The best AirTag accessories of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Likely one of Belkin's most secure AirTag accessories yet, the Secure Holder with Wire Cable for AirTag is designed to attach to luggage, purses, keys, or other belongings with ease. It comes in white or black and features an allen key design to ensure your AirTag won't fall out of the holder, or that the wire will unlock from what it's attached to. 

I am slightly embarrassed to even write this, but the Belkin AirTag holder is so protective, that I initially struggled getting the holder open with the allen key and removing the cable to latch it onto my bag. This is by no means any fault of Belkin, but rather user error and my longstanding issue remembering "righty tighty, lefty loosey." Anyways, this AirTag holder isn't going anywhere once its locked, and your AirTag won't be escaping, either. 

The wide wire loop makes this a great holder for affixing to many things, and it's especially great for those awkward bag handles that are too thick for carabiners or key rings. I probably wouldn't use this style on something like my keys, but If I had to buy only one AirTag accessory off of this list for attaching to a bag, this one would be it. I only wish it came in a few more fun colors like pink, blue, green, purple, or a neon color, which would make them easier to spot if you used them on the outside of luggage like Belkin suggests. 

Current customers on the Belkin site said they liked the overall quality, performance, security, and ease of use of the Secure Holder, generating an average o f4.7/5 stars on the site. However, some users said they also experience some trouble opening the holder, and that the allen key strips the screw, though I haven't personally experienced the latter in my time testing. 

Belkin Secure Holder with Wire Cable for AirTag features: Allen key locking system | Braided wire cable | Open design to show engravings | Raised edge to prevent scratches 

The KeySmart Air is the "core" of ZDNET's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes' keychain. This handy tool is both the main key loop and a case for Kingsley-Hughes' AirTag, so he doesn't lose his entire keychain in one swipe.

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The KeySmart is available in genuine leather, faux leather, or a flex material. It can store up to 5 keys and it keeps them securely in order, and has a carabiner clip style keyring built in to add your other essentials, like a car fob. 

Customers on the KeySmart website said they liked the easy key organization and leather options the KeySmart Air provides, giving it an overall 4.25/5 stars on the site. Customers also said they liked the easy setup and secure screws. 

KeySmart Air features: Holds up to 5 keys | Keeps keys in order | Three material options | Included keyring | Designated AirTag spot | Easy set-up

The Ridge wallet is a slim RFID blocking wallet designed to handle up to 12 cards. Cash can be stored via a cash strap or money clip on the outside of the wallet, and the brand offers three AirTag configurations for tracking: an AirTag holder designed to  or  for $25, or the AirTag carbon add on holder that attaches outside any Ridge wallet for $40. 

The Ridge offers durability and functionality, while also providing you with top-notch security and smart capabilities. Although it is a bit pricey, it comes with a lifetime warranty to keep up with your daily use and a risk-free 99-day trial period. And all things considered, a quality, traditional-leather-style wallet could easily run you over the $100 mark too, which makes this long-term investment worth it in my opinion. 

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The practicality coupled with the RFID technology, numerous color and metal options, and the addable AirTag tracker makes the Ridge nearly-faultless, beyond the fact that it can get a little chunky if it's full to the brim with cards (but alas, what wallet doesn't?). This is a great wallet for small handbags, concert or stadium bags, or going out, too. 

Current Ridge customers said on the website that they liked the wallet capacity, durability, design, and functionality of the Ridge wallet. The wallet features a 4.8/5 starts online, and 97% of customers said they'd recommend the Ridge wallet to a friend. Several customers said they were repeat purchasers, and that their wallets stood the test of time.

Ridge Wallet features: RFID blocking | Accessories and add ons available | Several materials and designs | Cash strap or money clip for cash storage 

Nomad's Card for AirTag allows you to pop an AirTag into a thin card-like casing which makes it easy to slide into a traditional wallet, bag, or pocket and transform its tracking capabilities. It is shaped like a credit card with a spot in the center for your AirTag, and it uses Apple's Find My technology to easily link up to your iPhone. 

Nomad says that the AirTag is about as thick as 10 standard credit cards, and claims that the card does not add any additional thickness to your wallet as long as you place the card in a deep pocket to avoid stretching your wallet or bowing your credit cards. 

When I tested this AirTag card on my personal Coach Billfold wallet, I found that claim to be semi-true. It definitely does still add a touch a bulkiness regardless of what pocket it was placed into (as I completely expected it to, an AirTag card is not and won't ever be as thin as a credit card), but I can confirm that it works best in the deep pockets of the wallet instead of the tighter, front pockets. Regardless, for $20, I think this is one of the best ways to upgrade an existing traditional wallet with tracking capabilities. The product itself feels durable and of quality, and I appreciated how seamlessly yet securely the AirTag pops into the Nomad card. 

Current Card for AirTag users on Nomad's website said they liked the overall quality and functionality of the AirTag card, with some even saying it adds a nice structure to their existing wallet. Customers also said they liked how much better of a job the card does at integrating an AirTag into a wallet as opposed to just leaving a loose AirTag in a wallet pocket, despite it adding some slight bulk. 

"The product is great but it's going to add some bulk to your wallet, not the product's fault, but it's the design of the AirTag. Still, this is the easiest way to carry an AirTag. The quality of the product is really good, and it's a convenient tool to have," one customer said in their review. 

Nomad Goods Card for AirTag features: Polycarbonate frame provides structure | Soft-touch TPU surface | Easily insert/remove your AirTag with snap-in AirTag mount geometry 

Catalyst's Rugged Dog Collar ($25) is designed to be used in tandem with the waterproof  ($35) to provide a seamless and easy way to track your furry friend. 

Launched at CES 2024, the collar comes with a quick-release press buckle, D-ring metal, and another buckle to adjust the length. The protection case has an open-front patent design for the AirTag to fully project sound and locate your dog. 

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The collar is made with durable nylon webbing that's resistant to scratches and tears. It's also designed to resist licking and handle rough-and-tumble play. And for dogs who enjoy swimming or water sports, the collar's material is quick-drying. Plus, the Clip-It AirTag Case is waterproof for up to 330 feet with an IP68 dust and water resistance rating (AirTags are waterproof up to 3.3 feet). 

The collar comes in black or blue colors, as well as four sizes with varied lengths, but they all measure one inch wide. 

Catalyst Rugged Collar features: Scratch and tear resistant | Designed in tandem with Clip-It AirTag case | Designed to project locater ping sound | Quick release buckle | D-ring metal | Adjustable 

Case-Mate's Tough Sport AirTag holder allows you to secure and protect your AirTag to almost anything. The design features a long, ultra strong strap that's loop-able to secure onto your keys, luggage, purses, and anything else you want to keep track of. When I tested these AirTag holders over the last few months, I found them to be the most versatile style as opposed to ones with keychains or carabiners, which sometimes can't secure on everything. 

The long strap makes it easy to secure on backpack handles, for example, or even the inside key holder of a bag. I also liked that compared to some other picks on this list, these holders are super easy to setup and use, and didn't require any other fussing. They pop in and out quickly and with ease. The colors are a big plus for me too, especially if you're looking for some flare and style, or like me, color coordinate most purchases. 

I personally think this loop design offers some of the most use cases, especially just for tracking everyday essentials, and has a great overall value. 

Current customers on Best Buy said they liked the overall value and easy to use nature of the Case-Mate AirTag holder. One customer even said that it's held up great over repetitive daily use across several months. 

Case-Mate Tough Sport AirTag Holder features: Durable outer shell | Long, ultra strong strap | Loopable | Easily insert or remove AirTag | One year limited warranty | Easy to use 

The rugged build protects your AirTag from bumps and drops, yet it's still lightweight enough to carry around daily. When I tested this AirTag holder, I immediately was impressed with the quality and value -- it feels way more expensive than it is, and I could see it holding up particularly well through years of use. I did struggle a bit to pop the AirTag in and out of this holder however, though after a bit of effort was able to secure it in place, and it stays secure. 

This is a great option for someone looking for a durable AirTag keychain and holder combo, and it would work well on clunkier items like luggage or sports or gym bags, too. My main complaint with this Spigen holder is that it's just too utilitarian and "rugged" for my liking, and offers more of a masculine look, which is of no fault of the product itself, just a personal preference. 

If you're into the rugged look, this keychain is great, and would make an awesome gift or stocking stuffer, too. I wish it came in other colors or a slimmer design that was maybe more dainty in appearance. 

Current customers on Amazon said they liked the quality, ease of use, and fit of this Spigen keychain, with many emphasizing that it feels well-made and durable. However, some customers said they could've gotten away with something cheaper and that it looks too utilitarian for what they wanted. 

Spigen Rugged Armor AirTag case features: Lightweight | Modern design | Polycarbonate construction | Rugged build | Carabiner doubles as bottle-opener 

Nomad's Horween leather keychain combines everyday luxury with maximum practicality. Simply slip your AirTag into this little pouch AirTag holder, and that's it. The Nomad keychain feature a thermoformed leather shape that gives a unique look, and it comes with a stainless steel keyring. 

When I tested this AirTag holder, I quickly understood why so many customers liked it. It's an everyday beautiful item that looks and feels sleek and sophisticated, and upgrades the look of your keyring. I liked that it fully covered the AirTag to prevent scratches or damage, and also conceal it. The keychain looks just like a leather accessory, and you wouldn't suspect an AirTag to be inside at all. 

It also was easy to setup, opened and close easily to add and remove the AirTag (yet still kept it secure), and the included keyring isn't one of the cheap, thin ones. It's a thicker, stainless steel ring which helps to elevate the overall look as well. This is a great piece for someone wanting a clean, upgraded look for their keyring, and my only complaints on it are that it -- like other options on this list -- lacks color options or material options. I'd love to see a version of this made with different materials and fun colors, though I do keep in mind that that's not really Nomad's style. 

Current customers on Nomad's website said they liked the overall look and feel of this keychain, with many emphasizing how it patinas nicely. One customer said that it's a perfect blend of subtle and nice. "This pouch styled holder from Nomad is just the right amount of subtle while still feeling nice in the hand and very light on the ring. The leather feels good to the touch and should age nicely - the whole piece is pretty unassuming at first really, but look a little closer and you'll see the thick stitching, the sealed seems, and simple lettering of the nomad pressed in just so. Very nicely done," they wrote in their review. 

However, some customer said that the black leather version's keyring experienced some paint peeling over time. 

Nomad Leather Keychain for AirTag features: Made of Horween leather | Leather ages with use | Conceals and protects AirTag | Sleek and simple design | Affordable luxury feel | Thermoformed leather shape | Stainless steel ring included