A device without a screen wouldn’t be much use for telling you where your phone was if you weren’t within earshot, but I agree it would be useful if you could use it to make your phone ring if you were nearby. Even then, though, it could be complicated — if you have several devices attached to your Apple account, how do you choose which one you’d like to start making noise?

For now, you’ll just need to use the Find My app on a different linked Apple device to find your lost phone.

Hi Nestor, thanks for the comment! I did not recommend SmartTags as the Samsung Galaxy Find Network isn’t comparable to the Apple Find My Network, nor as wide in device support as Tile. If you have a Samsung phone, it’s not a bad option, but my understanding is that the SmartTags do not support just any Android phone, only Samsung phones.

The fact that AirTags do not have a built-in hole isn’t really a downside in my view, but a plus. You can buy a cheap accessory for a couple dollars to add it to your keychain like I did, buy an expensive one like those from Hermes to make a fashion statement, or simply throw one in a bag. The user has more choice since the AirTag is less opinionated about how you use it.

I have a few smart tags, on my handbag, my luggage and my dog, just in case. And was able to use them when moving abroad to track my belongings.