Quick note : it is not rechargeable (but you can send it back to Rolling Square for a discount on your next card) and doesn't have the capability of an AirTag with Ultra Wideband (useful to have when you need to find it in your big pile of mess). So choose accordingly to how you like to use them and what you want to track :)
@@thenerdshow No, it does not mean what you wrote. What it means is that you will not be able to have the precision finding feature (i.e. won't be able to find the exact location of the card when nearby).
I thought about buying it, but I ordered Seinxon Wallet finder card. This one is thinner and rechargeable. Mini charger included. One full charge use for 6 months.
Tom you did miss one feature that the Aircard is missing. I got the aircard when it came out and did not see any info about the missing feature on the product description. The Aircard does not have Ultra Wideband capabilities that the airtag has. With a regular airtag (in most countries) you will get precise distance and direction in the form of an arrow on your phone. This uses the Ultra Wideband wireless protocol that apple has started including in all their devices. Without this feature the Aircard is not super accurate in tracking the exact location. You will still get a general idea and the beeping noise but if you want to know exact location the device is no better than the old Tile card. The contact card and QR code features also become less desirable when you consider Apple is finally implementing contact sharing via your phones NFC. So really it just comes down to the desirable form factor as the only selling point for the Aircard. After a few weeks of use I have basically stopped recommending it. It's fine, but does not live up to the hype Rolling Square was putting out before release.
It does not have all of the capabilities of an AirTag, as you stated. Unfortunately, it lacks Ultra Wideband functionality, which allows for close proximity tracking and timely notifications when the AirCard is left behind. Hopefully, they can add those features in future versions.
Don't believe apple allows it (not seen any tags with UWB making 3rd party airtags mostly useless as apple doesn't have imprecise/Bluetooth signal finding like Samsung does when UWB is unavailable)
@@jkarandy It isn't an oversight :) unfortunately Apple's policies restrict third-party apps from offering this particular feature. Btw, we've been quite transparent about this limitation, actively discussing it throughout our campaign, on our product page, and in our FAQs. We believe that clear communication about our products is essential. Our priority is always customer satisfaction, and we'd hands down take a lost sale over an unhappy customer any day. In the long run, companies that don't prioritize customer satisfaction either change their approach or face challenges in the market. I hope this clarifies things for you!
@@jkarandy There aren't any third party Find My compatible trackers that have ultrawide band support. Apple still wants their own Airtag to be relevant so it's unlikely that they'll license the chip for other companies to use. Samsung does the same with their own trackers.
No third party find my has precision tracker. Apple does not have an API. Apple will also never release a wallet card. They want everyone not to have wallets and go digital. My only question is the rolling square also has RFID blocking. Just wonder how good it works?
Can anyone get the business card information using the. QR code on it? I feel like that would be the better way to access it. Also, if it’s card size it shouldn’t have any issues slipping into the little info slot on a lot of luggage right? Really cool piece of kit, I wish Apple had thought of this lol.
No, an AirTag will work perfectly fine in an RFID blocking wallet. The reason is an AirTag uses different technologies (Bluetooth Low-Energy/BLE and Ultra-Wideband/UWB) for tracking. Both are not blocked by RFID blocking wallets. AirTags use RFID only if you want to identify the tag by holding any phone close. And even that might be "active RFID" which is likely not fully blocked by RFID blocking wallets, which only block passive RFID.
Quick note : it is not rechargeable (but you can send it back to Rolling Square for a discount on your next card) and doesn't have the capability of an AirTag with Ultra Wideband (useful to have when you need to find it in your big pile of mess). So choose accordingly to how you like to use them and what you want to track :)
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
What do you mean big pile mess? What can’t it do that a airtag can. Be more specific please
@@Criticalmazeit means it can't piggy back off of other iPhones etc. It works more like a pair of airpods rather than an air tag.
@@thenerdshow No, it does not mean what you wrote. What it means is that you will not be able to have the precision finding feature (i.e. won't be able to find the exact location of the card when nearby).
@@RB-us6tfso it means what they wrote… that it’s tracking is the equivalent to that of AirPods rather than an actually AirTag
I thought about buying it, but I ordered Seinxon Wallet finder card. This one is thinner and rechargeable. Mini charger included. One full charge use for 6 months.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
Tom you did miss one feature that the Aircard is missing. I got the aircard when it came out and did not see any info about the missing feature on the product description.
The Aircard does not have Ultra Wideband capabilities that the airtag has. With a regular airtag (in most countries) you will get precise distance and direction in the form of an arrow on your phone. This uses the Ultra Wideband wireless protocol that apple has started including in all their devices. Without this feature the Aircard is not super accurate in tracking the exact location. You will still get a general idea and the beeping noise but if you want to know exact location the device is no better than the old Tile card.
The contact card and QR code features also become less desirable when you consider Apple is finally implementing contact sharing via your phones NFC. So really it just comes down to the desirable form factor as the only selling point for the Aircard. After a few weeks of use I have basically stopped recommending it. It's fine, but does not live up to the hype Rolling Square was putting out before release.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
Are there any cards like Ace tracker, Or Eufy tracker card that have this?
It does not have all of the capabilities of an AirTag, as you stated. Unfortunately, it lacks Ultra Wideband functionality, which allows for close proximity tracking and timely notifications when the AirCard is left behind. Hopefully, they can add those features in future versions.
Don't believe apple allows it (not seen any tags with UWB making 3rd party airtags mostly useless as apple doesn't have imprecise/Bluetooth signal finding like Samsung does when UWB is unavailable)
Still waiting for someone (Apple?) to make a flat tracker that supports precision finding where your phone can point you to exactly where it is
Yeah this is a glaring oversight and Rolling Square avoided the subject prior to release.
@@jkarandy It isn't an oversight :) unfortunately Apple's policies restrict third-party apps from offering this particular feature.
Btw, we've been quite transparent about this limitation, actively discussing it throughout our campaign, on our product page, and in our FAQs. We believe that clear communication about our products is essential. Our priority is always customer satisfaction, and we'd hands down take a lost sale over an unhappy customer any day.
In the long run, companies that don't prioritize customer satisfaction either change their approach or face challenges in the market. I hope this clarifies things for you!
@@jkarandy There aren't any third party Find My compatible trackers that have ultrawide band support. Apple still wants their own Airtag to be relevant so it's unlikely that they'll license the chip for other companies to use. Samsung does the same with their own trackers.
How long does the battery last on average?
2,5 years they claim
I just got one yesterday. I turned it on but haven’t been able to pair it with my iPhone
How's the alert volume vs Apple Air Tag volume? and does it have Ulta Wideband to work with my iPhone 15?
No, it does not support Ultra Wideband, which is a dealbreaker for me.
Tile has a credit card sized tracker and tracker is established as a company. What about Rolling Square data privacy?
It's a apple find my device (has nothing to do with rolling square, unless your using the NFC witch is mostly redundant because iPhone has NFC)
Does work only for apple or for samsung as well?
That version is Apple only, they have a kickstarter for a version that can either use Apple or Android’s version of Find My.
Does it work with Android?
No third party find my has precision tracker. Apple does not have an API. Apple will also never release a wallet card. They want everyone not to have wallets and go digital.
My only question is the rolling square also has RFID blocking. Just wonder how good it works?
Apple disables NFC when your phone is locked -.- It’s for protection.
I need the android version
Can anyone get the business card information using the. QR code on it? I feel like that would be the better way to access it. Also, if it’s card size it shouldn’t have any issues slipping into the little info slot on a lot of luggage right? Really cool piece of kit, I wish Apple had thought of this lol.
Also, first! Lol
the NFC issue I have seen it a lot in iOS but not android
This is not a review
Do you realize that you put your airtag into a RFID blocking wallet? LOL
Renders it 100% useless bro
No, an AirTag will work perfectly fine in an RFID blocking wallet. The reason is an AirTag uses different technologies (Bluetooth Low-Energy/BLE and Ultra-Wideband/UWB) for tracking. Both are not blocked by RFID blocking wallets. AirTags use RFID only if you want to identify the tag by holding any phone close. And even that might be "active RFID" which is likely not fully blocked by RFID blocking wallets, which only block passive RFID.