Genuine smart tag that you want to combine "AirTag" with iPhone with 5 points [2021 latest version]

　"AirTag" is an Apple genuine peripheral device.Isn't there a lot of people who are worried about preventing losing bags and finding lost items?

　I would like to summarize the characteristics and precautions of AirTag again.

　AirTag is a product called "loss prevention tag / tracker" or "smart tag / tracker".You can check the current location of AirTag from a smartphone application, etc., so you can check the location, for example, if you put an AirTag and left it somewhere.

　Similar products are already "Tile" and "MAMORIO", and AirTag is a later set.However, it gives off its unique charm in that Apple can work smoothly with iPhone and use the powerful "search" application network provided by Apple.

　AIRTAG has a simple shape that is reminiscent of go stone and whiteboard magnets.It is a gem that is particular about the exterior, such as using edged stainless steel on the back and engraved with Apple logo.

　The power supply is the coin -type battery "CR2032", which can be used continuously for about one year.The battery can be replaced by the user's hands, and it also has water resistance and dust.

　After purchase, the AirTag is wrapped in a wrap that also serves as a battery insulating sheet, and when it is removed, the power is turned on.If you approach the iPhone or the like in that state, the pop -up screen will be displayed, so if you perform a simple operation of several steps, the initial setting is completed.After that, you can operate AirTag from the "Search" app and check the location information of AirTag.

　The corresponding devices are iPados 14.5, iPados 14.Limited to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with 2 -factor authentication with 5 or later.

　The iPhone, which has a U1 chip after the "iPhone 11" and "iPhone 12" series, features not only the place in AirTag, but also the distance and direction.You can also make a sound from Airtag.

　If someone has forgotten to put it on, the person on the side who finds it can check the AirTag information by holding the NFC -compatible smartphone.At that time, if the owner's AirTag user has enabled the "Lost mode" from the "Search" app, you can check the contact information.

　AirTag is often referred to as a "loss prevention tag", but in fact it has no function to prevent the loss itself.

　Some products in the same genre have the function of skipping notifications when smartphones and tags are far more than a certain level, but AirTag does not assume such applications.

　On the other hand, as mentioned earlier, the corresponding iPhone has a unique feature that you can check the direction and distance.It can be said that it is useful in that the key that has been lost in the room can be found by sounding.

　By the way, for security, if an alert "You have found the AirTag you have" is displayed on the iPhone, it indicates that the third party's AirTag is nearly 30 minutes.Even if a malicious user puts AirTag in your luggage, you can notice this display.

　Even in the case of an Android smartphone, the sound will be automatically heard when AirTag is three days away from the registrant's hand, so it will take time but the existence will be notified.

　The price of AirTag is 3800 yen (tax included, hereinafter), and 12,800 yen for 4 packs.It is a little expensive compared to 2150 yen of competing product "TILE MATE (battery replacement version)" and 2728 yen of "MAMORIO".

　Also, since the AirTag itself has no holes such as a strap hole, if you want to attach it to a key chain, you must purchase an optional holder.

　As a cheap holder sold at the Apple Store, there are Belkin products, but this is about 1580 yen.If you want to attach one AirTag to the key chain, a total of 5380 yen is required.

　Leather key ring (4500 yen), loop (3800 yen), leather loop (5500 yen), Belkin AirTag straps (1580 yen), etc. are affordable accessories for the Apple Store.increase.There are differences between the materials used, the shape of the fixing ring and the shape of the string.

　In addition, expensive accessories include Hermes Collaboration bag charm (35,800 yen), key ring (41,800 yen), luggage tag (53,800 yen), etc.

　Even on e -commerce sites other than the Apple Store, there are abundant inexpensive AIRTAG accessories made by third -party, so if you want to keep the cost as much as possible, it is a good idea to consider it.

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