Apple AirTag 4 Pack Review: Will Dad Stop Losing His Keys?
Four of Apple's second generation trackers with a louder chime and longer range, found through the Find My app. The end of the morning key hunt, for dads with an iPhone.
Yes, for an iPhone dad who loses keys, his wallet or luggage. Each tag plays a chime and points the way in Find My, and the battery lasts more than a year before an easy swap [1]. Skip it if he uses an Android phone, since AirTags set up with an iPhone or iPad [1].
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Pack | 4 trackers, 2nd generation [1] |
| App | Find My on iPhone, iPad, Mac [1] |
| Precision Finding | On iPhone and Apple Watch [1] |
| Speaker | 50% louder than the first generation [1] |
| Battery | More than a year, replaceable [1] |
| Size | 1.26 x 1.26 x 0.31 inches [1] |
| Model | MFEA4LL/A [1] |
Pros and cons
- One-tap setup with an iPhone or iPad [1]
- Step-by-step directions to a lost item [1]
- Louder chime than the first version [1]
- Longer finding range than before [1]
- Share an item's location with airlines if a bag goes missing [1]
- Standard battery he can replace himself [1]
- Location data is not stored on the tag [1]
The end of the morning key hunt
Every household has the same scene: a dad patting his pockets at the door while everyone waits in the car. An AirTag on the keys turns that hunt into a chime from under the couch cushion.
Four in a pack covers the usual suspects: keys, wallet, luggage and the car. That is why the four pack makes a better gift than a single tag.
What the second generation changed
The listing describes a 50% louder speaker with a new chime and upgraded Ultra Wideband and Bluetooth chips that find items from farther away [1]. Precision Finding now gives step-by-step directions on Apple Watch as well as iPhone [1].
The battery lasts more than a year and is a standard one he can replace when his iPhone alerts him [1]. He can also share a tag's location with trusted contacts or with more than 50 airline partners if a bag goes missing [1].
The iPhone rule and the missing hole
AirTags work through Find My and need an iPhone or iPad to set up [1]. On an Android phone they are the wrong gift, full stop.
The tag itself has no hole, so it needs a keyring holder or a wallet card sleeve. Budget a few dollars for those. The improved Precision Finding also needs a recent iPhone, while older ones still get basic finding [1].
Setting them up before Christmas
If you can, add holders for keys and a wallet in the same box, so every tag goes onto something the day he opens it.
From the same guide, it pairs with the Gerber Dime Multi-Tool for a keychain that does more, or with the BULLIANT Ratchet Leather Belt for a small everyday carry refresh.
FAQ
Does AirTag work with Android?
Not for setup. The listing says AirTag sets up with an iPhone or iPad and works through the Find My app [1]. If your dad uses an Android phone, choose a tracker made for Android instead, since an AirTag will not do him much good [1]
How long does the AirTag battery last?
The listing says AirTag (2nd generation) works for more than a year on a standard battery, and the iPhone alerts him when it is time to replace it [1]. The swap takes a few seconds and no tools, so the tags last for years [1]
What is new in AirTag 2nd generation?
According to the listing, a 50% louder speaker with a new chime, upgraded chips for a longer finding range and Precision Finding on Apple Watch as well as iPhone [1]. The enclosure uses 85% recycled plastic [1]. For a dad who loses things in a big house, the louder chime matters most [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for Apple AirTag (2nd Generation) 4 Pack
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