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The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Skechers now selling TRACKED shoes for kids with ‘hidden compartment' to monitor their trainers' location on iPhone app
SKECHERS has invented a pair of trainers that let you track the exact location of your children's shoes. The Find My Skechers have a hidden compartment built for a tracking device that monitors where they are at all times. 7 The new Find My Skechers are built for location-tracking Credit: Skechers 7 They have a hidden compartment for concealing a location tracker Credit: Skechers 7 You can monitor the location of the shoes using a phone app Credit: Skechers You can then check their position on a virtual map using a smartphone app no matter where you are in the world These tracker trainers start at £45 in the UK or $52 in the USA . They don't come with the tracker built-in. Instead, you're meant to fit your own Apple AirTag in a secret compartment beneath the heel of the insole. An Read more on iPhone The compartment has a screw-tight cover to hide the AirTag, keeping it concealed (and preventing it from falling out). Once the AirTag is set up and placed inside the shoe, you'll be able to follow its position using the Find My app on It's a free Apple app that's available on all iPhone models , and lets you track your gadgets – as well as any AirTags that you own. AirTags were originally designed for your keys, bags, or luggage, but you can attach them to almost anything. Most read in Phones & Gadgets "Moms and dads, now you can know where your kids shoes are at all times with Skecher's newest Apple AirTag compatible sneakers," said Skechers in an ad for the new shoes. "It's genius. There's a clever, secure, hidden compartment under the insole. Beware 'beacons' people hide on your belongings to 'covertly track' location – iPhone and Androids can 'detect stalkers' "Your child can't feel it, and you can see where your kid's shoes are on the Find My app. "Plus they're machine washable and available to boys and girls. "Look, we all know Skechers is famous for comfort, and now they're giving us comfort of mind when it comes to our kids." The shoes don't show any external branding linked to AirTags. 7 The shoes are designed for youngsters to give parents 'comfort of mind', Skechers says Credit: Skechers / The Sun So it won't be obvious that they're location-tracked trainers at a glance. And if you decide not to use the AirTag feature, they'll still work just fine as regular shoes. SAFETY FIRST? In terms of privacy, the shoes will only be as safe as your own Apple account. Anyone with access to your Apple account can view the position of the tracker. But your Apple account should be private, and you can check who is logged in at all times by going into your settings. HOW TO DISABLE A DODGY AIRTAG Found an unknown AirTag? Here's Apple's official advice... IDENTIFY THE AIRTAG If you have found an unknown AirTag, you can follow these steps to see information about it or to disable it: If you have found an AirTag, hold the top of your iPhone or NFC-capable smartphone near the white side of the AirTag until a notification appears. Tap the notification. This opens a website that provides information about the AirTag, including its serial number and the last four digits of the phone number of the person who registered it. This can help you identify the owner, if you know them. You may want to If the owner marked the AirTag as lost, you may see a message with information about how to contact the owner. To find out more about a set of AirPods, Find My network accessory or compatible Bluetooth location-tracking device that's been separated from its owner, scroll to the bottom of the Items tab, then tap Identify Found Item. DISABLE THE AIRTAG If you want to prevent further tracking, here's what to do. "Push down and twist counterclockwise on the back of the AirTag," Apple says. "Take the cover off and remove the battery. "Once you remove the battery, the location of this AirTag is no longer visible to its owner." Picture Credit: Apple It's also possible to share your AirTag with someone else so that they can see the position of a tracker too. You might want to do this with other people in your family. But if you're worried that someone else might have access, you can just go into the Find My app to see who else can view the AirTag's location. If you want to revoke someone's access to the AirTag, you can do it at any time. 7 The tracker is hidden away beneath the insole in a screw-tight compartment Credit: Skechers Of course, if your child already has an iPhone, you can set them up for tracking on your Find My app too. That way, you can monitor the exact location of their smartphone. BAD TRACK? Parents should also be wary of relying on location-trackers to look after their children. Location-tracking only works if the AirTag 7 You'll need to buy your own Apple AirTag to fit inside the shoes Credit: Skechers And if the AirTag runs out of battery, it will also fail. AirTags can also be disabled easily by removing the battery, which only takes a few seconds. So although it might give you peace of mind, it's not a guarantee of safety. Apple itself has never recommended using AirTags for monitoring a child's movements. And Skechers has worded its ad to suggest that the tracker system is good for tracking your child's shoes – and doesn't mention monitoring your actual child. 7 The trainers come in a range of sizes and colours, and don't have any 'AirTag' branding on the outside Credit: Skechers / The Sun
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Skechers now selling TRACKED shoes for kids with ‘hidden compartment' to monitor their trainers' location on iPhone app
But is it actually safe? SOLE GUARDIAN Skechers now selling TRACKED shoes for kids with 'hidden compartment' to monitor their trainers' location on iPhone app SKECHERS has invented a pair of trainers that let you track the exact location of your children's shoes. The Find My Skechers have a hidden compartment built for a tracking device that monitors where they are at all times. Advertisement 7 The new Find My Skechers are built for location-tracking Credit: Skechers 7 They have a hidden compartment for concealing a location tracker Credit: Skechers 7 You can monitor the location of the shoes using a phone app Credit: Skechers You can then check their position on a virtual map using a smartphone app no matter where you are in the world These tracker trainers start at £45 in the UK or $52 in the USA. They don't come with the tracker built-in. Instead, you're meant to fit your own Apple AirTag in a secret compartment beneath the heel of the insole. An AirTag typically retails at between £28 and £35 in the UK or $26 to $35 in the USA. Advertisement The compartment has a screw-tight cover to hide the AirTag, keeping it concealed (and preventing it from falling out). Once the AirTag is set up and placed inside the shoe, you'll be able to follow its position using the Find My app on iPhone. It's a free Apple app that's available on all iPhone models, and lets you track your gadgets – as well as any AirTags that you own. AirTags were originally designed for your keys, bags, or luggage, but you can attach them to almost anything. Advertisement "Moms and dads, now you can know where your kids shoes are at all times with Skecher's newest Apple AirTag compatible sneakers," said Skechers in an ad for the new shoes. "It's genius. There's a clever, secure, hidden compartment under the insole. Beware 'beacons' people hide on your belongings to 'covertly track' location – iPhone and Androids can 'detect stalkers' "Your child can't feel it, and you can see where your kid's shoes are on the Find My app. "Plus they're machine washable and available to boys and girls. Advertisement "Look, we all know Skechers is famous for comfort, and now they're giving us comfort of mind when it comes to our kids." The shoes don't show any external branding linked to AirTags. 7 The shoes are designed for youngsters to give parents 'comfort of mind', Skechers says Credit: Skechers / The Sun So it won't be obvious that they're location-tracked trainers at a glance. Advertisement And if you decide not to use the AirTag feature, they'll still work just fine as regular shoes. SAFETY FIRST? In terms of privacy, the shoes will only be as safe as your own Apple account. Anyone with access to your Apple account can view the position of the tracker. But your Apple account should be private, and you can check who is logged in at all times by going into your settings. HOW TO DISABLE A DODGY AIRTAG Found an unknown AirTag? Here's Apple's official advice... IDENTIFY THE AIRTAG If you have found an unknown AirTag, you can follow these steps to see information about it or to disable it: If you have found an AirTag, hold the top of your iPhone or NFC-capable smartphone near the white side of the AirTag until a notification appears. Tap the notification. This opens a website that provides information about the AirTag, including its serial number and the last four digits of the phone number of the person who registered it. This can help you identify the owner, if you know them. You may want to take a screenshot to make sure you can document the information. If the owner marked the AirTag as lost, you may see a message with information about how to contact the owner. To find out more about a set of AirPods, Find My network accessory or compatible Bluetooth location-tracking device that's been separated from its owner, scroll to the bottom of the Items tab, then tap Identify Found Item. DISABLE THE AIRTAG If you want to prevent further tracking, here's what to do. "Push down and twist counterclockwise on the back of the AirTag," Apple says. "Take the cover off and remove the battery. "Once you remove the battery, the location of this AirTag is no longer visible to its owner." Picture Credit: Apple It's also possible to share your AirTag with someone else so that they can see the position of a tracker too. Advertisement You might want to do this with other people in your family. But if you're worried that someone else might have access, you can just go into the Find My app to see who else can view the AirTag's location. If you want to revoke someone's access to the AirTag, you can do it at any time. 7 The tracker is hidden away beneath the insole in a screw-tight compartment Credit: Skechers Advertisement Of course, if your child already has an iPhone, you can set them up for tracking on your Find My app too. That way, you can monitor the exact location of their smartphone. BAD TRACK? Parents should also be wary of relying on location-trackers to look after their children. Location-tracking only works if the AirTag is within range of another device. Advertisement 7 You'll need to buy your own Apple AirTag to fit inside the shoes Credit: Skechers And if the AirTag runs out of battery, it will also fail. AirTags can also be disabled easily by removing the battery, which only takes a few seconds. So although it might give you peace of mind, it's not a guarantee of safety. Apple itself has never recommended using AirTags for monitoring a child's movements. Advertisement And Skechers has worded its ad to suggest that the tracker system is good for tracking your child's shoes – and doesn't mention monitoring your actual child.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Skechers releases kid shoes with a hidden AirTag compartment
Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products. Skechers just released a helicopter parent's dream shoe. Find My Skechers is a new line of children's shoes that encourages parents to hide an Apple AirTag under the heel. If tracking them on Snapchat wasn't enough and tracking their smartwatch didn't quite cut it, now you can hide an AirTag on their person. Remember running around the neighborhood with your friends and being told to be home for dinner? Or perhaps biking to and from school? You were figuring out how to navigate the world on your own and parents were learning how to let you do so just like they did when they were younger. Find My Skechers shoes are offered in sizes for children as young as one and as old as ten. This begs the question: does Skechers think we are leaving our toddlers unsupervised to the degree that we need to hide trackers in their shoes? On the other end of the spectrum, do we think a 10‑year‑old won't figure out that their parents bought them the AirTag‑tracking shoe? After all, about 42 percent of 10‑year‑olds own a smartphone and might even get alerted that an AirTag is following them. Add to this that there is research suggesting that using digital technology to track your children's whereabouts can lead to more rebellious behavior. This feature may help locate shoes left at school, camp or a sleepover. Some online commentators were also quick to point out that this shoe could help keep track of elderly loved ones who might wander. A commercial for the new line of shoes describes the "clever secure hidden compartment" where parents can hide the AirTag and notes that your child won't be able to feel it in their shoes. The shoes are machine‑washable and available for sale now. An Apple AirTag is not included.
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Tom's Guide
Skechers just launched kids' shoes with hidden AirTag slots for ultimate peace of mind
For parents who worry about their kids' whereabouts, you've probably considered putting a tracker on them for peace of mind. I keep an Apple AirTag on my child's stroller, just in case. Skechers is making that a possibility thanks to its new Find My Skechers line of kids' sneakers that feature a secret compartment inside the shoe designed to hold an AirTag so that you can track your child. The line features shoes with sizes ranging from toddler to eight years old. The compartment can be found by lifting the sneaker's insole and a fabric web liner. Underneath that is a plastic slot recessed into the midsole that holds the AirTag. The compartment features a lid that screws in place to keep the tracker snug, which should keep kids from tampering with it. Skechers says the fabric and casing won't block the wireless signal for the tracker. Additionally, the shoes don't feature any branding that would indicate a tracker is in the shoe, looking like any other Skecher. So it does make for a more covert way to track your kids. Unlike some of our picks for the best GPS trackers for kids, which are mostly smartwatches, the hidden AirTag shoe is one that is unobtrusive and that kids likely won't take off and lose like they might a watch. And unlike our top pick, the Jiobit, it stays on their person and not just clipped to a jacket or backpack. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
The Verge
a day ago
- The Verge
You can hide an AirTag in Skechers' new kids' shoes
If you're a parent with kids in school or kids who are independently exploring their neighborhood for the first time, then there's a good chance you've considered stashing a tracker somewhere on their person for added peace of mind. Skechers is making that a little easier with a new line of sneakers for kids that feature a hidden compartment in the sole, which is designed to securely hold an Apple AirTag so you can track your child without worrying about the tracker itself going missing. There are currently several different styles and color options in the company's new Find My Skechers line, with size options ranging from toddlers to eight-year-olds. Lifting the sneaker's insole and a fabric web liner reveals a plastic compartment recessed into the cushioned midsole that holds and protects an AirTag without inhibiting its wireless communications. You can already find a lot of AirTag accessories that let you attach an AirTag to an active child more securely than just slipping the tracker into their pockets, where it can potentially fall out while they're playing. Skechers' solution goes one step further with a lid on the compartment that's screwed into place. That should help prevent kids from tampering with it and, given the AirTag's compact size, make it safer for toddlers still experimenting with cramming things into their mouths. As an added safety feature, the shoes don't feature any branding that hint at there being an AirTag inside them. They look like every other sneaker that Skechers sells, making them one of the more covert ways to keep tabs on where your kids are. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Andrew Liszewski Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Apple Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Gadgets Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech
