Apple AirTags revolutionized the ability to monitor your belongings almost anywhere in the world using the expansive Find My network on iPhones. The genius of the network is that even if your iPhone isn't in range of the AirTag, it's very likely that someone else's device can spot it instead. You can also mark a lost item to receive a notification the next time they connect to the network.
The Find My network (and Google's own Find Hub platform) also supports many third-party Bluetooth trackers, so it's never been easier to manage your stuff. (Just remember to keep track of the battery life too.) At home or away, these small yet mighty gadgets are discreet enough to fit most places. Let's explore 15 of the best places to stash an AirTag.
Level 1: Day-to-day gear
1. Watch over your wallet
Wallets with Bluetooth tracker slots are incredibly common. John Carlsen/CNET
Forgetting your wallet or purse at home while running errands can easily derail an entire day. Or worst case, having it fall out of your pocket -- especially if you need to replace IDs, cancel credit cards or lament over that full punch card for a free meal at your favorite restaurant. Fortunately, you can find various AirTag-compatible wallets or thin Bluetooth trackers that fit next to your credit cards.
2. Keep your car keys on your radar
While AirTag doesn't come with a keychain, trackers like Tile often include a keyring. John Carlsen/CNET
AirTags make for excellent vehicle locators and are just as handy for car keys. If you've ever needed to replace modern car keys and fobs, you know that it's not always as simple or cheap as popping down to the locksmith shop for a new key. Save your sanity by clipping a tracker on your keychain. This is especially helpful for people like me, who misplace keys randomly around the house.
3. Track that jacket
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