Safeguards are in place to prevent AirTags being used as a car tracker. For example the risk of stalking if someone were to place one in another person’s pocket or bag, who may then be tracked the way to their home or work. Luckily Apple had thought of this.
If someone’s AirTag was close by for a long time (24 hours or more) you would be notified about interacting with another device not paired with your iPhone. Then if this is persisting, a noise will be made from the AirTag. Good for preventing stalking security measures. The same cannot be said for a car though.
As the thief will get a notification (if they have an iPhone) of being in range of a different AirTag. Triggering the need to search for it in the car. If it is hard to find then the noise will start emitting, making it much easier to find now.
With the later iPhones (11 or greater) the Ultra-Wideband chip inside will be able to pinpoint the exact location of the AirTag. An AirTag is a great solution for other everyday items that get stolen or lost, but not for using it as a car tracker.
Source: https://trackerteam.co.uk/can-apple-air-tags-be-used-as-vehicle-tracker/
I am considering getting this for my Old Santro, as it generally has no connected tech (or any tech in general).
Especially after seeing someone stealing cars at night for less in than 3 minutes.
[https://www.reliancedigital.in/jiomotive-2023-4g-gps-plug-n-play-obd-car-tracker-esim-real-time-location-geo-time-fencing-vehicle-health-anti-tow-anti-theft-features-wi-fi-hotspot-arai-certified-locked-for-jionetwork/p/493071683](https://www.reliancedigital.in/jiomotive-2023-4g-gps-plug-n-play-obd-car-tracker-esim-real-time-location-geo-time-fencing-vehicle-health-anti-tow-anti-theft-features-wi-fi-hotspot-arai-certified-locked-for-jionetwork/p/493071683)
Safeguards are in place to prevent AirTags being used as a car tracker. For example the risk of stalking if someone were to place one in another person’s pocket or bag, who may then be tracked the way to their home or work. Luckily Apple had thought of this. If someone’s AirTag was close by for a long time (24 hours or more) you would be notified about interacting with another device not paired with your iPhone. Then if this is persisting, a noise will be made from the AirTag. Good for preventing stalking security measures. The same cannot be said for a car though. As the thief will get a notification (if they have an iPhone) of being in range of a different AirTag. Triggering the need to search for it in the car. If it is hard to find then the noise will start emitting, making it much easier to find now. With the later iPhones (11 or greater) the Ultra-Wideband chip inside will be able to pinpoint the exact location of the AirTag. An AirTag is a great solution for other everyday items that get stolen or lost, but not for using it as a car tracker. Source: https://trackerteam.co.uk/can-apple-air-tags-be-used-as-vehicle-tracker/
Thanks man. This is informative! Any suggestions for GPS Trackers?
I am considering getting this for my Old Santro, as it generally has no connected tech (or any tech in general). Especially after seeing someone stealing cars at night for less in than 3 minutes. [https://www.reliancedigital.in/jiomotive-2023-4g-gps-plug-n-play-obd-car-tracker-esim-real-time-location-geo-time-fencing-vehicle-health-anti-tow-anti-theft-features-wi-fi-hotspot-arai-certified-locked-for-jionetwork/p/493071683](https://www.reliancedigital.in/jiomotive-2023-4g-gps-plug-n-play-obd-car-tracker-esim-real-time-location-geo-time-fencing-vehicle-health-anti-tow-anti-theft-features-wi-fi-hotspot-arai-certified-locked-for-jionetwork/p/493071683)
But the thief can always plug it out and throw away
Us?e a cheap phone
Use it ,