Whether or not you are continuously shedding your keys or misplacing your pockets, an Apple AirTag is the tech gadget for you. When you personal one of many handy, monitoring gadgets you will want an Airtag holder. From a key ring to baggage tag and Airtag case, these are the very best Apple AirTag equipment to purchase. (And so they’re additionally a wonderful, reasonably priced tech reward.)
You do not at all times want an adjunct to make use of an Apple AirTag. In some instances, you’ll be able to simply chuck the tag into no matter you need to hold observe of, like your purse or backpack. In some instances, an attachment would work higher, like with keys or a laptop computer bag the place you don’t need objects to maneuver round an excessive amount of. If you wish to stick your AirTag onto an object, loads of AirTag mounts can be found.
Be aware that CNET editors have tried most however not all these equipment. If we’ve not tried a product, we have examined different equipment from these corporations, so we really feel comfy recommending these. We’ll be including extra Apple AirTag equipment to the checklist as we take a look at new merchandise.
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Key chains and straps
Whereas it launched just a little later than some Apple AirTag equipment, Otterbox’s key chain holder, which Otterbox calls a “Rugged Case,” is product of strong 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).
Whereas this fake leather-based reasonably priced 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.
The Apple-branded leather-based keyring prices round $35 and is offered in a number of coloration choices, although it’s possible you’ll discover restricted inventory with FineWoven replacements making it to shops.
When you’re in search of a price choice, your finest wager could also be to roll the cube on a no-name model on Amazon. This Eusty key chain cowl is offered in a four-pack for simply lower than $10. Typically, generic fashions like this are labeled as “leather-based” when the truth is they’re fake leather-based (generally known as PU leather-based or vegan leather-based). These look so much like different fundamental fake leather-based AirTag key chains and are available a number of coloration choices.
There are dozens if not tons of of generic AirTag holders obtainable. Most needs to be high quality, however do not anticipate them to put on as properly over time because the true leather-based fashions.
Caseology’s AirTag Vault is one other simple key chain choice that is reasonably priced at $15 however may shave a number of {dollars} off its worth 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 fashionable because of this. It comes with a carabiner however you would connect a typical key chain when you wished.
Spigen can be promoting an attractively easy key-chain Apple AirTag holder, the Valentinus, for round $14. It is product of fake leather-based.
When you’re in search of a holder that sticks onto an object (just like the underside of a motorcycle seat or scooter), Pelican’s Stick-on AirTag Mount is designed to just do that. A single mount prices $18 whereas a pack of 4 sells for $50 or much less when on sale. It is obtainable in numerous colours.
Apple’s Loop, made for attaching your AirTag to a bag, prices as a lot as an AirTag. Nevertheless it’s Apple’s official loop choice and this polyurethane choice 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 completely different colours.
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 expensive however it’s good.
Nomad additionally makes a Leather-based Loop that is additionally a key chain and lists for $10. I want the costlier mannequin pictured right here.
Spigen, identified for its worth iPhone instances, has its Apple AirTag Case Rugged Armor. It is not fairly as low-cost as we hoped it might be, however possibly it’s going to come down in worth in time. It does have a rugged design with a pleasant carabiner and carbon-fiber components.
Casetify has all kinds of AirTag holders. They’re product of laborious plastic and are pretty fundamental however have some eye-catching artwork on the bottom. You may also customise them along with your identify or select from a number of emojis and different graphics. They’re costly at $38 however generally go on sale.
Different AirTag choices
Second, which makes and sells photograph and video equipment for Apple merchandise, together with lens attachments, can have an enclosure accent that lets you mount your Apple AirTag. “Constructed from a rugged aramid fiber shell and backed with a brilliant sturdy adhesive, you’ll be able to stick an AirTag to any flat floor,” Second says.
Second additionally has the Stretch Material Mount for AirTags ($20) that is designed to stay to materials, similar to the within of a bag, and different flat surfaces.
When you do not need to spend $15-$20 for a mount, these Gorilla Mounting Tape Squares are a less expensive choice and could be lower to measurement for AirTags. AirTags have an IPX67 water-resistance score, which suggests it may be absolutely submerged in as much as 1 meter of water for half-hour and is dust-proof. So it might probably face up to some punishment with out a cowl. In any case, it does not have a display.
The AirTag makes use of a CR2032 coin battery, which ought to final a few 12 months. Yow will discover a 10-pack of these batteries on Amazon for someplace round $12. That is the way in which to go, particularly you probably have a number of AirTags, and different gadgets that use CR2032 coin batteries.
At all times bear in mind to maintain coin batteries away from young children so they do not by chance swallow one. They’ll trigger main harm if ingested.
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