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Is the AirTag (2nd generation) the right tracker for you?

Apple's AirTag (2nd generation) costs $29, or $99 for a four-pack. It finds keys, bags and luggage through Apple's Find My network, with a louder speaker and longer range than the first model. It only works with an iPhone or iPad. Tick what you do and see which side you are on.

Apple AirTag (2nd generation)
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What you get for $29

Price$29 each, $99 for four
Works withiPhone or iPad on iOS/iPadOS 26.2.1 or later
NetworkApple Find My
ChipsSecond-generation Ultra Wideband, upgraded Bluetooth
Precision FindingUp to 50% farther than the first AirTag (Apple)
Speaker50% louder than the first AirTag (Apple)
BatteryCR2032 coin cell, more than a year, replaceable
Water and dustIP67
Size1.26 in (31.9 mm) across, 0.31 in (8 mm) thick
Weight0.42 oz (11.8 g)
Apple WatchPrecision Finding on Series 9, Ultra 2 or later
Key ring holeNone

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Low price, especially in the four-pack
  • Precision Finding up to 50% farther than the first AirTag
  • Speaker 50% louder, easier to hear in a bag
  • Replaceable battery that lasts more than a year
  • IP67 dust and water resistance

Cons

  • Works only with iPhone and iPad
  • Needs iOS 26.2.1 or later
  • No key ring hole
  • Not GPS; updates depend on nearby Apple devices
  • Thick for slim wallets

AirTag 2nd gen vs Tile Pro vs Pebblebee Clip 5

The trackers shoppers most often weigh against the AirTag, including two that work with Android.

AirTag (2nd gen)Tile ProPebblebee Clip 5
Price$29$34.99$34.99
Works withiPhone, iPadiPhone and AndroidiPhone or Android
NetworkApple Find MyLife360 / TileApple Find My or Google Find Hub
BatteryCR2032, more than a yearReplaceable, up to 1 yearRechargeable, up to 12 months
Water resistanceIP67IP68IP66
Key ring holeNoYesYes

Maker specs and list prices. Pebblebee needs a factory reset to switch between Apple and Google networks.

Before you buy

Check your iPhone first

Update to iOS 26.2.1 or later. If you have an iPhone 11 to 14, the AirTag works, just with the shorter Precision Finding range.

Budget for a holder

Without a hole, it needs a key ring holder, loop or luggage tag. Old first-gen AirTag holders fit.

Buy the four-pack for travel

One for keys, one for a backpack and two for suitcases is the common setup, and it brings the price to about $25 each.

Mixed-phone family?

If anyone in the house uses Android, a tracker that works on both networks, like Pebblebee or Chipolo, avoids a second app.

What to know before you buy

The second AirTag fixes range and volume. The rest is the same as before.

iPhone only

Setup and finding happen in Apple's Find My app. Android phones can't use it.

Best range needs a new iPhone

The longer Precision Finding range needs an iPhone 15 or later. Older iPhones back to the iPhone 11 still find it, at the shorter range.

No hole for keys

You need a key ring holder or loop. Apple's own holder costs more than the tag, and cheaper ones are easy to find.

Not GPS

It reports its location when Apple devices pass near it. In a remote place it may not update for a while.

Same shape as before

It looks almost the same as the first model. Old holders fit, but the two are hard to tell apart.

Built-in anti-stalking alerts

People near an AirTag that isn't theirs get an alert. That protects against misuse, and it also means it is not a hidden tracker.

One or four?

1 pack

$29

For keys or one bag. Often a few dollars less on Amazon.

4 pack

$99

About $25 each. The better buy for keys, a backpack and two suitcases.

Apple lists the AirTag (2nd generation) at $29 and $99 since its January 26, 2026 launch, and Amazon and Walmart have sold it for around $24 each. Apple no longer sells the first-generation AirTag. Prices move, so check today's price before you buy.

Prices checked October 14, 2026.

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Common questions

What is new in the AirTag 2nd generation?

A second-generation Ultra Wideband chip and better Bluetooth for longer range, Precision Finding up to 50% farther, a 50% louder speaker and Precision Finding on Apple Watch.

How much does the AirTag 2nd generation cost?

$29 for one or $99 for four from Apple, as of October 2026. Amazon has sold it for less.

Does the AirTag 2 work with Android?

No. It needs an iPhone or iPad. Android users should look at trackers on Google Find Hub, like Pebblebee or Chipolo.

What battery does the AirTag 2nd generation use?

A CR2032 coin cell, the same as the first model. Apple says it lasts more than a year and you can replace it.

Do old AirTag holders fit the new AirTag?

Yes. The shape is unchanged, so first-generation key rings and loops fit.

Is the AirTag waterproof?

It is rated IP67, so it handles rain and a short dunk, not swimming.

Does the AirTag have GPS?

No. It reports its location when nearby Apple devices pick up its signal through Find My.

Which iPhone do I need for the AirTag 2?

Any iPhone on iOS 26.2.1 or later, which means iPhone 11 or newer. The longest Precision Finding range needs an iPhone 15 or later.

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