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The Apple AirTag is now available at a reduced price thanks to an Amazon Prime Day deal(Image: Amazon)
Bluetooth trackers, the tiny tech devices that allow you to keep tabs on your belongings’ every move, are gaining popularity. These useful gadgets can be attached to anything from suitcases and handbags to wallets and passports.
One such device, Apple’s AirTag, has seen a significant price reduction thanks to an early Amazon Prime Day discount. Having used it on their travels to France, New York, Italy, and Botswana, the Mirror’s commerce editor Harriet Morphy-Morris highly recommends it to friends and family.
The AirTag uses Apple’s Find My Network, allowing users to track its movements continuously. Usually priced at £35 per tag, it is currently available for just £26.60 on Amazon, making it cheaper than buying directly from Apple.
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Setting up this trackable gadget is simple for iOS users. Once the AirTag is activated, simply bring it close to your iPhone or iPad, and a ‘connect’ notification will appear.
You can then assign a name to your AirTag and register it with your Apple ID. Harriet did this back in 2022, and since using an AirTag for travel, she has never misplaced their luggage.
The AirTag emits a unique network signal that can be detected by other nearby AirTag users. It sends its location to these users, who can then anonymously share the location with you.
These handy gadgets can be attached to anything from suitcases and handbags to wallets and passports(Image: Amazon)
Apple enthusiasts may already be acquainted with the ‘Find My’ app, and the AirTag functions similarly to tracking a misplaced phone during the ‘Find My iPhone’ era.
With the Find My app, Harriet said they can instantly see the location of their bags and when they were last there – particularly useful when boarding a plane, as it allows her to confirm whether their luggage has been loaded.
AirTags do present a limitation for many travellers and mobile users, as they are exclusive to iOS, leaving Android users out in the cold. This is where competing devices such as the Tile tag and select models from Chipolo prove beneficial, as we outline below.
There are alternatives from Chipolo, Tile and Samsung. The Tile by Life360 is available for purchase on Amazon at £34.99, a slight increase compared to the currently discounted AirTag.
Apple’s AirTag has seen a significant price drop thanks to an early Amazon Prime Day discount(Image: Amazon)
Like the AirTag, it also tracks items it’s attached to via an app, but instead of immediately displaying the tracker’s location upon opening (as with the AirTag), you have to select ‘location history’.
Harriet has previously compared the Tile tracker with the AirTag while travelling, and it does provide a slightly more accurate location on the map, including nearby shops and attractions that iOS doesn’t display.
Another alternative is Chipolo. The Chipolo Card Spot, which is compatible only with iPhones, is currently reduced to £19 and offers a slimmer option that can easily fit into purses and wallets.
Tech deal of the week
It’s that time of year where we are looking for ways to keep cool amidst the balmy, summer days.
One item shoppers are raving over is this DDKJ Neck Fan that can be used to keep cool when commuting, at work or in the home. Even better, it costs just £26.98 on Amazon.
With certain parts of the UK set to reach sweltering 35C, it’s handy that this neck fan comes with a rose gold cooling plate around the neck curve that is said to “feel like an ice cube”, dropping temperatures to just 15C in as little as one second.
The gadget comes with a cooling plate along the neck curve that “feels like an ice cube”(Image: DDKJ)
Boasting an ergonomic, wearable design, it features two bladeless fans that are safe to wear, with five different speed settings that provide a cooling effect on the head, neck and sides.
It’s also quite smart thanks to a LED digital display that makes the operation easy and convenient, while the built-in 5500mAh large capacity rechargeable battery features a fast charging chip that ensures a full charge within just 2.5-3hrs.
Numerous shoppers who have bagged the neck fan say it is a “godsend” and a “lifesaver” for the heatwave, with one writing: “This is easy to wear when sitting or walking generally. Works fast and never needed it on anything but the lowest setting! At my time of life it is a lifesaver, especially through the heatwave we experienced.”
Keep cool amidst the rising temperatures with the DDKJ Neck Fan with Cooling Plate on Amazon for £26.98
During a recent holiday, Harriet decided to test out the CARD Spot by Chipolo. Its slim design, similar to a bank card, makes it perfect for slipping into a wallet, passport, or ID, much like the Tile by Life360 or Eufy SmartTrack Card.
However, Harriet opted to tuck it into her suitcase pocket for tracking during her flight.
It’s important to note that it relies solely on Apple’s Find My network and doesn’t have its own app. Currently on sale for £21, the CARD Spot offers features that set it apart from rivals such as AirTag and Tile.
It’s worth mentioning that this gadget may not be suitable for Android users due to compatibility issues.
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