Apple AirTags’ thin, pocket-sized design makes them the perfect accessory to attach to and track your personal possessions. Sure, you’ve heard of looping one onto your keys or tucking it inside your wallet, but you may not have thought of using the tiny tracker to avoid the panic of lost luggage, or transform a child’s favorite toy or even your car into traceable items. Also: Tile launches new anti-theft mode, criticizes Apple’s AirTag approach Here are seven creative and surprisingly practical ways you can leverage an Apple AirTag like never before. Keeping an AirTag in your car – whether in the glove box or console – can help you virtually retrace your steps to find your parking spot to the tee. And in the unfortunate event that your car is stolen or lost, the AirTag can serve as an emergency beacon and location tracker. While many people will loop an AirTag on the outside handle of their suitcase, slipping the tag within will ensure that the accessory won’t be removed or fall off. Tracking your bag may not make the wait time shorter, but knowing the bag’s real-time location may grant you peace of mind. If your airline loses your bag, you may even be more in the know as to your bag’s location than the airport staff. More: How to track an AirTag Plus, an AirTag weighs just 0.39 ounce, making it a great alternative to buying heavier smart luggage for the sake of tracking – airlines typically require you to remove the removable battery and take it as carry-on before checking a smart suitcase. Sure, it’ll cost you one AirTag (unless you’re shipping to a friend or relative who can return it), but this is a great option if you’re shipping a valuable item and want extra reassurance aside from the standard tracking number. Might I even suggest pairing the AirTag with a glow-in-the-dark case? If you set your name and business credentials as the digital message of your AirTag, then when the accessory is tapped against another person’s NFC-compatible phone or other device, they’ll be able to see your contact information at a glance. Also: This $12 one-tap business card is the ultimate networking tool The best part is that you can still use your AirTag’s original functionality for tracking personal items. An AirTag collar holder lets you keep the tag in place without restricting your pet’s neck. Plus, you can easily track your furry friend’s location through your iPhone’s FindMy app. My coworker’s dad swears this is the most efficient way to locate his energetic pup. And, if your pet is also always on the move, it might be yours, too. Also: How to find out if an AirTag is tracking you To avoid such awkwardness, consider slipping or sewing an AirTag into the pocket. It’s a surefire way to give you peace of mind going into any coat check. Repeat this process of removing the battery four more times (I know, it’s redundant). On the fifth time, there will be a different chime than the previous, which signals that the tag is fully reset and ready to pair again. Just twist the cover back on before you do.
