Why it matters
AirTag has no GPS. It reports location when an Apple device passes nearby, so it works best in busy areas and poorly in fields or woods. Apple built it to find items, not as a pet tracker. It weighs 0.42 oz, is IP67, runs over a year on a replaceable CR2032 battery, and needs no subscription. You need a collar holder.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- iPhone owners
- Towns and cities
- Backup to a microchip
Look elsewhere if
- Owners avoiding subscriptions (check plan)
- Dogs under the size minimum
- Owners who won't charge regularly
Pros and cons
Pros
- No subscription
- Long battery
- Tiny
Cons
- No GPS
- Rural gaps
- Holder needed
Limitations to weigh
- Trackers report where a dog is, not keep it safe; location updates lag, accuracy drops near buildings and trees, and a flat battery means no location.
- Coin-cell batteries are dangerous if swallowed; use a secure, chew-resistant holder.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Price | $29 | Maker |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | No | Maker |
| Battery life (maker-stated) | More than a year on a replaceable CR2032 | Maker |
| Battery type | CR2032 coin cell (user-replaceable) | Maker |
| Weight | 0.42 oz | Maker |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1 m up to 30 min, IEC 60529) | Maker |
| Subscription | None | Maker |
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Final verdict
A cheap backup tag.
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Questions buyers ask
Does AirTag have GPS?
No, it uses nearby Apple devices.
Is there a subscription?
No.