When all is misplaced – akin to telephones, wallets and keys – we flip to tech, like Apple’s AirTag, to find what is likely to be wedged between the sofa cushions. The small, spherical, disk-style gadget could be simply popped in a bag, backpack or Nintendo Swap case, however relying on what wants monitoring, an adjunct can tailor the tracker to any use case.
Fortunately, AirTag equipment are plentiful, with first- and third-party choices starting from key chains to baggage tags. Relying on the choice, they’ll provide specialised attachment choices that usually present some safety or type – possibly each.
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Whereas we CNET editors have made it our mission to check out every part we suggest, we’ve not managed to take action for these Apple AirTag equipment. But when we’ve not examined a product ourselves, we have checked out different merchandise from the identical manufacturers, so we really feel assured in our suggestions. As we get the possibility to check extra Apple AirTag equipment, we’ll add extra to the record.
Key chains and straps
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Top-of-the-line AirTag equipment, Belkin’s Safe Holder for AirTags is available in key ring or strap variations in 4 colour choices. There’s nothing terribly fancy about them, however at $13, they each price lower than Apple-branded choices proven beneath. You may also get a two-pack for $20.
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Whereas it launched somewhat later than some Apple AirTag equipment, Otterbox’s key chain holder, which Otterbox calls a “Rugged Case,” is manufactured from stable plastic and does certainly encase your AirTag (you unscrew the highest piece, place your AirTag within the case, then screw the highest piece again on to lock the AirTag within the holder).
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The Apple-branded leather-based key ring prices round $35 and is out there in a couple of colour choices, although chances are you’ll discover restricted inventory with FineWoven replacements making it to shops.
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When you’re in search of a price possibility, your finest guess could also be to roll the cube on a no-name model. This Eusty key chain cowl is out there in a four-pack for lower than $10. Usually, generic fashions like this are labeled as “leather-based” when in truth they’re fake leather-based (typically known as PU leather-based or vegan leather-based).
These look loads like different primary fake leather-based AirTag key chains and are available a couple of colour choices. There are dozens if not a whole bunch of generic AirTag holders obtainable. Most must be superb, however do not count on them to put on as nicely over time because the true leather-based fashions.
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Spigen can be promoting an attractively easy key chain Apple AirTag holder, the Valentinus, for round $18. It is manufactured from fake leather-based.
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Apple’s Loop, made for attaching your AirTag to a bag, prices as a lot as an AirTag. But it surely’s Apple’s official loop possibility and this polyurethane possibility is cheaper than the leather-based $35 Leather-based Loop. (That does not make it a superb deal, however I am simply pointing it out.) It is obtainable in 4 colours.
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Spigen, recognized for its worth iPhone instances, has its Apple AirTag Case Rugged Armor. It isn’t fairly as low cost as we hoped it will be, however possibly it would cut back in value in time. It does have a rugged design with a pleasant carabiner and carbon fiber parts.
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Caseology’s AirTag Vault is one other easy key chain possibility that is inexpensive at $15 (at present on sale for $6) however may shave a couple of {dollars} off its value over time. (Caseology can be a sub-brand of Spigen.) It is one of many few Apple AirTag equipment that was obtainable at launch and has been fairly standard because of this. It comes with a carabiner however you might connect a typical key chain if you need.
Different AirTag choices
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Second, which makes and sells photograph and video equipment for Apple merchandise, together with lens attachments, may have an enclosure accent that means that you can mount your Apple AirTag. It is “constructed from a rugged aramid fiber shell and backed with an excellent sturdy adhesive, you possibly can stick an AirTag to any flat floor,” Second says. So, it will maintain the gadget protected and presents straightforward and reliable attachment.
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When you’re in search of a holder that sticks onto an object (just like the underside of a motorbike seat or scooter), Pelican’s Stick-on AirTag Mount is designed to just do that. A single mount prices $10 whereas a pack of 4 sells for $30 or much less when on sale. It is obtainable in lots of colours.
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If you don’t need to spend so much for a mount, these Gorilla Mounting Tape Squares are a less expensive possibility and could be minimize to dimension for AirTags. AirTags have an IPX67 water-resistance score, which implies it may be absolutely submerged in as much as 1 meter of water for half-hour and is dustproof. So it might stand up to some punishment with out a cowl. In any case, it would not have a display.
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Casetify has all kinds of AirTag holders. They’re manufactured from arduous plastic and are pretty primary however have some eye-catching artwork on the bottom. You may also customise them together with your title or select from a number of emojis and different graphics. They’re costly at $32 however typically go on sale.
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The AirTag makes use of a CR2032 coin battery, which ought to final a couple of yr. You’ll find a 10-pack of these batteries on Amazon for someplace round $11. That is the way in which to go, particularly when you have a number of AirTags, and different units that use CR2032 coin batteries. All the time keep in mind to maintain coin batteries away from young children so they do not by accident swallow one. They’ll trigger main damage if ingested.
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Whereas this fake leather-based inexpensive key ring from Cyrill, a sub-brand of Korea-based Spigen, is nothing fancy however it’s obtainable in a premium black and gold end. You may also look into the remainder of Cyrill’s assortment on Amazon.
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I just like the design of Nomad’s leather-based AirTag key chain higher than Apple’s, which leaves the AirTag partially uncovered. This AirTag key chain hides it and appears extra like a typical key chain. It is designed to “climate” over time, getting darker (notably the brown model). It is obtainable in brown or black for $30, which is costly however it’s good. Nomad additionally makes a Leather-based Loop that is additionally a key chain and lists for $20. I want the dearer mannequin pictured right here.
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