Apple Airtags

[Big John]

O/T but similarly O/T - anybody using any of the various business card size type trackers for iOS?

Saw those advertised on social media and immediately questioned if they were any good !

My personal theory - if any of them are good, they will be acquired by Apple. Or Apple will come up with their own version that works just as well (or even better).

Either way, I'm happy to wait until this particular technology proves itself before spending my hard earned cash.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Johno I could have said that too but the question was has anyone actually bought and used them

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Daughter of one of our staff members had her car stolen which had Air Tag planted in it for tracking if this actually happened. Turns out Air Tags totally useless guarding against any car thief worth his salt - basically they can easily open any locked car and locate Air Tag in seconds - throw it out window and off they go.

 

[pks]

O/T but similarly O/T - anybody using any of the various business card size type trackers for iOS?

We’re using Chipolo cards in my wife’s purse and bumbag and are invaluable in finding them lost around the house, they provide reminders for battery declines and a 50% discount to renew. Not as simple as changing a battery on an Apple tag but very effective tracker and plays a sound when looking to find

 

[Flyfrequently]

Daughter of one of our staff members had her car stolen which had Air Tag planted in it for tracking if this actually happened. Turns out Air Tags totally useless guarding against any car thief worth his salt -

And if said thief doesn't have an iPhone

 

[Cruiser Elite]

And if said thief doesn't have an iPhone

As I said a thief worth his salt - they will all have them don’t worry

 

[Happy Dude]

Daughter of one of our staff members had her car stolen which had Air Tag planted in it for tracking if this actually happened. Turns out Air Tags totally useless guarding against any car thief worth his salt - basically they can easily open any locked car and locate Air Tag in seconds - throw it out window and off they go.

I wouldn't say totally useless. You can get an airtag to play a sound in a few minutes but if it's adequately hidden it won't be easy to find or remove. Or the time it takes to do so may well be enough of a deterrent. And if there's several airtags at the address, it'll take a process of elimination to figure out which one is in the car (assuming it hasn't been named "Red car" or some such).

I bought some after a mate had two cars nicked and one (his) was used in a B&E spree as the Police were able to link the car's location with the crimes. Ultimately, his car was found abandoned and was a write-off, so not especially useful to him to have had one but the other car (daughter's) was found unscathed a short distance away.

Of course, the airtag won't prevent a car from being stolen, or ensure luggage is where it ought to be, it will only help locate it. They're like travel insurance, you don't need it until you do.

 

[qaz]

Daughter of one of our staff members had her car stolen which had Air Tag planted in it for tracking if this actually happened. Turns out Air Tags totally useless guarding against any car thief worth his salt - basically they can easily open any locked car and locate Air Tag in seconds - throw it out window and off they go.

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[Steady]

Solid GPS is an option for vehicles/caravans but has ongoing costs. Can setup a geofence etc You could also plant an air tag so any thief thinks they have removed tracking

 

[qaz]

Solid GPS is an option for vehicles/caravans but has ongoing costs. Can setup a geofence etc You could also plant an air tag so any thief thinks they have removed tracking

gps trackers can still be detected and removed, and that one isn't as durable, isolatable, nor cheap as:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnetic-Waterproof-Neodymium-Suitable-Surface/dp/B0CT7VMD3H

 

[VPS]

We’re using Chipolo cards in my wife’s purse and bumbag and are invaluable in finding them lost around the house, they provide reminders for battery declines and a 50% discount to renew. Not as simple as changing a battery on an Apple tag but very effective tracker and plays a sound when looking to find

I use Chipolog and airtags. Both fine

 

[blackcat20]

Costco has them for $130 for a four pack today.

https://www.costco.com.au/Electronics/Mobile-Phones/Mobile-Accessories/Apple-AirTag-4-Pack/p/115316?sc_src=email_27938&sc_lid=6938355&sc_llid=392871&utm_source=costco-au&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Live-fy25p12w12-EC0793-onedaydeals-Day1&utm_term=_

 

[asterix]

I've got a set Apple airtags however we are mostly an Android household apart from my daughter and my work phone. I order the Motorola Moto tags 4 pack from Harvey Norman over the weekend. Link to HN Moto tag 4 pack

 

[Brissy1]

I've got a set Apple airtags however we are mostly an Android household apart from my daughter and my work phone. I order the Motorola Moto tags 4 pack from Harvey Norman over the weekend. Link to HN Moto tag 4 pack

I have a Moto tag on my keyring. Handy for finding the car keys when within Bluetooth range of my (Motorola) ph, but rarely works/locates elsewhere.

As for airtags, last update 2021. Rumored update version coming later this year with a better (longer range) chip.

 

[Flyerwin]

AirTags are helping airlines dramatically cut down on lost luggage​

If you aren’t using an AirTag to track your luggage when you travel, you’re seriously missing out. New data shows that Apple’s Find My system dramatically reduces the chance of an airline losing your luggage.

You really should travel with an AirTag​

The stats were first shared in a press release last moth by SITA, an air transport communications and information technology company. Apple also shared the statistic in its own press release earlier this month, touting its ecosystem of services.

SITA explains that, in general, most bags are successfully return to airline passengers.

A small percentage, however, are never recovered and are deemed “truly lost.” For bags with an AirTag, however, the number of “truly lost” bags decreases by 90%.

The data is based on SITA’s WorldTracer system, which is an automated baggage tracking platform used by all of the major airlines.

Additionally, SITA says that airlines using this AirTag feature have seen a 26% reduction in recovery time of delayed bags.

These stats show that you really should have an AirTag attached to or hidden inside your luggage when traveling.

How the feature works​

Apple first launched this capability with iOS 18.2 in December 2024. The feature lets you generate a link in the Find My app for a lost AirTag, which can then be shared with other people. Using the link, the other person (or the airline) can see a website that shows the location of the AirTag on an interactive map.

Apple has worked with airlines to implement systems to accept those Find My location links. The airlines can then use the information to help locate lost, delayed, or mishandled bags.

The shared location is immediately disabled as soon as the AirTag user is reunited with their luggage.

Here are some of the airlines that support Apple’s Share Item Location feature for AirTags:

• United
• Delta
• British Airways
• Lufthansa
• American Airlines
• Air Canada
• Air New Zealand
• Turkish Airlines
• Aer Lingus
• Austrian Airlines
• Brussels Airlines
• Swiss
• Eurowings
• Iberia Airlines

Additionally, the feature works with any third-party accessory that integrates with the Find My network. You don’t necessarily have to use an AirTag, if you’d rather opt for accessories from a company like Chipolo.

Source: AirTags are helping airlines dramatically cut down on lost luggage, here's how - 9to5Mac