Is the "AirTag" a reliable way to track the stuff u attach it to? Are there cases/situations that it might not work well? Can i attach it to my car to track it if it gets stolen? Are there other similar devices?
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Air Tag pros/cons
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From the little I have read about them it seems if you want to find your misplaced or left behind (unstolen) items they seem to work as intended and fairly well.
If you are trying to track a stolen item then they also work as intended and the "anti-stalking" features limit their effectiveness. I think the car use could work really well if you can hide it where it cannot be easily found and disconnect the speaker (look on youtube for instructions). This way a car thief might know the airtag is following them and may be able to have an idea where it is but if it is under the car, hidden in the frame etc they can't get to it easily. I am considering small lock boxes that will be welded under the car for a couple of my classics. Otherwise any "smart" thief will simply wait for the following you message, locate the airtag and remove it.
If you are trying to track a stolen item then they also work as intended and the "anti-stalking" features limit their effectiveness. I think the car use could work really well if you can hide it where it cannot be easily found and disconnect the speaker (look on youtube for instructions). This way a car thief might know the airtag is following them and may be able to have an idea where it is but if it is under the car, hidden in the frame etc they can't get to it easily. I am considering small lock boxes that will be welded under the car for a couple of my classics. Otherwise any "smart" thief will simply wait for the following you message, locate the airtag and remove it.
I use Air Tags on both motorcycles and two eBikes. I can see where they are with no problems. When I leave them behind in the garage, I set a GEO fence. If someone steals one, when they move it, I know and can track it in real time. I'm considering replacing my paid tracking service for my other equipment. It's a lot cheaper than paying monthly.
I have a few AirTags & have been happy with them. I use them during travel, and have one attached on my keys. They work as intended!
For the price point (I've purchased the single ones on sale) it's just additional peace of mind. If I lose my keys or luggage with an AirTag attached, I have a much better chance of locating them than without.
For the price point (I've purchased the single ones on sale) it's just additional peace of mind. If I lose my keys or luggage with an AirTag attached, I have a much better chance of locating them than without.
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Of course, I did put an airtag in my car. I had heard that SMARRTTAG which belongs to SamSung did the same thing.
Only precision finding requires an iPhone 11 or higher.
Other than that, an iPhone running iOS 14.5 or later suffices according to the specs.
That includes the iPhone 6s(+)/iPhone SE 1st gen. Their hardware just can’t scan generic NFC tags.
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