The idea behind the AirTag is hardly novel.
But as is often the case with Apple, the AirTags are more than just their specifications.
For now, Im pretty sure I wont lose my car key.
Sascha Brodsky / Lifewire
For starters, the AirTags are incredibly easy to use if youre already an Apple user.
I tore kick off the package and had my AirTag paired with my iPhone 12 Pro Max within seconds.
I pulled a plastic tab off the battery compartment and held the tag next to my phone.
Sascha Brodsky / Lifewire
One of my chief anxieties in life is losing the key to my Toyota Highlander.
I ordered this ring at the same time as my AirTags in a lovely shade of Baltic Blue.
Its a nice piece of kit, but Ive never spent $35 on a key ring before.
AirTags are small and portable, making them very easy to keep on a keychain or wallet.
Once paired, it was time to play hide and seek with the key and AirTag around my apartment.
I stashed the key in a drawer and pretended I had forgotten where I left it.
This feature uses a U1 chip in your iPhone and AirTag to get a precise location.
The nice part is the iPhone shows you directions to where your item is located.
In practice, I found the tracking was accurate to less than a foot.
At 1.25 inches wide and 0.31 inches thick, they look like tiny flying saucers.
Overall, the AirTag has been a delight to use.
Ive only had it a short time, but Im looking forward to giving it a long-term test.
For now, Im pretty sure I wont lose my car key.
