There’s a robust ecosystem of Find My accessories on the market today, all of which make great holiday gifts this year in a variety of form factors.
What better gift than the ability to keep track of the things that matter most? That person will thank you for years to come.
As a reminder, Find My accessories broadcast a low-energy Bluetooth signal that can be received by nearby Apple devices. They don’t rely on GPS technology. Instead, location is shared securely and privately with the Find My network. This means that your Find My-enabled item can be found even if you are miles away, as long as someone with an Apple device is nearby.
iOS 18.2, scheduled for release later this month, further upgrades the Find My network with a new system for sharing item locations.
AirTag
It would be impossible to have a list of the best Find My accessories without Apple’s AirTags. Featuring a U1 chip for accurate tracking, a built-in speaker, and more, AirTags are a must-have for attaching to your luggage, backpack, keys, and other accessories.
AirTags have also improved significantly since they were first released in April 2021. Apple has added new anti-harassment features, improved notification alerts, and more.
AirTags do have their drawbacks: they only come in one form factor, don’t have a built-in attachment mechanism, and are nearly four years old. Still, they’re the best way to get started with the Find My ecosystem.
Buy AirTags:
- Apple AirTag 1 Pack
- Apple AirTag 4-Pack
Best AirTags Accessories:
- AirTag Wallet Holder
- Belkin AirTag Secure Holder
- Apple AirTag FineWoven Keychain
- Apple AirTag Loop
- Apple AirTag Leather Keychain
Chipolo's Find My Ecosystem
While Apple’s AirTag comes in one form factor, Chipolo makes two 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 connect to the Find My ecosystem of Apple devices and AirTags to share up-to-date location information.
- Chipolo Card Spot: A credit card-shaped tracker with Find My integration. Perfect for slipping into your wallet so you never lose it.
- Buy on Amazon
- Chipolo One Spot: An AirTag-style tracker with Find My integration, but it has a built-in key fob hole so you don't need an extra case or mounting mechanism.
- Buy on Amazon
SwitchBot Wallet Finder
My colleague Benjamin Mayo just reviewed the SwitchBot Wallet Finder and described it as “an incredibly useful accessory for keeping track of your wallet” using your iPhone and the Find My ecosystem. In addition to being shaped like a credit card that fits in your wallet, it also has a built-in key holder. This makes it easy to attach to something like a lanyard or backpack.
Buy SwitchBot Wallet Finder:
- SwitchBot Wallet Finder 1-pack
- SwitchBot Wallet Finder 4-pack
Read more in Benjamin's full review.
Pebblebee Find My Ecosystem
Another card-shaped option for the Find My network is the Pebblebee Tracker Card. The key difference with this option is that the battery is rechargeable. The aforementioned options from Chipolo and SwitchBot do not have rechargeable or replaceable batteries. The Pebblebee Tracker Card provides up to 18 months of battery life and can then be recharged using a USB-C cable.
In addition to the Tracker Card, Pebblebee also sells two other Find My-enabled accessories. The Pebblebee Clip is a small tracker that is similar to the AirTag form factor, but with a built-in key holder. It provides 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. It offers an ultra-small form factor with an 8-month battery life and a USB-C port for charging.
- Buy Pebblebee Tracker Card
- Buy Pebblebee Clip Universal
- Buy Pebblebee Tracker Universal Tag
- Buy Pebblebee Tracker Bundle with all three
Backpacks with Find My
While I generally recommend buying a separate Find My tracker, there are backpacks on the market that integrate Find My directly. Swissdigital and Hyper offer backpacks with Find My integration.
- Hyper HyperPack Pro backpack with Find My
- Swissdigital design backpack with USB charging port and Find My
Twelve South PlugBug
If you're a traveler, Twelve South has one of the most interesting Find My implementations I've seen. The Twelve South PlugBug is a USB-C fast-charging brick that integrates with Find My. That means you'll never lose your charger again.
The Twelve South PlugBug comes in two different versions and can be ordered from Amazon.
- Twelve South PlugBug 120W 4-Port Fast Charger
- Twelve South PlugBug 50W 2-Port Fast Charger
More Find My Accessories
While accessories from Apple, Chipolo, Pebblebee, and SwitchBot are my favorites, there are other Find My-enabled options on the market.
- ATUVOS 4-Pack Find My Luggage Trackers
- Eufy SmartTrack Link
- Eufy SmartTrack Card
- Eufy SmartTrack Card E30 with Rechargeable Battery
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