During the April event, Apple unveiled the AirTag. The tiny tracker helps you find lost items. iPhone goes to work with the AirTag in this first impression.
First impression: get started with the AirTag
After years of speculation, Apple finally unveiled the AirTag at the April event. For example, you can hang the small tracker on your key ring or backpack, so you can always find it via the Search My app on your iPhone. The AirTag is the size of a bottle cap and with a handy cover it fits nicely on your key ring.
Tiny size, beautiful design
What is immediately noticeable is that the AirTag comes in a very small box: something we are not used to from Apple devices. Still, that box is much bigger than the AirTag itself. The small, round device is no bigger than a soft drink bottle cap.
If you want to attach the small tracker to something, such as a bunch of keys, you need a separate key ring. This is a kind of case with a key ring in which you place the AirTag. Then you hang the AirTag on a key like a normal key ring. You have to buy them separately, but they are not very expensive.
Material is likely to scratch quickly
The design of the tracker is beautifully finished and practical due to its small size. The top of the AirTag is made of mirror material. Although it shines beautifully when unpacked, it is a matter of waiting until many scratches appear.
The mirrored part is also not protected with the accompanying key ring. Precisely because you hang the AirTag on things that you use a lot, the first damage will not occur quickly. Furthermore, the AirTag feels sturdy and it is a bit on the heavy side.
Setup works very quickly
You have linked the AirTag to your iPhone in a flash. When you unpack the AirTag, there is still a small tab in it. As soon as you pull it out, the AirTag makes a soft sound. As soon as you switch on Bluetooth on your iPhone, the setup is actually automatic. You confirm that you want to connect and indicate what you will use the AirTag for, such as your keys. You can then always find your keys in the ‘Objects’ tab in the Search My app.
Are you looking for the bunch of keys in the house? By tapping it in the Find My app you can have the tracker play a sound. Still not found? The Find My app gives you a helping hand by indicating with an arrow in which direction to search. The distance is also indicated how far you are from the AirTag, so you can find your things very accurately and very quickly.
Conclusion AirTag first impression
At first glance, the AirTag definitely seems like a godsend if you often lose your things. It is a small, handy tracker that you can easily hang on your bag or key ring. The design is sleek, but seems to be easily damaged on the reflective surface.
It is advisable to put the AirTag in a key ring, because it is very small. However, the Apple key ring makes the AirTag a lot bigger and less handy.
Buy AirTag
The AirTag is now available in the Netherlands for 35 euros. You can get the smart tracker via the links below. The stock can differ at the web shops.
- Buy AirTag at Amac
- Buy AirTag at Belsimpel
- Buy AirTag at Coolblue
- Buy AirTag from Yourmacstore
- Buy AirTag from Apple
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