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Apple AirTag (2nd generation), 4-pack

The tracker that tells you where your checked bag is before the airline does

A 4-pack of Apple AirTag (2nd generation) trackers that work with the Find My app. They have longer-range Precision Finding on iPhone and Apple Watch, a 50% louder speaker, and a replaceable battery that lasts over a year.

Our take

When an airline loses your bag, you're waiting on their system to find it. Without a tracker, you're guessing. With one, you know it's sitting in Frankfurt while you're in Rome, and that changes the conversation at the desk.

The 2nd generation AirTag works through Apple's Find My network. Precision Finding reaches further and now works on Apple Watch too, and the speaker is louder, which helps in a hotel room or a full baggage hall. You can share a bag's location with a participating airline, so the people looking for it can see it too. The battery lasts over a year and you can replace it yourself. The 4-pack covers a checked bag, a carry-on, keys and one spare. iPhone or iPad only.

If you check a bag and own an iPhone, this is the one we'd buy. Check the price before you book.

Who it’s for

iPhone users who check bags, take connecting flights or travel as a family with several suitcases.

Skip it if

Skip it if you use Android or always fly carry-on only. Look for a tracker built for your phone's own finding network instead.

Apple AirTag (2nd generation), 4-pack: questions people ask

Can I put an AirTag in my checked luggage?

Yes. AirTags use a small coin battery and are allowed in checked bags. Many travelers put one in each suitcase.

Do AirTags work with Android phones?

No, not for tracking. You need an iPhone or iPad to set up and track an AirTag in the Find My app.

Can I share my AirTag location with an airline?

Yes. The 2nd generation AirTag lets you share an item's location temporarily with trusted contacts or with participating airlines.

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