Apple cuts second-gen AirTag price to all-time low

Apple has lowered the price of its second-generation AirTag to 21 percent off, marking the lowest cost for the device in its history. This reduction places the current price below the discount offered during October Prime Day.

The tracker functions similarly to the first-generation model by using Bluetooth to help users locate personal items. It attaches to objects such as keys, wallets, or luggage via a holder. Users monitor the device through the Find My app, which displays a map and provides directions to the item's location. A single battery powers the unit for more than a year.

The second generation introduces specific hardware upgrades over its predecessor. The internal alarm is 50 percent louder and uses a new sound pattern to help users find items buried in clutter. The device also features improved Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband range, allowing it to track objects from greater distances.

Compatibility requirements for the second-generation AirTag include an iPhone running iOS 14 or later. This range covers devices from the iPhone 12 through the newest models. Apple notes that Precision Finding works best on iPhone 15 and newer devices.

Commerce editor at NBC Selected, the outlet reporting the deal, has used the product for several years. The article notes that Apple product discounts at this level rarely last long. The deal is available on Amazon, where many accessories for the AirTag are also sold.

The device is positioned as a useful tool for travelers who need to verify that items arrived safely between airports. It is also described as an affordable holiday gift option. The sale applies to the standard second-generation model, not the first generation.

The price cut makes the tracker cheaper than it has ever been. The discount is valid now and may end soon, as is typical for major sales on Apple hardware.