Apple Announces AirTag Tracking Devices Starting At $29 Each

[Neepman]

All this excitement over a gps tag that has been offered in the power tool and construction world for 5 years at the same price....

 

[Cigsm]

These aren't really good for your dog. They have to be close by (like close enough that you can see them) or close to someone else with an iPhone. Much better off with a real GPS collar. Friend's dog collar lets him pull it up anywhere in the world, turn on the light on the collar, buzz it and more. Cost $10 a month, which isn't bad if you're really worried about losing your dog. We were just up at the cabin and he was out in the field. AirTags wouldn't have been able to locate him. You can also set geo zones so you're alerted if they go outside the yard and other alerts.

There’s what, 2 billion iOS devices in the world? This will be much more precise then GPS

 

[1rottenapple]

You are wrong. User replaceable button-cell.

Yes!!! I’m so happy I’m wrong!!!!

 

[alphasports]

How far does it track?

Just guessing but it's bluetooth so very short range, like for stuff around the house/office/wherever. I don't think this will track your missing bike across town...

 

[1rottenapple]

All this excitement over a gps tag that has been offered in the power tool and construction world for 5 years at the same price....

Ummm 🧐

this not the innovation itself. It’s the fact that this tag will transmit location data that’s built into tracking capabilities built into every single iPhone sold starting in iPhone 11. Overtime tracking will get better since unified nature of apple system will result in iPhone being sold and being capable of tracking. I’m putting on on my dog. I never want to lose this little big German shepherd. She’s not a runner but I’d want to be able to recover her in the even there’s an emergency.

and yes gps tracking for pets have been around but you gottta pay $$$ per month. On top of the unit itself since it uses cellular to transmit location. The fact that iPhones are so prevalent here it’s going to be very accurate.

 

[Complex757]

So Apple is going to provide a $29 key ring accessory I suppose

 

[coolerkid]

Just guessing but it's bluetooth so very short range, like for stuff around the house/office/wherever. I don't think this will track your missing bike across town...

Wrong. The range is unlimited because it piggybacks off every iPhone on the planet to track it's location. You don't need to be anywhere near it.

 

[weave]

This looks awesome but where's the freaking hole for being able to attach it to stuff, like keyrings, dog tags, etc?

 

[JonGarrett]

Seems like a definite win. Fair price. Seems better than other trackers.

How so? Its the same price as Samsung's and have the same features.

 

[JonGarrett]

This looks awesome but where's the freaking hole for being able to attach it to stuff, like keyrings, dog tags, etc?

The hole is sold separately 😁
$19.99 for one.

 

[bodonnell202]

Just guessing but it's bluetooth so very short range, like for stuff around the house/office/wherever. I don't think this will track your missing bike across town...

It will using other people's iOS devices. The large install base of iOS devices immediately makes this more useful than something like Tile.

 

[Pair]

Definite deal breaker if it doesn’t have a hole and the battery isn’t rechargeable or replaceable. Chipolo’s is replaceable, and has a hole.

As in a replaceable battery? Where did you see that? Because it looks like you'd have to replace the whole unit.

Bet it will be like the AirPods. Totally disposable in the name of small packaging. I hope I’m wrong.

You are wrong.

“
3. AirTag is designed for over a year’s worth of battery life with everyday use. The CR2032 battery is user-replaceable and widely available. Replacement batteries are sold separately.”

Apple introduces AirTag

Apple today introduced AirTag, an accessory that works with iPhone and other Apple devices to track and find important belongings.

www.apple.com

 

[Mendoza_559]

I was totally expecting them to be $49.99. Awesome price!!!

 

[Tumbleweed666]

So does the anti-tracking feature mean I can't attach this to my bike to track it if it gets stolen because the thief will know they're being tracked?!? This is the only thing I wanted to buy these for!!

Then you've misunderstood how they and any similar tech works. It doesn't have a GPS tracker in it. This is local only, or happenstance, eg if someone with a Apple device is nearby. And has the feature turned on,

 

[jz0309]

$29 is a good price...

 

[johnmed]

Does it have a hole? Odd the imagery they used?

 

[Apple_Robert]

They didn't mention how long the battery last, unless I missed it.

 

[retrospek]

So could I stick one of these to my car in a secret place and then have tracking for my car ? incase of theft etc. ???

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Eh… that’s not convincing enough for me. How can we be sure that it’s a real product? I’m sure AirTags is just a name they’re using internally.

 

[1rottenapple]

So could I stick one of these to my car in a secret place and then have tracking for my car ? incase of theft etc. ???

I would! Why not.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Kinda lame that they don't come with any sort of basic keychain by default.

We will put you down for the 4 pack.

 

[1rottenapple]

You are wrong.

“
3. AirTag is designed for over a year’s worth of battery life with everyday use. The CR2032 battery is user-replaceable and widely available. Replacement batteries are sold separately.”

Apple introduces AirTag

Apple today introduced AirTag, an accessory that works with iPhone and other Apple devices to track and find important belongings.

www.apple.com

I’m happy I’m wrong!!!!!

 

[johnmed]

You are wrong.

“
3. AirTag is designed for over a year’s worth of battery life with everyday use. The CR2032 battery is user-replaceable and widely available. Replacement batteries are sold separately.”

Apple introduces AirTag

Apple today introduced AirTag, an accessory that works with iPhone and other Apple devices to track and find important belongings.

www.apple.com

I did say if*

 

[dannyyankou]

The Hermes Airtag is $350 LMAO

 

[iphone4lifez]

So what is the battery situation with these? Replaceable? Rechargeable? Or disposable?

Its replaceable battery with top cover coming off