Are AirTags worth it for luggage?

If you own an Apple phone or other Apple device, AirTags can prove invaluable in tracking lost luggage. As a digital nomad for nearly five years, JT is a freelance writer that proves through experience that credit card rewards can drastically reduce the cost of travel.



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The main reason AirTags are such effective location trackers—and why an iPhone user should choose them over a Tile device, especially when traveling internationally—is because AirTags leverage Apple's extensive Find My network, which has far more users than the Tile network.

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In general, luggage trackers can be effective in helping you locate your bags. GPS trackers offer the most accurate and extensive tracking capabilities, providing real-time location updates worldwide.

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The Federal Aviation Administration has even ruled that having an AirTag in your luggage is permitted and, in fact, not a safety hazard. The devices only contain 0.1 grams of lithium, which falls below the FAA's limit.

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The official iPhone Bluetooth range is 800 feet (which means if you or anyone with an iPhone passes within 800 feet of an AirTag, you can track it).

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You might not want to attach an Apple AirTag to the exterior of a checked bag -- someone might snatch it off. Hiding it in one of the bag's interior pockets, or attaching via an AirTag holder for luggage, ensures that a bag thief won't be able to locate and remove the tracker at first glance.

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Galaxy SmartTag is a portable tracker that allows you to keep track of your belongings at all times, even when you're offline. Lightweight and easily attachable, simply pack it into your luggage or secure it on your bags and never worry about losing them again.

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iPhones are able to detect if there is an AirTag (that doesn't belong to you), whether or not it is following you or not. However, if the person that owns the AirTag is with you, then it will not set off an alert because the parent device that is was set up with is near it.

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