Does Apple make a luggage tracker?

When it's time to hit the friendly skies for a flight, there's one must-have accessory you might not have thought about: Apple's AirTag. Even though the trackers are best known for keeping tabs on everyday items like your keys, the technology can also help you make sure your luggage gets to its final location.



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Apple AirTags can be placed in carry-on luggage to alert you if you left a bag behind or if someone takes your carry-on bag by accident (or on purpose). You need to go through a few steps before you can use Apple AirTags for luggage tracking. Let's show you how to set them up and use them when you travel.

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AirTag Distance Limit – How Far Can You Track Apple AirTags AirTag tracking range is around 15 to 25 feet. If you use Bluetooth, about 30 feet and if you use Find My network, the distance is limitless, as long as there's at least one Apple device near the AirTag.

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Since they have lithium batteries, are they allowed by the airlines? The FAA allows AirTags on U.S. flights. Most airlines in other countries do as well, but you would have to check with the airline to confirm.

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Yes! There are no restrictions on placing GPS tracking devices in your luggage.

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An Apple AirTag will help you keep track of important items, including your luggage. Stick one inside your suitcase, within a pocket or encased in a key chain.

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However, Apple AirTags have perhaps found the most unexpected success in tracking luggage, particularly after a few high-profile airline operational meltdowns. AirTags are a relatively cheap and easy way to keep tabs on your luggage, making them a helpful accessory for Apple-owning travelers.

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While it can't always provide a real-time location, it can absolutely help narrow down the location of your luggage. So while AirTags aren't perfect in terms of supplying precise locations and real-time tracking information, they can work as an added tool to locate your bags, keys and more.

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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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For travelers looking for a tracking device for wallets and passports, we recommend the Apple AirTag since there are tons of travel accessories made to hold the device and they are also slim enough to fit anywhere.

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Newer smart luggage tags on the market are a great option for tracking your baggage and protecting against identity theft. Using a safe sensor, your bag can be monitored via a smartphone app. Tags like Dynotag are waterproof, shatterproof, and have no batteries to worry about.

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TSA answered, “Smart trackers are allowed in checked bags.” It's clear that smart trackers in checked and carry-on luggage help air travelers locate their bags accurately. AirTags conform to FAA and TSA regulations for use in checked and carry-on luggage.

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Lufthansa created all sorts of unnecessary confusion after it initially banned AirTags out of concern that they are powered by a lithium battery and could emit radio signals and potentially interfere with aircraft navigation.

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