This is the benefit of using Apple "AirTag" later, but how is it different from other smart tags? (1x3 pages)

　Try to use Apple's first smart tag "AirTag", which was launched in April. In this draft, combined with the author's impression, the summary, usage, matters needing attention and updated contents of AirTag are summarized again.

　Items such as "anti-loss tag / tracker" and "smart tag / tracker" refer to IoT devices that can retrieve location information or beep sounds from smartphone apps by installing or storing them on specific items, such as wallets, keys, bags, etc. Before AirTag, this product type was not non-existent. Instead, AirTag is a rising star in the market.

　For example, as a well-known brand, many readers have heard of "Tile" and "MAMORIO". As various other manufacturers are developing products, if you search the Internet for "smart tags" and so on, you will soon find 10 or 20 similar products.

　The price varies according to the shape and type of the product. For example, the orthodox "Tile Mate" is 2150 yen (including tax, the same below), and the "MAMORIO" that can be installed on the keychain is 2728 yen. On the other hand, the Apple AirTag is priced at 3800 yen (12, 800 yen for four units), with a slightly higher price setting.

　In addition, the products of other companies have holes in the main body of the label, which is easy to install on the key, etc., but the AirTag is shaped like a chess piece, and the label itself cannot be installed on the key. As a result, additional fixtures must be purchased if necessary, and stents made by Belkin, the cheapest on sale at Apple Stsore, cost + 1580 yen. In other words, an AirTag lock costs 3800 yen, 1580 yen, 5,380 yen. I want to understand this first.

　So, the advantage of consumers choosing AirTag as a high-end product in the Red Sea is-- The author believes that there are three advantages. First, it has a high affinity with Apple products such as the iPhone. Second, you can know the exact location of the loss. The third point is that it is easy to contact the owner if you find the person.

The initial setup is very simple

　The first is "high affinity with Apple products". If you have already used the AirPods series or HomePod series, it is easy to imagine.

　Specifically, under the condition of opening the package, pulling out the insulating sheet (cling film) of AirTag and electrifying it, the picture of iPhone equipped with iOS14.5 or above is turned on and close. As a result, the display of the iPhone pops up, and the operation screen of the initial setting appears. Then, if several steps are performed according to the instructions of the screen, the pairing is completed immediately.

　Of course, the smart tag classes launched by competitors are only set up through dedicated applications, so the initial setup is not considered so cumbersome. However, based on this, there is no need to install dedicated applications, additional login accounts, and so on, which can be used as a function of the OS standard-- the initial setting of AirTag eliminates the sense of rapidity from opening to using. In particular, in cases such as the introduction of multiple families and multiple people using iOS devices, it is attractive to be able to make initial settings easily.

　In addition, the corresponding to AirTag is limited to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with 2-factor authentication after carrying iOS14.5 and iPadOS14.5. After purchase, if you can not set it well, you can confirm the OS version of the terminal, the setting of 2-factor authentication, and the opening and closing of Bluetooth and location information services.

　By the way, the battery can be removed repeatedly in order to reset the AirTag. Repeat 4 times of disassembly and assembly, and finally cooperate with the installation, a total of 5 times electric sound can be issued.

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