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Smart tags for a wallet

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RoachTheHorse · 24/11/2022 15:58

My H is constantly losing his wallet so I thought I'd get him one of those smart trackers. All the thin ones for a wallet seem to be non rechargeable though. I don't want to get him something that just has to be replaced when it suns out of power.

Are there at thing tracker tags out there that are rechargeable? I kind of thought with wireless charging it might be possible!

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Glittertwins · 24/11/2022 16:19

The battery on AirTags can easily be replaced and they last for ages. Could always put a reminder on his phone to replace every year or so

Jyn · 24/11/2022 16:48

Second AirTags.

I pop them in my cases when I travel and can track them to the aircraft and then down the carousel. When not travelling they live in my handbag, car keys and DH's wallet.

They are usually around £29 each, but sometimes pop up on a warehouse deal for £25. Other than that CEX have them used at about £22.

RoachTheHorse · 24/11/2022 17:32

So you find the air tags fit in a man's Wallet ok? I thought they looked chunky but if that will work I'll just do that 👍

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Jyn · 24/11/2022 23:53

RoachTheHorse · 24/11/2022 17:32

So you find the air tags fit in a man's Wallet ok? I thought they looked chunky but if that will work I'll just do that 👍

You can actually buy wallets with air tag pockets now. There are a few on Amazon.

Smart tags for a wallet
Starburst22 · 24/11/2022 23:59

Eufy are to bring a wallet card sized one that works with Find My iPhone, exactly like an AirTag.

Tile have a card shaped one too but works via its own app

Starburst22 · 24/11/2022 23:59

*Eufy will release on Dec I believe , otherwise that have their SmartTrack tiles

Gingerkittykat · 25/11/2022 01:26

Does anyone have any recommendations for an android phone? My ADHD DD is always losing her wallet and I'd like to buy her some kind of tag for it.

RoachTheHorse · 25/11/2022 06:40

It was the tile I was looking at that was wallet card shaped. But once the battery goes you just have to buy another. I thought that was really wasteful so want something that is rechargeable. Most of the other thin ones are the same.

I get a charging port has to be quite wide. I just thought with wireless charging there might have been something. Those Wallets look good though!

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DogDaysNeverEnd · 25/11/2022 06:51

I've got the tile one, lasts for 3 years according to the description but I get what you mean. If anyone has a non apple alternative I'm all ears!

@Gingerkittykat tiles work with android. I also have a Garmin activity watch that I can use to ping my phone via Bluetooth if it's in range.

DogDaysNeverEnd · 25/11/2022 06:53

@Gingerkittykat oops, sorry I misread your post, looking for wallet not phone. Need coffee before replying to posts....💤

HouseInChaos · 25/11/2022 07:13

@Gingerkittykat Ive got the Chipolo for Android. I think it's ok, although not rechargeable either. On my phone it sometimes loses connectivity until I reboot, and that seems to be a known issue.

Starburst22 · 25/11/2022 15:11

There are YouTube videos on how to open them and replace, but it’s only if you’re into that sort of thing

RoachTheHorse · 25/11/2022 18:52

@starburst it might be Hs sort of thing. He takes the Mac apart and all sorts Smile

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