This offer is available at many retailers, including Amazon. Target and Walmart.
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This discount drops $19 off Apple’s list price and comes within $5 of the best deal we’re tracking.
We highlight AirTag in our guide because it can use Apple’s vast network of devices to locate items. For example, if you misplace an AirTag-equipped book bag, nearby Apple devices can anonymously alert Apple. Find my network When the bag is near, My Find app will tell you the location. Since there is more than two billion iPhones, iPads, Macs and other Apple gadgets that are active in nature have a better chance of finding something here than other trackers that use networks looking for a smaller crowd.
When you’re near a lost item, AirTag uses a wireless connection called ultrawideband (UWB) to get more information. guides you precisely When you are in the right direction, an arrow and a distance estimate are displayed. The viewer has it IP67 rating, so it can survive underwater for short periods of time, and it’s one of the few Apple gadgets with an easily replaceable battery. On its own, Apple he says the battery is designed to last “more than a year” before needing to be replaced.
AirTag’s biggest drawback compared to competitors like Tile is that it only comes in one form. Its coin-like design is easy to assemble, but does not come with an internal keyhole or adhesive. If you really want to add it to an item, you have to pay for a separate accessory.
Also note that AirTags are not designed to be found stolen ingredients. They can help with this, but if the AirTag is moving with someone else, that person will get a warning tell them so. This feature is designed to prevent those who might use AirTags to track has been an unfortunate side effect device efficiency. He said, both apple and Google they gave updates to further combat bad actors. As a little extra security against losing your stuff, the AirTag works well, and this deal makes it a little more affordable. There should be no worries about a new model coming soon Bloomberg report It said earlier this year that the second-generation device isn’t expected until 2025.
If you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, in the meantime, note that four packs Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 also selling for an all-time low of $70. Here’s another option from our buying guide: It’s not as accurate as the AirTag and only works with Samsung phones, but it’s easy to install, has a built-in cutout, and works just as well if you’re a Galaxy user.
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