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Apple đã phát hành AirTags của họ để giúp người dùng theo dõi những vật dụng của mình. Mọi người sử dụng chúng để theo dõi hành lý, chìa khóa, túi xách – tôi thậm chí có một cái gắn trên dây xích của chó. Tuy nhiên, không thể không nhắc đến rằng chúng đã có tiếng xấu vì gây ra các vấn đề về bảo mật (như việc giúp kẻ theo dõi) sau khi hai phụ nữ tố cáo việc này tại California vào tháng 12 năm 2022. Tuy nhiên, nếu được sử dụng đúng cách và hợp pháp, chúng thực sự hữu ích, nhưng vì chúng có giá hơi đắt, nên mọi người đang tìm kiếm các lựa chọn thay thế tốt nhất cho AirTag. Vấn đề là, Apple AirTag không phải là duy nhất Bluetooth tracker trên thị trường. Vẫn có những thiết bị khác hoạt động được với các thiết bị Android và Apple. Trong thực tế, bạn có thể tìm thấy năm lựa chọn thay thế AirTag tốt nhất dưới đây. Tất cả những thiết bị thay thế AirTag này đều sử dụng Bluetooth để theo dõi vị trí của vật phẩm theo thời gian thực. Chúng có tuổi thọ pin lâu và sử dụng ứng dụng Tìm kiếm của iPhone hoặc một ứng dụng tương tự. AirTag của Apple cũng có giá 28,99 đô la, và một số trong số các lựa chọn này rẻ hơn. Một số thậm chí còn mỏng hơn. Hãy đặt một cái vào hộp kính cận của bạn, gài vào ví hoặc gắn vào điều khiển từ xa của TV nếu bạn luôn luôn để nó mất. Nếu bạn đánh mất một thứ gì đó và có một thiết bị theo dõi trên đó, nó sẽ không ở chỗ cuối cùng bạn tìm kiếm – mà nó sẽ ở chỗ đầu tiên. Thích hợp nhất cho người dùng Android: Tile Pro, Phổ biến nhất giữa Apple AirTag: Chipolo ONE Spot, Thiết kế mỏng nhất: Cube Shadow, Tốt nhất cho việc theo dõi ví: eufy Smart Track Card, Tốt nhất cho điện thoại Samsung: Samsung SmartTag+.
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Apple’s AirTags are useful for keeping track of your stuff. People use them to track their luggage, keys, handbags — I even have one attached to my dog’s leash. I’d be remiss not to mention that they got a bad reputation for causing security issues (like aiding stalkers) after two women filed a court case in California in December 2022. However, when used properly and legally, they’re incredibly helpful, — but since they’re a bit expensive, folks are actively searching for the best Airtag alternatives.
The thing is, Apple AirTags aren’t the only Bluetooth trackers on the market. There are others that work with Android and Apple devices. In fact, you can find five of the best AirTag alternatives below.
All of these AirTag alternatives use Bluetooth to track the location of items in real time. They have a long battery life and use the iPhone’s Find My app or something similar. The Apple AirTag also costs $28.99, and some of these alternatives are cheaper. Some are even slimmer.
Put one into your glasses case, slip one into your wallet or stick one to the television remote if you’re always misplacing it. If you’ve lost something and have a tracker on it, it won’t be in the last place you look — it will be in the first.
Best for Android Users: Tile Pro
Best for Android Users:
Tile Pro, $34.99
What we like
- Compatible with Android and iOS users
- Waterproof
- Handy keyring design
- Phone-finding abilities
What we don’t like
- You need a subscription to unlock some of its tracking features
Tile was one of the first brands to launch a Bluetooth tracking device. The Tile Pro has the loudest alarm for finding it and the longest Bluetooth range — up to 400 feet. Outside of range, you can use the Tile app to see on a map where the device last was or enlist the help of the Tile Network. You can add your contact information to your Tile account and if your Tile Pro is lost, someone can scan the QR code on the back to contact you. On the flip side, if you’ve lost your phone within range, you can double press the button on your Tile to make your phone ring, even if it’s on silent.
Most Similar to Apple AirTag:
Chipolo ONE Spot, $28
What we like
- Loud alarm
- Sleek design
- Uses Apple’s Find My app
The Chipolo ONE Spot has the longest-lasting battery life of all trackers — up to two years. While the standard Chipolo One only uses the Chipolo app and relies on users for its tracking network, the Chipolo ONE Spot uses Apple’s Find My Network for tracking. It also offers the loudest alarm of all trackers and comes in a sleek little black package with a convenient keyring hole.
The Thinnest Tracker:
Cube Shadow, $39.95
What we like
- Thin design
- Waterproof
- Rechargeable battery
What we don’t like
- Some tracking features depend on app downloads by other people
If you’re looking for an extra thin tracker to stick to your television remote, in your wallet or even to your passport, the Cube Shadow is it. While it’s thin, it can track items via Bluetooth up to 200 feet away. After that, the Cube Tracker shows the last known location on a map and then it enables Crowd Find. Anyone else with the app who is within proximity of your Cube Shadow can trigger an update on the tag’s latest location. Additionally, there’s a button on the Cube Shadow for finding your phone, similar to the Tile Pro. The biggest down side is that the battery life is short in comparison to others — on three months — but it has a rechargeable battery.
Best For Tracking Wallets:
eufy Smart Track Card, $29.99
What we like
- Thin card design
- Far tracking capabilities
- Location sharing with others
What we don’t like
- Not compatible with Android devices
The eufy Smart Track Card is just like it sounds — it’s a card that slides perfectly into your wallet like a credit card, but it tracks your wallet as far as you can go. It uses the Find My app via Apple to track and a loud alarm to help you find your items. Additionally, you can connect it to the eufy Security App to find a silent phone or share the location of your items with other people. For example, if you want to share the location of your wallet with your partner in case your phone dies or you lose it, you can. However, the eufy Security App also sets off an alarm if you accidentally leave it behind.
Best for Samsung Phones:
Samsung SmartTag+, $66.99
What we like
- It’s connected via Samsung SmartThings to enable smart home features
- Easy to replace battery
What we don’t like
- Exclusively for Samsung users
OK, Samsung users — this one is for you. If you have a Samsung device, you can purchase its SmartTag+ to track items. However, this tracker is fully integrated into Samsung’s whole ecosystem, including its SmartThings. That means you can press a button on your SmartTag+ to turn on your home’s lights if you need to. If you lose an item, you can trigger a sound from your tracker and walk towards it to find it. However, Samsung also offers AR Finding. This walks you step-by-step to your item through your Samsung mobile device and lets you know you’re close with a glimmering green sensor light. If your item is out of Bluetooth range or offline, the Galaxy Find Network can use scanned data to find it privately.
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