Review: Belkin's Key Ring and Strap Are Affordable AirTag Accessory Options

[Complex757]

I have a Belkin. They delivered on release day, the same day as my air tag instead of having to wait.

Is it overpriced, yeah, but it's $13.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I think it is way overpriced at $12.95.

 

[Apple_Robert]

This. I don’t see a use case for putting one outside of my backpack, my carry on and definitely not my checkin luggage. Those AirTags are not coming back, not because they would be stolen but because they will break and fall off. I am not sure there will be class action suit for AirTags falling off bags /s

I put a few of my AirTags in a ziplock bag, and then placed each one inside the item. Works well and saved some money.

 

[kycophpd]

We really need to change the forums to MacComplainers instead of Macrumors. That’s all there are on these forums now.

 

[kasei]

I have two Belkin key rings and one strap. The Strap version I put on my son's bag and on him when we are out of the house. All three are great and affordable. I would love it if they made one for my AirPod Pros. I swear I put those thing down and can never find them.

 

[jrhop]

i'm eagerly awaiting this one from etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/101167...FtLyg7eE4ir&eaid=1777648892&x_eaid=eaafaaa505

I had a belkin one on order with apple but delivery was end of may, so cancelled and got one of these https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/992270178/vegan-leather-protective-skin-case-cover cheap, good quality and came in a few days.

 

[carrrrrlos]

I have one, just ordered three more.

 

[bushman4]

It’s a key holder nothing special or extra
It’s worth about $5 maybe

 

[alexandr]

I had a belkin one on order with apple but delivery was end of may, so cancelled and got one of these https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/992270178/vegan-leather-protective-skin-case-cover cheap, good quality and came in a few days.

yea, those are nice! i did want something that would cover the tag though. there aren't that many attractive options for that...

 

[19callum93]

Love mine!

 

[citysnaps]

I've had my two Belkin holders since their release. Excellent (and clever) design and robust build. No worries at all about them not lasting.

They're an excellent value. Will be picking up two more

 

[zoozx]

Total Rip Off.

$3 item and you get to throw away another $10 for fun .
Plus you get to wait a few weeks for it.....

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

Crazy in depth review for a plastic circle.

 

[Jetfire]

I would not recommend using the Belkin secure holder with strap on the outside of your backpack. I have on mine and the case opened losing the AirTag. Noticed this morning that is was missing and the Belkin separated into 2 pieces. Luckily, I found the AirTag in the Office parking lot. Must have fallen out on the way to the car. FYI my Tile on is still attached after 2 years. Helps that it has it's own builtin loop/notch hole.

 

[Beedleboop]

These look the similar, but more unique. I love mine! https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B093YTRJXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_PDB0DKK1DE4RZ7GPF331

 

[presston]

I would not recommend using the Belkin secure holder with strap on the outside of your backpack. I have on mine and the case opened losing the AirTag. Noticed this morning that is was missing and the Belkin separated into 2 pieces. Luckily, I found the AirTag in the Office parking lot. Must have fallen out on the way to the car. FYI my Tile on is still attached after 2 years. Helps that it has it's own builtin loop/notch hole.

If you can't find the airtags once they have fallen off, then the airtags are not working as intended...

 

[denisbarbov]

I have one of these, arrived release day along the 4-pack.

It's done its job so far, I went with it over the Apple one for two reasons: cost and use case. A case costing more than the device it holds is bonkers(the Hermes even more so), but I suppose if I had car keys, it would be nice. However, in my use case, leather is not a great option as the keys come on runs with me and the leather loop was seemed impractical for hip pocket on shorts.

 

[femike]

This is a windfall for accessory makers.

Spoke to a couple manufacturers in China and these cost less than $0.10 to manufacture.

Once got the design, and small batch test run, if ok, the supplier in China can churn out a bulk run of say 20000 of each colour. Belkin will recoup the development cost in very short time.

 

[srbNYC]

I'm most interested in accessory0 choices where the Tag can be covered and really securely attached to something, like the underside of my bike seat, or my EDC notebook.

 

[Jetfire]

If you can't find the airtags once they have fallen off, then the airtags are not working as intended...

Never said I couldn’t find the airbag. When I saw it missing, I checked right away where it was. It showed that it was a work. When I got to work and to my office, I check for it again. It couldn’t locate it and told me to walk around. I walked to the parking lot and was able to get the arrow location to come on. I then found it.

It not working as intended it it not staying in the case designed for it. I’m not buying the AirTag to find an AirTag. I’m buying an AirTag to find what it is attached to. I’m just warning people that the Belkin case can come apart and drop the AirTag

 

[imola.zhp]

I printed my own. Downloaded an STL file from Thingiverse. Probably less than 5 cents of filament.

Plus the cost of the printer.

I ordered some silicon cases from Amazon, something like $15 for 4 with key rings.

 

[srbNYC]

My Belkin is delayed—but ^ silicone ^ sounds better than the hard plastic Belkin seems to be.

 

[DonutHands]

Ill be buying some $2 options from eBay when they become available.

 

[TheGenerous]

Can someone please explain to me the appeal of Fjallraven Kanken packs?

They're awesome. The whole product line of the brand is awesome. You're awesome.

 

[sparkinstx]

I bought one of the key rings, and yeah, it's not going to come apart - it's a major pain to get it apart, thanks to the little bump on one half, that snaps in a recess in the other half, at the top of the key ring loop.