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Ugreen FineTracker review: more affordable AirTag alternatives for iPhone users
Ugreen is one of my favourite accessories and peripherals brands. It makes stylish chargers and power banks that are both powerful and portable.
When you are out and about or travelling you aren't always near a plug if you start to run low on power for your devices, which is where a decent portable power bank is useful.
Ugreen has been expanding its portfolio of products and recently entered the NAS storage market with a range of superb home servers.
And now Ugreen has launched two innovative Bluetooth tracking devices designed for Apple users.
Both devices are Apple Find My certified, offering global location tracking, real-time item monitoring, and intelligent anti-loss alerts without the need for an additional app.
Here's everything you need to know about the Ugreen FineTracker Tag and FineTracker Slim Wallet Tracker…
This versatile tracker helps locate an array of objects such as keys and luggage. Powered by a CR2032 battery, it offers up to two years of typical operation before requiring a battery replacement, which is twice the endurance of other trackers I have tested. For easy attachment, the Tag includes a keyring hole and lanyard. The device utilises the Apple Find My network.
This flat alternative to AirTag measures 36mm x 36mm x 7.3mm and looks like an old school Tile tracker. It includes a built-in keyring which gives it a big advantage over its Apple rival.
Tracking within the Apple Find My app is quick, easy and reliable no matter where in the world you are. Pairing with the app is simple.
If you misplace your keys at home, you can find it easily enough thanks to the loud speaker built into the Ugreen tag. However, the tracker does not include the Precision Finding tech of AirTag so you cannot see the exact directions.
The Ugreen tag supports the Find My app's Left Behind notifications that pop up on your phone if you leave it behind anywhere.
It comes with a CR2032 lithium battery pre-installed. You just need to peel off the protective film before using the unit. Replacing the battery is easier than with AirTag as the removable cover here is easy to take off thanks to the included SIM ejector pin.
This credit-card-shaped waterproof device is designed for wallet tracking. It is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance and utilises Apple's extensive Find My network to help you find your lost or misplaced wallet.
It's not only useful for wallets. It can be hidden in a backpack pocket easily without taking up too much room. It's about 84mm x 53mm x 1.7mm in size and weighs just 12g.
At the time of testing, Apple does not offer a dedicated wallet finder like Ugreen. The tracker is slightly thicker than a credit card (1.7mm thick) but the same overall size otherwise so it fits into my wallet easily. Like the Ugreen tag, it includes a loud 80dB speaker that is most helpful if your wallet falls down the back of the sofa or you leave it under a pile of clothes. There's no precision finding, unfortunately.
Like the Tag, the Wallet Tracker can be paired with the Find My app in a matter of seconds.
Plus points of the card are intelligent anti-loss alerts (you get a notification if you leave it behind somewhere) and the fact that it can be recharged with magnetic fast charging. The caveat here is you can only recharge it with a proprietary cable that you are going to have to store safely for a year and then remember where you stored it when needed. Wireless charging or USB-C charging would be much more helpful.
There is a power button that you must hold firmly for at least two seconds which means you avoid accidental switches off.
Ugreen has delivered two reliable and more affordable smart tracker alternatives to AirTag for iPhone and Apple users to keep track of their most precious possessions. And the two design options, one for a keyring and one for a wallet, offer greater flexibility.
Ugreen FineTracker Tag costs €11.96 on Amazon and Ugreen FineTracker Slim Wallet Tracker is currently reduced to €21.56 on Amazon. Apple AirTag costs €39 from
