Apple’s latest AirTags are on sale for their lowest price yet. A four-pack of the second-generation AirTag is currently available for $79.99 — 20% off the regular $99 list price — making this a strong moment to stock up on Apple’s refined item trackers.
What’s New with AirTag 2
Launched earlier in 2026, the second-generation AirTag keeps the familiar compact design (about 1.26 inches across with a metal back that twists off for the battery) while delivering meaningful upgrades focused on finding your belongings more easily and from farther away.
Key features and improvements include:
• Second-generation Ultra Wideband (U2) chip: Powers more capable Precision Finding. Apple says it guides you to a lost item from up to 50% farther away (1.5× the range of the original) using directional arrows, distance estimates, and haptic/visual/audio feedback on compatible iPhones.
• Precision Finding on Apple Watch: Available for the first time on Apple Watch Series 9 or later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later (with a recent watchOS update), so you can locate items from your wrist without pulling out your phone.
Upgraded Bluetooth chip: Expands overall detection range, improving how the AirTag communicates with nearby Apple devices and the Find My network.
• Louder speaker (50% louder): Redesigned internals make the chime up to twice as audible from a distance. It also features a new, higher-pitched distinctive chime that stands out better in noisy environments.
• Battery and durability: Still uses a user-replaceable CR2032 coin cell rated for more than a year of use. IP67 water- and dust-resistant rating remains unchanged. The device is slightly heavier (about 11.8 g vs. 11 g).
• Privacy and security focus: Continues to rely on end-to-end encryption and the vast Find My network. Designed for objects (not people or pets), it includes protections against unwanted tracking such as frequently changing Bluetooth identifiers and cross-platform alerts.
• Share Item Location: Lets you securely share an AirTag’s location with participating airlines (dozens of carriers supported, with more planned) to help recover lost luggage.
Setup remains simple: bring the AirTag near an iPhone or iPad, name it in the Find My app, and attach it to keys, luggage, a wallet, a bag, or other items. It works seamlessly within Apple’s ecosystem for location updates, Lost Mode, and playing a sound to help you home in.
In independent testing and reviews, the second-gen AirTag builds on the original’s strengths — precise locating, a massive crowd-sourced Find My network, and strong privacy — while addressing common pain points like range and audibility. The louder speaker and extended Precision Finding make it noticeably better for locating items hidden under cushions, in a bag, or across a house or larger area. Compatibility for full advanced features generally requires a recent iPhone (and watchOS updates for Watch support).
Accessories such as key rings, pet-collar holders, or luggage tags remain useful add-ons for everyday use.
At the current all-time low of $79.99 for the four-pack, the second-generation AirTags offer a practical upgrade or first-time entry into Apple’s tracking system for anyone who regularly misplaces everyday items. Prices and availability can change, so check current deals if you’re considering a purchase.
MacDailyNews Take: Get ’em while they last here.
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