If you’re an iPhone user who likes to keep tabs on where your stuff is, you you can’t go wrong with an AirTag. The second generation model that Apple has just released exceeds the original in every way (aside from the infuriating lack of a key fob hole, of course). Although it is quite easy to replace the battery In both versions of the AirTag, you may not want to worry about the device’s battery life for very long. Enter Elevation Lab’s expanded battery case for the AirTag, which is currently on sale on Amazon for $16.
The case usually sells for $23, which is a 30% discount. It’s not the first time we saw this agreementbut it’s still a very good game.
It is undoubtedly one of the most useful AirTags accessories around for certain use cases. This won’t really be useful for an AirTag that you put in a wallet or attach to your keys, as it’s too bulky for such use – and it doesn’t have a hole for a keyring anyway. Still, if you’re looking for an AirTag case that you can fit in a suitcase or backpack and won’t have to touch for years, this could be the ticket.
Elevation Lab says that when you place a few AA batteries in the case, it can extend the tracker’s battery life by up to 10 years (the brand recommends using Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries for best results). The AirTag should work for over a year on its standard CR2032 coin cell battery.
The case also provides more protection for the AirTag. It is sealed with four screws and has an IP69 waterproof rating. Plus, it doesn’t ostensibly look like an AirTag case, so someone stealing an item with one inside may be less likely to realize that the item they stole is being tracked.
There are other drawbacks, however. Since the AirTag is enclosed in a case, the sound it makes will be muffled. Elevation Lab says the volume of the device will be about two-thirds the level of an AirTag without a case. However, the second-generation AirTag is noisier than its predecessor, which should alleviate this issue somewhat.
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