Apple Air Tag

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

Just bought one for the vehicle, we live in a safe area but you never know

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JoyFilled Warrior · ‎09-02-2022

What do these do?

I've seen these on sale often on Amz. And some how, I got the idea that it traces whatever you apply it to. If so, I wondered about applying it to one's own Cell Phone? or Car Keys? or purse? Or where you parked your car when exiting a store?

... Or, on/in someone elses car? (*wink* like a cheating b/f heh)

or a teen driver?

"Don’t forget to be kind to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!" TLB

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

My friend got Doggy Air Tag for her dog, so she can track him if he gets out! Awesome way to use technology !

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@JoyFilled Warrior wrote:
Hi @I am still oxox
What do these do?

I've seen these on sale often on Amz.    And some how, I got the idea that it traces whatever you apply it to. If so, I wondered about applying it to one's own Cell Phone? or Car Keys? or purse? Or where you parked your car when exiting a store?
...    Or, on/in someone elses car? (*wink* like a cheating b/f heh)
            or a teen driver?

just google search for how to use an air tag

Tori3569 · ‎06-27-2010

@I am still oxox wrote:
Just bought one for the vehicle, we live in a safe area but you never know

This sounds like a good idea, but there are a lot of limitations to it. Apple AirTags work through blue tooth, not gps, so it takes longer to transmit if it's not near other Apple devices. It has to "find" another Apple device every 100' or so. If the person who takes the car (or luggage or whatever) has an Apple device, they will get an alert that there's an air tag nearby.

I hate to be the spoiler but someone I'm close to found all of this out the hard way with an expensive bike.

Stray · ‎04-20-2013

I found them useless for travel. You can attach them to anything but the poster above noted the limitations

KLm · ‎12-03-2010

I attached one to an umbrella so I wouldn't leave it behind in a store or office or restaurant. The battery supposedly is good for a year, but mine has lasted longer.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

@Tori3569 wrote:
@I am still oxox wrote:
Just bought one for the vehicle, we live in a safe area but you never know

This sounds like a good idea, but there are a lot of limitations to it. Apple AirTags work through blue tooth, not gps, so it takes longer to transmit if it's not near other Apple devices. It has to "find" another Apple device every 100' or so. If the person who takes the car (or luggage or whatever) has an Apple device, they will get an alert that there's an air tag nearby.

I hate to be the spoiler but someone I'm close to found all of this out the hard way with an expensive bike.

@Tori3569 And then they will not steal the item

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.