Apple’s AirTag is (unsurprisingly) the top choice for iPhone users in our Bluetooth tracker buying guide, and the four-pack of the compact device is now down to an all-time low of $75. Earlier this week, the set was on sale for $80 , a discount we’ve seen numerous times since the holiday shopping season. But this new discount matches the best price we’ve tracked for a bundle, which is $24 less than Apple’s list price. It’s also cheaper than buying four single AirTags individually, as long as you want to keep an eye on multiple items, as each AirTags currently sells for $24.
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We highlight AirTags in our guide because they leverage Apple’s vast network of devices to locate items. For example, if you misplace your AirTag-equipped school bag, nearby Apple devices can anonymously send alerts to Apple’s Find My network when the bag comes near, and the Find My app can then report the location to you. Since there are more than 2 billion iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple devices active in the wild, the odds of finding something here are generally higher than with other trackers that use much smaller groups of people to find the web.
Once you’re near your lost item, AirTag uses a wireless connection called Ultra-Wideband (UWB) to more precisely guide you in the right direction, displaying arrows and distance estimates when you’re nearby. The tracker has an IP67 rating, so it can survive brief submersion underwater, and it’s one of the few Apple gadgets to come with an easily replaceable battery. Apple says the battery is designed to last “more than a year” before needing to be replaced.
The biggest disadvantage of AirTag compared to competitors like Tile is that it only comes in one shape. Its coin-like design stows away easily, but it has no built-in keyring hole or adhesive. If you want to actually attach it to an item, you’ll need to pay for a separate accessory.
It’s also worth noting that AirTags are not designed to find stolen ad hoc. They can assist, but if your AirTag is spotted moving with someone else, that person will receive an alert informing them of the situation. This feature is designed to block those who might use AirTags for tracking, which is an unfortunate side effect of the device’s effectiveness. That said, both Apple and Google have released updates to further crack down on bad actors. AirTags work well as an extra security measure against lost items, and this deal makes them even easier to use.Don’t worry about new models launching soon either, as Bloomberg Reports earlier this year said the second-generation device wasn’t expected to launch until 2025.
Meanwhile, if you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, we’ll note that a four-pack of the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 is also on sale on Amazon and B&H for an all-time low price of $70. Here’s another option from our buying guide: It’s not as precise as AirTag, and it only works with Samsung phones, but it’s easy to set up, it has a built-in cutout, and if you’re a die-hard Galaxy user, it works similarly .
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