Apple's AirTags are on sale as a four-pack for $60, down from the standard retail price of $99. This deal comes on first-generation models, making it the ideal time for parents to grab these tracking devices for their families.
AirTags use Apple's Find My network to help locate lost items. Parents commonly attach them to keys, backpacks, wallets, and other essentials that children frequently misplace. The coin-sized trackers work through a combination of Bluetooth and ultra-wideband technology, allowing families to pinpoint items within a few feet in close range or track their general location across the broader Find My network.
At $15 per tracker, this sale price makes it practical to outfit multiple family members with their own AirTags. Parents can give children ages 8 and up their own trackers to attach to school bags or jackets. Older teenagers benefit from having AirTags on their car keys or backpacks. Even parents find value in tracking their own belongings alongside their children's items.
The first-generation AirTags remain fully functional despite Apple releasing a second-generation version. Both versions perform the same core tracking functions, though newer models added minor improvements like a replaceable battery design and updated speaker technology. For families on a budget, the previous generation delivers the tracking capability most parents need without paying full price.
Battery life extends to about one year per AirTag, with replaceable CR2032 batteries costing just a few dollars. This affordable replacement cost makes long-term use economical.
Parents should know that AirTags work best within Apple's ecosystem. iPhone, iPad, and Mac users get full access to Find My features. Android users can locate AirTags only when they're nearby via Bluetooth or when an AirTag enters lost mode through a shared iCloud link. Families with mixed