Apple Air Tag, cheap protection

[Cavi]

So if you are an apple guy like me you need to order one of the new apple air tags. buy one and hide it on your bike. Not saying you will recover it for sure if it gets stolen, but for 29 it is worth a chance

 

[Ivan]

Yeah its a very interesting idea to try. There needs to be a well hidden place to store the tag, that also isn't restricting the Bluetooth range. its also probably only a good solution in regions where apple devices are prevalent...but that probably aligns well with ebikes.

 

[Code54]

I was thinking the same thing. For $29 it seems worth a shot.

 

[Gyre]

Good idea. As long as Apple doesn't get into rent-seeking with the Airpods and the "FindMy" app it's worth a try.

 

[eMullet]

Does not work unless other iphones are around its bluetooth range. So ungrouded areas have a low chance to acquire location.

 

[Beekeeper]

From what I’ve read, if the thief who steals your bike also has an iPhone then they will soon know your bike has a tracking device in it as they will get an alert saying an air tag is near them.

apparently this feature is designed to stop people being tracked by someone else e.g. someone hides a tracker in your rucksack without you knowing.

 

[Sidepod]

and will almost certainly stop working at the next iOs update.

 

[Beekeeper]

I try to see the positive in every situation. The sooner someone steals my hardtail, the sooner I’ll get a full suspension ?

 

[galaga187]

I try to see the positive in every situation. The sooner someone steals my hardtail, the sooner I’ll get a full suspension ?

I think you can link air tags to Go Fund Me pages so when riders pass you on a full sus they can donate a couple of quid “For the price of a coffee you can help Bee Keeper improve his riding experience” ?

 

[urastus]

They must work - thieves are using them