ZDNET's key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for under $20.
This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag.
It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn't replaceable or rechargeable. $17.99 at Amazon
The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card is on sale for only $18 on Amazon.
Losing stuff is a huge issue in my home. My husband constantly loses his keys and wallet, and my youngest kid is obsessed with throwing stuff in the garbage can. Said kid has already thrown out three car keys in the past two years.
Also: I pried open a cheap 600W charger and found this weird lump of 'goo' inside
This constant battle has resulted in all the most important items in my home having a Bluetooth tracker attached -- even my kids themselves when we go out. But putting an AirTag in a wallet isn't as easy as it could be, so I've been testing the SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card, and it's made it hard to return to other options.
This tracker resembles a thick credit card, so it seamlessly fits any wallet that can fit standard cards. At only 2.5 mm, it's slightly thicker than a coin but much thinner than an Apple AirTag, which is 8mm thick.
One thing to note, however, is that the SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card only works with the Apple Find My network, so it's incompatible with Android devices. It's like the AirTag version of a wallet tracker, but not made by Apple.
Unlike an AirTag, this SwitchBot tracker boasts up to three years of battery life. Instead of a CR2032 replaceable coin battery, the SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card's battery can't be replaced or recharged, so you'd have to toss it after it dies. But it's IP67 rated for water and dust resistance, while the AirTag isn't (but you can buy a separate waterproof case for it).
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