How do AirTags work?
We have the explanation, plus reasons they’re great for travel.
But those arent the only practical applications for an AirTag.
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What is an AirTag?
Apple AirTags are small discsa bit over an inch in diameterused for tracking an items location.
(Note that the devices arent compatible with Android.)
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They can be purchased directly fromAppleor at a variety of retailers, from Amazon to Best Buy.
But how does all of this work?
Well, unlike what you may typically think of for a tracking gadget, AirTags dont use GPS.
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Find My picks it up from there and translates the location to a map on your screen.
Having an AirTag on hand can save the day when your carry-on luggage is forced into the dreadedgate-check.
It can also provide extra security in situations where your luggage storage options feel less than ideal.
Of course, its not only luggage that you’re able to track with an AirTag.
Finally, as Whitson notes, AirTags can be a huge security aid for families traveling with small children.
Before traveling, stitch an Apple AirTag in the tongue of a childs sneaker, Whitson suggests.
