This review could begin and end with "this is an AirTag that fits in your wallet," but in reality, the product I'm talking about today, at least on paper, has more potential than the classic Apple tracker. I'm mentioning this precisely because the world of trackers has expanded compared to the Cupertino brand's product, so sometimes you might stumble upon a bargain or, worse, a disappointment. Who knows what the response to what I'm sharing today will be? Well, you'll just have to keep reading to find out.
GPS Tracker with Wireless Charging Waterproof Works with Apple Find My App Item Locator Tag Tracking Device...
Among the alternatives to the AirTag available on the market, I've tried what appears to be a credit card from LOSHALL, a relatively unknown brand with clear Asian origins, but the price tag is undoubtedly attractive. The idea to try it also stemmed from the need to be able to fit a tracker into a standard wallet, not necessarily one designed for AirTags. LOSHALL's solution is the answer, offering full compatibility with Apple's Find My system, the same one used by AirTags.
The card is only as thick as two stacked credit cards (84 x 54 x 3 mm, weighing 16 grams), which is truly surprising considering what it can do and, above all, the technology it integrates. It features an on/off button, a small LED for activity status, and, most importantly, wireless charging. This is the real gem of the product: compared to a traditional AirTag, which uses a CR2032 battery, which lasts an average of two years but is still difficult to find if you're in particular situations, the LOSHALL tracker card allows you to charge its 170 mAh battery via a wireless base, which lasts about three months.
This way, you can get rid of disposable trackers that simply end up in the trash after a few years, becoming electronic waste. Batteries, however small, are a huge burden on our planet. Adding this tracker to Find My is very simple: simply turn it on using the dedicated button. A short sound will emit to let you know it's on, as the LED only lights up while charging. Then, you can search for the item using the app. Once you're done, you can rename it and add an emoji for instant identification. Just like with the AirTag, you can find the item on the map, make it ring, or mark it as lost so anyone who finds it can scan it and read your contact details. You can also send an alert if you move away from the LOSHALL tracker.
In various tests, the sound it emits proved effective. For example, I forgot my wallet in a jacket in the closet, and even though it was with other clothes and the closet doors were closed, I could hear the alert from two rooms away. The alert when you leave was also helpful when I forgot my wallet in the car. But while the LOSHALL card has two features that an AirTag lacks—wireless charging and a power button, which not only saves battery when you don't need tracking but also offers a certain level of privacy—that said, the product lacks two things that Apple's tracker does offer.
The difference compared to the AirTag is the lack of ultrawideband (UWB) technology, meaning it can't use the functionality to locate it in space, including direction and precise distance measurement. It also lacks NFC compatibility for displaying certain information (tapping an AirTag with an iPhone, Android device, or other hardware with an NFC reader provides some information to identify the owner). Instead, it's designed to withstand accidental spills, splashes, and even submersion, ensuring it remains functional no matter where your adventures take you.
GPS Tracker with Wireless Charging Waterproof Works with Apple Find My App Item Locator Tag Tracking Device...
So, if someone finds the LOSHALL Card, they must launch the Find My app on an iPhone or iPad, tap the Items icon, tap Identify Found Item, and then select it when it appears. Only then can you retrieve further information. So far, everything is fine, except that in my tests I was never able to actually locate the LOSHALL Card. So, if I had it in my wallet and someone stole it, I would never have been able to recover it, because the only visible location is the one recorded at the time my iPhone was also near the locator. This means that if you really need to track an object or person, it's better to rely on the original AirTag; otherwise, it's better to spend a little more and rely on alternative but valid solutions, which, however, cost similar to the AirTag. So unless you're really looking for a product to put inside a wallet, the advice is to shop wisely and not risk it just to save a few euros.
