Apple Air Tags and Samsung Smart Tags are two of the most popular trackers on the market but there are plenty of other options as well. Trackers are small devices that you attach to something or someone to track their location.

How many times have you misplaced or lost an item and wished you had some way to find it?

You can attach trackers to almost anything, clothing, shoes, electronics, luggage and more. There are trackers designed specifically for vehicles and equipment and personal or wearable devices that may even have a button that can broadcast a request for help along with the location. There are even shoe inserts that contain a tracker.

Once a tracker is attached you use an app on your smartphone to find its location.

 Here are just some of the things you can track using these tiny devices.

Luggage

Airports are notorious for losing luggage. No one wants to arrive at their destination and find out their luggage has been lost. Pack a tracker in your suitcase so that if it is lost you can easily locate it. You may find your lost luggage long before the airport does.

On a Pet

Since trackers are so small, they can be easily attached to your pet’s collar. There are companies that make trackers specifically for pets although they can be expensive, any tracker will do. Purchase a collar that has a pouch or pocket to hold the tracker.

While microchipping your pet is ideal, trackers are an option if you find microchipping to be too costly.

On a Child

We all worry about our children, trackers can be attached to their clothing, shoes or a wristband. A tracker can give you peace of mind and help you locate a lost or abducted child. Tracking your own children is not about invading their privacy but ensuring their safety. 

A Person with Dementia

When someone has dementia, it is very common for them to wander off. They can become lost and confused. The Alzheimer’s Society reported that 40% of people with dementia get lost outside their home. Attaching a tracker gives you peace of mind that if they do wander you can easily locate them.  

On Yourself

We have all heard the news reports about missing people. You might feel safer when you are out if a trusted person knows where you are.

An additional layer of security never hurts. Maybe you are going to an unfamiliar location, hiking or taking a trip. Carrying a tracker will allow a friend or family member to easily locate you.

Automobile

You can purchase trackers designed specifically for cars. A tracker can help you locate your vehicle in a parking lot, track your car if someone else is using it or find it if it is stolen.

Bicycles & Scooters

About two million bikes are stolen every year in America. Bikes and scooters are easy targets for thieves. While you should always use a bike lock when you are not in possession of your bike or scooter trackers can help you recover them if they are stolen. Additionally, keeping an eye on your child or spouse’s bike ride can be useful. People get lost and can have accidents while riding, knowing exactly where they are can help you locate them if needed.

Camping

Leave one at your campsite so that if you are off on a hike and become disoriented or lost you can find your way back. And attach one to yourself when you go for a hike. It is not uncommon to hear about a hiker or camper getting lost. If someone can track you it may save your life.

When Moving

We’ve all heard stories about fraudulent moving companies stealing a van full of someone’s belongings. If you hire a moving company, put a tracker inside a box when packing. That way you can track your possessions and find them if they are stolen.

Drone

Drones are becoming more popular, and they can be expensive. Attach one to your drone so that if it crashes or goes off course you can locate it.

Belongings

Trackers can be attached to almost anything, you can use them to locate keys, remote controls, laptops and tablets, wallets and purses, toys, expensive clothing, gym bags and backpacks, expensive tools and gear, emergency equipment like first aid kits and fire extinguishers, things you have hidden in your home such as cash, spare keys or important documents.