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I flew with eight luggage trackers to determine which was the most accurate.
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This was before luggage trackers.
When testing luggage trackers, I was most interested in accuracy and timeliness.
Installation only takes a few moments, but you do need an external app and to make an account.
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Its a bit bigger than other trackers.
The Knog Scout Travel Smart Luggage Tag was incredibly impressive in its constant and accurate tracking abilities.
I noticed an occasional chime sound when the AirTag was away from the paired phone for too long.
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The AirTag is simple to install for Apple users and is another rig that utilizes the Find My app.
During testing, the app only seemed to update the location every 20 minutes or so.
It also automatically paired with the phones paired Samsung account, so you dont have to access manually.
It only has a 500-foot range.
), which then assigns the item a cute icon to help keep your trackers organized.
It also seems to have a 5-10 minute lag time, which may not be ideal for nervous travelers.
While some trackers excelled in these areas, others may not be the best for frequent flyers.
The first series of tests occurred on flights from New York City to Chicago and back.
I continued to long-term test four of the trackers over an additional three month period.
Be sure to frequently check your luggage trackers battery life so you know when it needs to be replaced.
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