AirTag Accuracy

[Dolby]

How accurate are these in the when using for keys and wallets ? I understand the later model iPhones have a wide band chip to improve accuracy - could I get within a meter?

 

[3WA]

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

But cant you just let it make a sound so you can locate you keys?

 

[Dolby]

They have speakers that you can activate ?

And before you roll eyes, I don't know ...

 

[Spizz]

How accurate are these in the when using for keys and wallets ? I understand the later model iPhones have a wide band chip to improve accuracy - could I get within a meter?

Yes, it's pretty accurate. If you use "Find My" it may show that the tag is with you even if it a good few meters away. But select the AirTag and you can play a sound and/or be led to it by a tracker type thing.

 

[Pak Fa Fui]

Now we know why you got the iPhone

 

[Dolby]

Thanks - wasn't aware of the speaker, so I'll get one and give it a go

 

[Spizz]

Just played about with one that I used in my suitcase on some flights recently.

I placed it a few metres away and the Items screen shows it is with you…



This is even if it’s a few meters away. But if it's down the side of the couch and you can’t find it, you select it and brings up another screen…




You can then play a sound which is a pretty clear repeating beep type noise.

But if still not found you press “find” and it brings up a directional screen pointing to it.



Then head that way and voila.

 

[neoprema]

How accurate are these in the when using for keys and wallets ? I understand the later model iPhones have a wide band chip to improve accuracy - could I get within a meter?

With the wide band you can get within much closer than a meter. The one in my wallet can guide almost to the side of my bag it’s in.
I have 8 air tags but mostly use them for reminders and general location than the actual close contact beaconing. But it does work well and as many have said you can get it to play a sound as well.

 

[Dolby]

Thanks .

Let me find some. I know the best place was Avo at one stage, but will look.

 

[Dolby]

I have 8 air tags but mostly use them for reminders

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and general location than the actual close contact beaconing.

Yes I want to try wallet / keys / remotes and other things that get lost frequently as kids grab them etc .

 

[Nimz]

Thanks .

Let me find some. I know the best place was Avo at one stage, but will look.

That was only if you buying the 4 pack
Edgars, believe it or not had it the cheapest for the single pack

Edit: seems sold out now (Edgars)

 

[Dolby]

That was only if you buying the 4 pack
Edgars, believe it or not had it the cheapest for the single pack

Edit: seems sold out now (Edgars)

Argh !

I was just checking myself ... wonder about the stores themselves

 

[geezer]

That was only if you buying the 4 pack
Edgars, believe it or not had it the cheapest for the single pack

Edit: seems sold out now (Edgars)

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vs.

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[neoprema]

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Yes I want to try wallet / keys / remotes and other things that get lost frequently as kids grab them etc .

Wallet
Laptop Bag
Car Keys
House Keys
Office Tag/Keys
Luggage 1
Luggage 2
Spare (I use it when or if there's something i want to keep track of temporarily)

 

[Dolby]

But what do you mean reminders ?

 

[Park@82]

Just played about with one that I used in my suitcase on some flights recently.

I placed it a few metres away and the Items screen shows it is with you…

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This is even if it’s a few meters away. But if it's down the side of the couch and you can’t find it, you select it and brings up another screen…

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You can then play a sound which is a pretty clear repeating beep type noise.

But if still not found you press “find” and it brings up a directional screen pointing to it.

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Then head that way and voila.

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It's cool that the air tags can show the direction of the item. My Tiles and Galaxy tags can't do that (guess it has something to do with wide band). They can show if you are getting closer though...

Other Apple devices should be able to see them as well when you are not in range, right?

I see "spotted by a nearby galaxy device" all the time with my galaxy tags when I'm not in range. These could be used for a crude car tracking device...

 

[Nimz]

Airtag -1 Pack

AirTag is a supereasy way to keep track of your stuff. Attach one to your keys, wallet, slip another in your backpack. And just like that, they’re on your radar in the Find My app, where you can also track down your Apple devices and keep up with friends and family. You can play a sound on the...

www.edgars.co.za

vs.

AirTag - 1 Pack

Buy AirTag (1 Pack) | iStore - The dedicated hub for all Apple products alongside the best Apple experience and exclusive services.

www.istore.co.za

Your point?

Or are you just confirming it is cheaper?

 

[SauRoNZA]

But what do you mean reminders ?

The moment you forget/leave them somewhere (outside of your house) you get alerted that the item is no longer with you.

Much the same way your iPad notifies you if separated from your iPhone, or your iPhone is separated from your Apple Watch if you leave that behind. Same technology.

 

[Dolby]

The moment you forget/leave them somewhere (outside of your house) you get alerted that the item is no longer with you.

Much the same way your iPad notifies you if separated from your iPhone, or your iPhone is separated from your Apple Watch if you leave that behind. Same technology.

I’m with you.

Thanks