The topic Never lose anything again with these Find My accessories is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
There’s a robust ecosystem of Find My accessories on the market nowadays, across various different designs and form factors. Here are some of the most popular options.
As a refresher, Find My accessories broadcast a low-energy Bluetooth signal picked up by nearby Apple devices. They do not rely on GPS technologies.
Instead, that location is transmitted securely and privately to the Find My network. This means that your Find My-enabled item is locatable even if you are miles away, so long as someone with an Apple device happens to be nearby.
Apple has consistently rolled out new features to the the Find My network, such as a new system for sharing item locations.
You can’t have a list of the best Find My accessories without including Apple’s AirTags, especially now with AirTag 2. Apple announced AirTag 2 earlier this year, now featuring Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.
AirTags are not without their faults as they only come in one form factor, lack a built-in attachment mechanism, and are nearly four years old. Still, they represent the best way to start with the Find My ecosystem.
While Apple’s AirTag is available in a single form factor, Chipolo makes several different trackers that are fully compatible with Apple’s Find My ecosystem. This means you can add them to the Find My app and track them alongside your Apple products.
They can also tap into the Find My ecosystem of Apple devices and AirTags to share the most up-to-date location information.
My colleague Benjamin Mayo reviewed the SwitchBot Wallet Finder and described it as an “incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet” using your iPhone and the Find My ecosystem. In addition to being shaped like a credit card to slide into your wallet, it all features a built-in keyring holder. This makes it easy to attach to something like a lanyard or backpack.
The Pebblebee Clip is a small tracker that is similar to the AirTag form factor but with a built-in keyring holder. It features up to 12 months of battery life and can then be recharged using a USB-C cable.
Finally, there’s the Pebblebee Tracker Universal Tag with Find My integration. This offers an ultra-small form factor with up to 8 months of battery life and a USB-C port for charging.
While I generally recommend buying a standalone Find My tracker, there are backpacks on the market that directly integrate Find My. The primary offering on the market right now comes from Swissdigital.
If you’re a traveler, Twelve South has one of the more interesting implementations of Find My that I’ve seen. The Twelve South PlugBug is a USB-C fast-charging brick that integrates with Find My. This means you’ll never lose your charger again. It’s become a staple of my backpack gear.
The Twelve South PlugBug is available in two different versions and can be ordered on Amazon.
Nomad’s new Find My Tracking Card Pro packs an ultra-premium metal design that actually looks like a credit card. Is it overkill? Yes. Do I think it looks incredibly cool? Also yes.
It features full Find My integration, so you never have to worry about losing or misplacing your wallet. Nomad’s card is meant to slide right into your wallet and disguise itself among your other cards.
Tracking Card Pro wirelessly recharges on any Qi or MagSafe charger and lasts up to 16 months on a single charge.
Nomad also sells a Tracking Card Carbide, which is less impressive in terms of design but cheaper. It also charges wirelessly.
While the accessories mentioned above are my top picks, there are other Find My-enabled options on the market.
What are your favorite Find My accessories? Let us know down in the comments.