US-based technology giant Apple announced the AirTag device with the slogan “Your losing habit disappears” at its “Spring Loaded” event. Air Tag, which is eagerly awaited by technology enthusiasts, has taken its place in technology stores. So, what is the Apple AirTag and what does it do?
Apple not only raises the user experience with different product groups, but also directs the industry. Air Tag, one of the products of the brand that makes the experience functional, enables the use of technology to track goods. In this way, it also creates a good gift alternative for technology enthusiasts.
What is AirTag?
Before we go into the details of what AirTag is, let’s clarify that the device is sometimes called AirTags. If the AirTag device receives -s in the form of AirTags, it means more than one device. As can be understood from the slogan, Air Tag functions as a tracking device.
It is possible to turn the AirTag device, which is 0.8 cm thick and weighs only 11 grams including the battery, into a personal device with special icons, texts or emojis. AirTag tracking device; It includes a built-in speaker, accelerometer, Bluetooth LE and a battery that offers at least a year of life. Unlike its counterparts, it enables precision augmented reality direction arrows.
How to use AirTag?
Those who learn what AirTag is and what it does need details on how to use it. Thanks to Bluetooth LE technology, Apple AirTag communicates with Apple devices via 128-bit encrypted identifiers. In this way, the AirTag device, which ensures privacy, requires the iPhone model to be updated to iOS 14.5 and have the U1 Ultra Broadband chip in order to work. iPhones that support Air Tags are:
- iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus and iPhone SE
- iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 8S and iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR
- iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11 and 12 models provide detailed instructions on accessing AirTag via navigation mode. AirTag; It allows to find wallets, suitcases, remote controls, backpacks, bicycles, even cars. With its voice tracking feature on the map, it detects the exact location of the lost item.
There are two alternative ways to add an AirTag. Adding is done by bringing your iPhone closer and giving the command to connect from the home screen or by tapping Add New Object in the Find app. To change the name of the AirTag device, it is enough to follow the Objects / Rename Object / Custom Name / Done steps.
When someone else reaches AirTag and items, the user’s phone will receive an alert. At the end of a year, to change the battery, it is necessary to buy a CR2032 battery from Apple stores and remove the back plate of the AirTag and replace the battery.
The AirTag device starts beeping when it is stationary for a long time. The user is also notified when an Air Tag that is not connected to the Apple ID tries to track its location by moving with the user. This feature eliminates the security concerns arising from the device.
