I found alternatives to Airtag that are hard, noisy and compatible with Android phones

I love Finder tags and I have them on everything and everything I can lose.

They made life so much better – reduce frustration and eliminate these morning panics trying to find my keys and my wallet.

Although the Airtag apple is undoubtedly the best of the best – it is the only tag to offer a precision conclusion – many third -party research labels offer features that AirTags cannot provide.

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A company that strikes it from the park with Finder labels is Rolling Square, and they have two new labels available.

The first is the Aircard Pro, a Finder label designed to be slipped into a wallet or a handbag. According to Rolling Square, this is the first Bluetooth tag in the world with wireless load, Android and Apple compatibility, and an integrated digital identification function.

The label measures 85.4 x 54 x 2.2 mm / 3.4 x 2.2 x 0.09 inches – thinner than two credit cards – and weighs only 18 grams / 0.63 ounces.

It is also built hard. It is built from two almost Incoppoxy epoxy fiberglass resin sheets that sandwiches electronics in a CNC anodized aluminum frame. Inside this little package is a strong buzzer that can be heard almost everywhere.

The Aircard Pro has an ultra-flat 220mah lithium battery which offers 12 months of battery life, whether you use it with an Android iPhone or device. When the battery is flat, simply burst the Aircard Pro on a wireless charger and it will be loaded in 90 minutes.

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The laser engraved QR code allows you to create a digital ID, to which you can add your contact details, social media links and all the other personal data you want. You can share this ID by bringing people to scan the QR code. If the worst should occur and you lose your wallet, you can change the message to help you get your wallet.

Then comes the Airnotch Pro, a Finder label to adapt to the keys. Again, this is another world for Rolling Square: a Finder Bluetooth tag which is Android and Apple compatible, with a replaceable battery and an omnidirectional sound with 360 degrees.

These labels are also designed to survive difficult ABS plastic and anodized aluminum of robust CNC, and personalized joints – giving this resistance to dust and water noted IP68. Everything is maintained with a dozen torx screws.

The brilliant inserts in the case are integrated into the case that help you find your articles day and night – a fantastic touch.

The labels measure 54.8 x 27.6 x 10.2 mm / 2.2 x 1.1 x 0.4 inches and only weigh 23 grams / 0.35 ounces. Inside there are two batteries of replaceable CR2032 buttones, which will last 20 months before having to be replaced. The Airnotch Pro also has two Super-Cloud Buzzers which emit 360 degree omnidirectional sound to help you locate your items.

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I like square equipment to roll. Everything the company makes that I tested exceeded my expectations (it also makes excellent load cables).

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Rolling square products combine a great engineering with difficult construction; These tags are no exception. I love the small practical features, such as the super -wrangled buzzer – Apple really needs a louder buzzer on aircraft – and the use of photoluminescent painting.

THE Aircard Pro And Airnotch Pro are each $ 39, more expensive than Airtag, but these operate on Apple and Android networks, have more functionalities and are built to last.

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