It’s been 4 years since Apple first unveiled the AirTag – a tracking device of the size of a coin that helps users track their personal items such as keys, luggage, bicycles, and even stolen cars. The first year after the launch, Apple has made more than $1 billion in revenue from AirTags, making the product a huge international success. With thousands of news stories detailing how an AirTag helped a person retrieve their stolen belongings, AirTags have undoubtedly found their use base and continue to do so 4 years after the launch.
One of the biggest groups benefitting from the AirTag is undoubtedly international travellers, who have become accustomed to using AirTags to track their checked pieces of luggage. Other groups of people using AirTags daily include pet owners, who track their pets that got lost or run away, and even individuals caring of senile family members with dementia, who are prone to wandering off and leaving their homes unexpectedly.
But while the Internet is full of common tips on how to use AirTags, their potential extends beyond these well-known uses, making them a lifesaver in various scenarios. Here are 6 creative AirTag uses that might actually be useful.
- EpiPen bag
If you’ve ever witnessed an individual having a severe allergic reaction, chances are someone in their proximity shouted: “Does anybody here have an EpiPen?!” EpiPen is an auto-injectable device containing the drug epinephrine that’s usually prescribed to individuals experiencing a serious allergic reaction, also known as anaphylaxis.
Having an EpiPen nearby all the time is highly recommended for individuals with severe allergies, because not having one during a reaction can be fatal. Not only is this often quite impractical and annoying, but the small size of an EpiPen makes it challenging to locate especially in case of an emergency. Just imagine you have a sports competition and you must carry tons of gear with you. In case you have an allergic reaction on that day, the last thing you need is to waste crucial minutes trying to remember or explain where did you put your EpiPen.
Placing an AirTag inside your EpiPen bag can help you quickly locate it when needed, potentially saving you precious time that can make a difference between life and death. Additionally, if you ever accidentally leave the bag behind, your phone will notify you, ensuring you don’t ever forget to take it with you.
- Storage unit
If you’re one of those who own or rent a storage unit, you can probably imagine how painful it would be if someone broke into and stole your belongings. At the end of the day, that’s what storage units are for – to store valuable things (whether monetary or sentimental) that we don’t have a place for inside our home.
Storage unit thefts are more common than you would think, so placing an AirTag inside one can alert you if someone enters the close vicinity of your storage unit. Of course, the person will need to have their Bluetooth turned on, so it’s not a flawless anti-theft solution (and Apple doesn’t market AirTag as one). However, it is a relatively unexpensive option, which is useful if you want to improve the protection of your belongings.
- Your house
Imagine you need to keep an eye on your house but don’t actively live there or visit often. While getting a high-quality security system might easily cost you hundreds of dollars, placing one or two AirTags inside a home you want to monitor might do the job just as well – and for less than $100!
This can be especially useful in case you own a house that you don’t actually live in (perhaps you inherited it and you are in the process of selling it), or in case you leave your house for a longer period of time and want to be immediately alerted if someone enters. You won’t get the benefit of a camera recording that comes with a proper security system, but you will get a very practical solution that’s perfect if you have a low budget.
- BONUS: It’s not only about tracking!
An AirTag is a perfect tool to help you tracking essential items: whether you find yourself having the time of your life at a party, enjoying a trip of a lifetime in Las Vegas, or just browsing some free slots for entertainment at home, you can rest knowing where your personal belongings are all the time.
But while the primary purpose of an AirTag is to help you track your personal items, many people use it as a reminder to take important things with them. The reason is simple: if you move too far away from your AirTag, you will receive a notification on your iPhone. This can be especially helpful for individuals with ADHD or anyone prone to forgetting essential items or getting easily distracted.
For example, you can attach it to your wallet/bus card, ensuring that if you’re ever forced to leave your house in a hurry, your phone will immediately notify you about leaving the item at home. Alternatively, you can also easily attach it to your AirPods and other daily essentials. There’s nothing worse than leaving your house in the morning and realizing that you forgot to take your headphones.
