Lost luggage might make a good premise for a funny movie (see: Meet the Parents), but in real life it’s the best and surest way to destroy what would otherwise be a fun and relaxing holiday trip. Protect yourself from the many very-not-funny misadventures of lost bags and other valuables by hitting Amazon’s 26% off deal on a 4-pack of Apple AirTags, or if you need just one, it’s only $24 (17% off).
True, some airlines now say you can track your luggage in their app, but if you want to be doubly, triply sure that you know exactly where your bags or other valuable belongings are, the Apple AirTag is by far the best solution. They’re small in size, they integrate effortlessly with Apple’s iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, and there’s a vast array of carrying cases and accessories available to make carrying an AirTag easy.
Buy It, Name It, Use It
That’s basically the entire setup regimen for an Apple AirTag. Take it out of the packaging and remove the tab that covers the battery. Automatically pair it to your Apple device, or download Apple’s Tracker Detect app if you’re on an Android device and then pair it. Give it a name, and place it on or inside the object you want to keep track of. That’s all — from there you’ll be able to see its location on Apple’s Find My app or the Tracker Detect app on Android.
Assuming you have an iPhone at least as recent as the 11, your phone’s U1 chip has Ultra Wideband tech that lets you use the Precision Finding mode to give you a readout of your lost object down to the foot. It’s like playing Marco Polo, except your eyes are open. And if your lost object is hundreds or even thousands of miles away, the immense network of Find My app-enable devices will locate your AirTag, while maintaining your privacy.
Long, Renewable Life
So many tracking tags today are one-and-done — once their internal battery conks out, that’s all, folks. Needless to say if that battery dies while your belongings are still missing, you’re out of luck. The Apple AirTag is powered by the very-common and inexpensive CR2032 disc battery, and it gives you ample warning when the battery is getting low and needing a replacement. Opening the AirTag to replace the battery is a simple press-and-twist move, so you can have it back up and running within minutes.
Worry-free tracking of your bags, wallet, keys, and basically anything else an AirTag can be attached to is a great peace of mind purchase, especially when Amazon’s selling a 4-pack for just $73. Or if you need convincing, buy a single AirTag while it’s on sale at Amazon for just $24 and give it a test run. We’re betting you’ll go back for the 4-pack before your holiday travels begin.
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