Expand your AirTag's capabilities and keep your things even more secure with these accessories.
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One thing that's almost guaranteed if you're someone who's constantly on the go is that, eventually, one day, you'll forget something important. It's not you, that's just how the cookie crumbles. But if there's one way to help lower the chances of that happening, then look no further than an Apple AirTag. Attach it to your essentials and you'll have instant tracking at your fingertips. And once you own one of these convenient tracking devices, you'll need an AirTag holder. From a key ring to a luggage tag and AirTag case, these are the best Apple AirTag accessories to buy.
That said, you don't always need an accessory to use an Apple AirTag. One of the best things about them is that you can literally just chuck them in whatever you want to keep track of, like a backpack, wallet or purse. Hell, even your Nintendo Switch case for the gamers out there. Sometimes, an attachment would work better, like with keys or a laptop bag where you don't want items to move around too much. Plenty of AirTag mounts are available to stick your AirTag onto an object.
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Just a heads up, CNET editors have tried out a lot of these accessories, but not every single one. If we haven't tested a product ourselves, we've checked out other stuff from the same brands, so we feel good about recommending them. We'll keep adding more Apple AirTag accessories to the list as we get the chance to test new ones.
One of the best AirTag accessories, Belkin's Secure Holder for AirTags comes in key-ring or strap versions in four color options. There's nothing terribly fancy about them, but at $13, they both cost less than Apple-branded options shown below. You can also get a two-pack for $20 (currently 15% off at Belkin).
While it launched a little later than some Apple AirTag accessories, Otterbox's key chain holder, which Otterbox calls a "Rugged Case," is made of solid plastic and does indeed encase your AirTag (you unscrew the top piece, place your AirTag in the case, then screw the top piece back on to lock the AirTag in the holder).
The Apple-branded leather keyring costs around $35 and is available in a few color options, though you may find limited stock with FineWoven replacements making it to stores.
If you're looking for a value option, your best bet may be to roll the dice on a no-name brand on Amazon. This Eusty key chain cover is available in a four-pack for just less than $10. Often, generic models like this are labeled as "leather" when in fact they are faux leather (sometimes referred to as PU leather or vegan leather). These look a lot like other basic faux leather AirTag key chains and come in a few color options.
There are dozens if not hundreds of generic AirTag holders available. Most should be fine, but don't expect them to wear as well over time as the true leather models.
Caseology's AirTag Vault is another straightforward key chain option that's affordable at $15 (currently on sale for $6) but could shave a few dollars off its price over time. (Caseology is also a sub-brand of Spigen.) It's one of the few Apple AirTag accessories that was available at launch and has been pretty popular as a result. It comes with a carabiner but you could attach a standard key chain if you wanted.
Spigen is also selling an attractively simple key-chain Apple AirTag holder, the Valentinus, for around $14. It's made of faux leather.
carbon fiber rc frame If you're looking for a holder that sticks onto an object (like the underside of a bike seat or scooter), Pelican's Stick-on AirTag Mount is designed to do just that. A single mount costs $18 while a pack of four sells for $50 or less when on sale. It's available in different colors.