Xiaomi has unveiled its inaugural Bluetooth locator device, and while the Xiaomi Tag presents a slenderer form factor compared to the Apple AirTag, this attribute permits its deployment in a wider array of scenarios immediately upon purchase. Positioned at one extremity of the tracker, a built-in metallic ring allows it to be fastened to a key holder or hooked onto a carabiner, obviating the necessity for an additional protective cover.
The Xiaomi Tag functions with both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub location-finding systems and accompanying applications, though not concurrently. Selection of either one is requisite during initial configuration. Mirroring Apple’s AirTag, the Xiaomi Tag is sustained by an interchangeable CR2032 button battery, offering endurance for as long as twelve months of operation, and features an IP67 classification for resistance against ingress of dust and water, thus enabling it to withstand brief immersion. Furthermore, it incorporates Near Field Communication (NFC) functionalities, enabling others to access your contact information in the event they locate an item to which the tag is affixed.
A significant distinguishing factor is that, in contrast to Apple’s AirTags, the Xiaomi Tag is devoid of ultra-wideband (UWB) capabilities for precise positional determination. Users will instead need to depend on auditory signals to discover its whereabouts when in close proximity. Should this not be a critical impediment, the Xiaomi Tag will serve as a more economical substitute to Apple’s AirTags, being available for purchase at £12.99 (approximately $18) per unit, or a bundle of four for £44.99 (roughly $61). In comparison, an individual second-generation AirTag costs $29, or $99 for a quartet.
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