I'm really tempted to do this with mine, but don't want to risk one of them eating the airtag/battery if it comes off the collar while they're wrestling. Now if there's a 'dog stomach proof' holder for them....

AirTag Cases & Mounts

I'm really tempted to do this with mine, but don't want to risk one of them eating the airtag/battery if it comes off the collar while they're wrestling. Now if there's a 'dog stomach proof' holder for them....
There were probably news articles about airbags when they first came out. In 50 years it’ll be a law that you are required to wear an Apple Watch. /sOr how many AirBags saves lifes, compared to AirTags.
Well, just adulations, it’s what the majority of people in here want to hear, so they write about it.
Why do I never see an article anywhere in the world that says -
Non-Apple brand smartwatch saves life of an elderly man..
or a non-apple tracker lets man track his dog lost in a flood..
You do realize you are on an Apple-specific news site and forums. There's going to be a certain amount of bias in which stories are run as a result.these headlines make it look like Apple invented these device categories..
About 50 feet / 15mHow close from another iphone an airtag has to be?
Turn off Find My. However, it is tit-for-tat participation using cryptographically anonymized devices, so you won't be able to find your own stuff either.And what if I don't want Apple to use my gps (and thus drain my battery)?
For Tesla it is nearly all Elon's twitter feed, the Tesla blog, and noise by Tesla fans. Tesla has no public or media relations people.My point was if Apple PR manages it somehow.. and I have never seen it for any other brand except Tesla.
Odd reaction to this storyWhy do I never see an article anywhere in the world that says -
Non-Apple brand smartwatch saves life of an elderly man.. or a non-apple tracker lets man track his dog lost in a flood..
these headlines make it look like Apple invented these device categories..
Amazing! Wish I could retroactively put an AirTag on my stolen fixie (cycle)...
Apple's AirTag this week saved a dog that was swept away in California floodwaters, leading rescuers to his location. As reported by ABC7, one-year-old Australian shepherd Seamus fell into fast-moving storm drain after he got away from his owner during a walk.
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Seamus was swept into a flood control basin and quickly floated away from his owner, but he was eventually able to crawl out of an access tube. As Seamus had an AirTag on his collar, rescuers were able to locate his owners, and his owners were able to track his location.
The drainage network took Seamus approximately a mile away from where he started, and he was stuck at the bottom of the access tube. On its Facebook page, the San Bernardino County Fire Department said that both the Apple AirTag and the conventional ID tag "aided rescuers and owners in tracking the pup and reuniting them."
Apple created AirTags to track items, and the company does not recommend using them for tracking pets, children, or other living creatures because they require a nearby iPhone to be located and do not have their own built-in GPS tracking functionality. That has not stopped many pet owners from using AirTags on their animals, and there are a wide range of collars, harnesses, and other accessories for equipping a pet with an AirTag.
Article Link: AirTag Helps Rescuers Find Dog Lost in California Flood
Some people are sharp as a marble, so that is for those. If you are rational person and understand the limitations and everything that goes with it then it is fine. I also have AirTag on my dog just in case.It will be interesting to hear Apple’s response here. They like to pat themselves on the back when their devices save lives, but they’ve been discouraging the use of Airtags for tracking pets. So happy the pup is with its owners!
Some jurisdictions require dogs/cats be "chipped" with an NFC tag along with a license and many more do it automatically with pets adopted at shelters. The tag, when scanned, has an ID that can be used to lookup the owner's info. It's usually implanted in the scruff at the back of the dog/cat's neck. It's not a tracker, but at least makes it easier to ID a lost animal with no tags.I believe it will be required by law a tracker for pets in future.
If you are 3D Print inclined, our pup is outfitted with one of these on her collar: https://www.printables.com/model/254459-airtag-case-for-backpack-camera-bag-strap-or-pet-c/comments![]()
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They say that to negate any liability for someone using AirTags to stalk another person, and/or someone trying to sue them if they did put it on a pet/person and the product failed to perform to their expectations. The warning is setting the expectation that they make no claim toward the product being reliable enough for that. Someone might place one on a family member with dementia or Alzheimers as a way to help locate them if they got lost. If there was no clear expectation that the product was not designed for this, Apple could be sued in the event the FindMy network failed and there was a tragic outcome.Part of the reason Apple says not to use these on pets and kids is because of the EMF radiation they put out from Ultrawideband.
I know about chipping. It’s common in mostly developed countries. But NFC needs special equipment and it’s mostly for authorities. I meant trackers for everyone can help with lost pet.Some jurisdictions require dogs/cats be "chipped" with an NFC tag along with a license and many more do it automatically with pets adopted at shelters. The tag, when scanned, has an ID that can be used to lookup the owner's info. It's usually implanted in the scruff at the back of the dog/cat's neck. It's not a tracker, but at least makes it easier to ID a lost animal with no tags.
If you are 3D Print inclined, our pup is outfitted with one of these on her collar: https://www.printables.com/model/254459-airtag-case-for-backpack-camera-bag-strap-or-pet-c/comments
They say that to negate any liability for someone using AirTags to stalk another person, and/or someone trying to sue them if they did put it on a pet/person and the product failed to perform to their expectations. The warning is setting the expectation that they make no claim toward the product being reliable enough for that. Someone might place one on a family member with dementia or Alzheimers as a way to help locate them if they got lost. If there was no clear expectation that the product was not designed for this, Apple could be sued in the event the FindMy network failed and there was a tragic outcome.
If EM radiation was even remotely a concern, there would be warnings to not use AirTags in wallets or on keychains that go in pockets next to people's reproductive organs for hours a day. Not to mention iPhones and AirPods have UW radios too and have no such warning.
And I pray you never need to use the AirTag to find your beloved pup.Some people are sharp as a marble, so that is for those. If you are rational person and understand the limitations and everything that goes with it then it is fine. I also have AirTag on my dog just in case.
Have Apple said that? It's non-ionising radiation.Part of the reason Apple says not to use these on pets and kids is because of the EMF radiation they put out from Ultrawideband.
Had a dog for 16 years. Never lost it. Never used an AirTag.^ Definitely a heart warming story.
More importantly is the likelihood of finding your dog with AirTags is exponentially higher than chip'n the dog since GPS and the likelihood of an iPhone user passing by in range would help immensely.
It’s because of Apple's best marketing strategy. Sure, Tiles existed long before AirTag but it wasn’t marketing correctly and didn’t gain much news.Why do I never see an article anywhere in the world that says -
Non-Apple brand smartwatch saves life of an elderly man.. or a non-apple tracker lets man track his dog lost in a flood..
these headlines make it look like Apple invented these device categories..