Difference is that you can just buy a new AirTag or replace its battery on your own. I have an extra AirTag that I haven't used in the 4-pack that I bought. You can also buy your own wallet and not have to rely on whatever style Satechi makes. This product is trying to invent a convenience, but at $60, I think its a stretch.
Satechi recently came out with a Find My wallet that's designed to work with a passport, allowing you to keep tabs on your most important documents when you're traveling.
Priced at $60, the Passport Cover with Find My is made from a simple but attractive black vegan leather material. It has a book-like shape and it is sized to hold a passport on one side, with four card slots for IDs and credit cards on the other side. There's also a pocket that can be used for holding money or an airline ticket.
Unfortunately, there is no strap, zipper, or other closure method included, so if you have it stuffed with several things, there is a possibility that something could come out. Cards slot into the holders and there's also a holder for the passport, but it would be nice to have an extra layer of security keeping everything closed.
Satechi's Passport Cover can be added to the Find My app alongside AirTags and other Find My-equipped devices. It is able to be tracked through the "Items" tab in the Find My app, and setup is as simple as pushing a button and holding it near the iPhone.
All of the Find My features are included, so the Passport Cover can be tracked on a map with directions to it, it can play a sound out loud, and you can get alerts when it is left behind and separated from your iPhone. Find My devices use the Find My network when you're out of range, so if someone's iPhone is near the Passport Cover, you'll be updated with its location.
There is a built-in battery that Satechi says lasts for up to five months. It can be recharged using Qi, Qi2, or MagSafe, so while there is no cable to hassle with, you do need to have a wireless charger available. I much prefer the Qi-based charging to charging with a cable, and there is a ring on the front that lets you know where to charge.
The four card slots inside the Passport Cover have RFID protection to prevent card skimming from contactless credit cards for peace of mind.
I haven't had the Passport Cover on hand long enough to test its longevity, but the material is soft to the touch, pleasant to hold, and it feels durable. It is worth noting that while Satechi calls this a vegan leather, the texture does not resemble leather and it will not develop the same patina over time.
Bottom Line
There are passport holders that have built-in slots for AirTags, but Satechi's Passport Cover is sleeker and more convenient with built-in wireless charging. There are also several other Find My passport holders on the market, but many of them are more expensive. Some are cheaper, but for something as important as a passport, it's a good idea to go with a recognized brand.
If you're someone who travels often or if you have a big trip coming up where you want to make sure you can keep an eye on your passport, Satechi's Passport Cover is worth considering.
How to Buy
Satechi's Passport Cover with Find My can be purchased from the Satechi website or from Amazon for $59.99.
Note: Satechi provided MacRumors with a Passport Cover for the purpose of the review. No other compensation was received.
Article Link: Review: Keep Track of Your Passport With Satechi's Wallet With Find My Support
Yeah, I only carry it on my neck when getting through airports and never any other times.
Well. I could see it being helpful if you had it tagged, it was in the ‘safe’, and then suddenly it’s moving while you’re out to dinner?
Came here to say exactly this. I’d been tempted to buy a few of these credit card shape trackers too, but as far as I know none of them offer precision finding either.
May I introduce you to my wife? It absolutely is, I'm getting this for her.
One issue seldom addressed is the tone of the "Find My" alert. As people get older, their hearing range changes - it happens. They lose the ability to hear high tones. And I'm guessing - no judgment - that older people are more likely to misplace their keys, wallet, etc.
Satechi recently came out with a Find My wallet that's designed to work with a passport, allowing you to keep tabs on your most important documents when you're traveling.
Priced at $60, the Passport Cover with Find My is made from a simple but attractive black vegan leather material. It has a book-like shape and it is sized to hold a passport on one side, with four card slots for IDs and credit cards on the other side. There's also a pocket that can be used for holding money or an airline ticket.
Unfortunately, there is no strap, zipper, or other closure method included, so if you have it stuffed with several things, there is a possibility that something could come out. Cards slot into the holders and there's also a holder for the passport, but it would be nice to have an extra layer of security keeping everything closed.
Satechi's Passport Cover can be added to the Find My app alongside AirTags and other Find My-equipped devices. It is able to be tracked through the "Items" tab in the Find My app, and setup is as simple as pushing a button and holding it near the iPhone.
All of the Find My features are included, so the Passport Cover can be tracked on a map with directions to it, it can play a sound out loud, and you can get alerts when it is left behind and separated from your iPhone. Find My devices use the Find My network when you're out of range, so if someone's iPhone is near the Passport Cover, you'll be updated with its location.
There is a built-in battery that Satechi says lasts for up to five months. It can be recharged using Qi, Qi2, or MagSafe, so while there is no cable to hassle with, you do need to have a wireless charger available. I much prefer the Qi-based charging to charging with a cable, and there is a ring on the front that lets you know where to charge.
The four card slots inside the Passport Cover have RFID protection to prevent card skimming from contactless credit cards for peace of mind.
I haven't had the Passport Cover on hand long enough to test its longevity, but the material is soft to the touch, pleasant to hold, and it feels durable. It is worth noting that while Satechi calls this a vegan leather, the texture does not resemble leather and it will not develop the same patina over time.
Bottom Line
There are passport holders that have built-in slots for AirTags, but Satechi's Passport Cover is sleeker and more convenient with built-in wireless charging. There are also several other Find My passport holders on the market, but many of them are more expensive. Some are cheaper, but for something as important as a passport, it's a good idea to go with a recognized brand.
If you're someone who travels often or if you have a big trip coming up where you want to make sure you can keep an eye on your passport, Satechi's Passport Cover is worth considering.
How to Buy
Satechi's Passport Cover with Find My can be purchased from the Satechi website or from Amazon for $59.99.
Note: Satechi provided MacRumors with a Passport Cover for the purpose of the review. No other compensation was received.
Article Link: Review: Keep Track of Your Passport With Satechi's Wallet With Find My Support
I had the same experience and returned the device to Nomad. Way too many false positives.
Satechi recently came out with (..) black vegan leather material
