Best Apple AirTag Accessories of 2024

Whereas it launched a little bit later than some Apple AirTag equipment, Otterbox’s key chain holder, which Otterbox calls a “Rugged Case,” is product of stable plastic and does certainly encase your AirTag (you unscrew the highest piece, place your AirTag within the case, then screw the highest piece again on to lock the AirTag within the holder).

Whereas this fake leather-based reasonably priced key ring from Cyrill, a sub-brand of Korea-based Spigen, is nothing fancy however it’s accessible in a premium black and gold end. You can too look into the remainder of Cyrill’s assortment on Amazon.

The Apple-branded leather-based keyring prices round $35 and is out there in a couple of colour choices, although chances are you’ll discover restricted inventory with FineWoven replacements making it to shops.

For those who’re in search of a price choice, your finest wager could also be to roll the cube on a no-name model on Amazon. This Eusty key chain cowl is out there in a four-pack for simply lower than $10. Usually, generic fashions like this are labeled as “leather-based” when in actual fact they’re fake leather-based (generally known as PU leather-based or vegan leather-based). These look quite a bit like different fundamental fake leather-based AirTag key chains and are available in a couple of colour choices.

There are dozens if not lots of of generic AirTag holders accessible. Most needs to be high-quality, however do not count on them to put on as nicely over time because the true leather-based fashions.

Caseology’s AirTag Vault is one other simple key chain choice that is reasonably priced at $15 however may shave a couple of {dollars} off its worth over time. (Caseology can also be a sub-brand of Spigen.) It is one of many few Apple AirTag equipment that was accessible at launch and has been fairly well-liked consequently. It comes with a carabiner however you can connect a typical key chain when you wished.

Spigen can also be promoting an attractively easy key-chain Apple AirTag holder, the Valentinus, for round $14. It is product of fake leather-based.

For those who’re in search of a holder that sticks onto an object (just like the underside of a motorcycle seat or scooter), Pelican’s Stick-on AirTag Mount is designed to do exactly that. A single mount prices $18 whereas a pack of 4 sells for $50 or much less when on sale. It is accessible in numerous colours. 

Apple’s Loop, made for attaching your AirTag to a bag, prices as a lot as an AirTag. But it surely’s Apple’s official loop choice and this polyurethane choice is cheaper than the leather-based $35 Leather-based Loop. (That does not make it a very good deal, however I am simply pointing it out.) It is accessible in 4 completely different colours.

I just like the design of Nomad’s leather-based AirTag key chain higher than Apple’s, which leaves the AirTag partially uncovered. This AirTag key chain hides it and appears extra like a typical key chain. It is designed to “climate” over time, getting darker (significantly the brown model). It is accessible in brown or black for $30, which is costly however it’s good.

Nomad additionally makes a Leather-based Loop that is additionally a key chain and lists for $10. I desire the dearer mannequin pictured right here.

Spigen, identified for its worth iPhone instances, has its Apple AirTag Case Rugged Armor. It is not fairly as low-cost as we hoped it will be, however perhaps it would come down in worth in time. It does have a rugged design with a pleasant carabiner and carbon-fiber parts.

Casetify has all kinds of AirTag holders. They’re product of onerous plastic and are pretty fundamental however have some eye-catching artwork on the bottom. You can too customise them together with your title or select from a number of emojis and different graphics. They’re costly at $38 however generally go on sale.

Second, which makes and sells picture and video equipment for Apple merchandise, together with lens attachments, can have an enclosure accent that means that you can mount your Apple AirTag. “Produced from a rugged aramid fiber shell and backed with an excellent sturdy adhesive, you’ll be able to stick an AirTag to any flat floor,” Second says. 

Second additionally has the Stretch Material Mount for AirTags ($20) that is designed to stay to materials, comparable to the within of a bag, and different flat surfaces.

For those who do not wish to spend $15-$20 for a mount, these Gorilla Mounting Tape Squares are a less expensive choice and might be reduce to measurement for AirTags. AirTags have an IPX67 water-resistance ranking, which implies it may be absolutely submerged in as much as 1 meter of water for half-hour and is dust-proof. So it may well face up to some punishment with no cowl. In spite of everything, it would not have a display.

The AirTag makes use of a CR2032 coin battery, which ought to final a couple of 12 months. You’ll find a 10-pack of these batteries on Amazon for someplace round $12. That is the best way to go, particularly when you have a number of AirTags, and different gadgets that use CR2032 coin batteries.

All the time keep in mind to maintain coin batteries away from young children so they do not unintentionally swallow one. They’ll trigger main damage if ingested.