The summer has seen a lot of media coverage of the travel problems. Long delays and cancelled flights are the main plot points, but one of the most important and underreported problems is the worrying increase in lost luggage. Air Travel Consumer Reports confirms that 684,000 luggage were mishandled alone in the first quarter of 2022.
As a result, lots of passengers are using luggage trackers to take charge of their own bags. Below, you’ll find our picks for the top smart travel gadgets on the market today.
Apple AirTag
You can track your luggage in real time with Apple’s AirTag. Even non-techies can easily set up the one-tap system. Simply link your AirTag to your iPhone or iPad to use Ultra Wideband technology to track luggage (or any other object you attach it to).
The AirTag can be set to “Lost Mode,” and you will receive an immediate notification when it is located using the Find Me Network. Location information is not retained and communications on the Find Me Network are encrypted for privacy.
Models 11 and 12 of the iPhone are compatible with AirTag. On Amazon, the AirTag has a rating of 5 stars from more than 84% of the 55,400 users.
Dynotag Web Enabled Luggage tracker
For every item you affix this luggage tracker to, it provides peace of mind. It is long-lasting and doesn’t need batteries or a subscription service to work.
Instead, it operates through a web browser, and setup is as easy as setting up your phone or PC. There is a QR code on the tag itself, and when it gets scan, you will get an email. Information includes viewing times and places for the tracker.
Americaloc 300 Mini portable tracker
Although expensive, this GPS tracker is really efficient. There is a subscription fee of $25 each month, however the price decreases the more time you purchase.
Real-time information, a 17-day battery life before requiring a recharge, and the ability to track the item from any computer or phone with the Android or iOS App loaded are all features of the tracker.
This product, according to reviews, is “reliable” and aids in “you tracking anything that is vital to you.”
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