The best Apple AirTag accessories for 2024

It's easy to throw an AirTag in your coat pocket or the bottom of your backpack, but it's also easy for the tracker to fall out of these items. Enter Elevation Lab TagVault Fabric Holder, which adheres to a number of different fabric types to discreetly track your belongings. The outer ring of the Vault is super flexible, so once you stick it to the lining of your jacket or bag, it will move and adjust as you do the same with your stuff. The adhesive is quite strong, but it's still easy to insert or remove the AirTag as much as needed. The plastic case cap comes off with a little force, so you can remove your AirTag whenever you need to replace its battery.

Spigen Valentinus AirTag Cover is one of the best alternatives I've found to Apple's leather key fobs. It has a very similar design to the first-party accessory (although it's made from leather), but it's much cheaper at just $8. Your tracker nestles into the perfectly shaped leather AirTag loop and closes, and because the leather extends slightly on both sides of the tracker, there's very little chance of it popping out unexpectedly. I also like that it comes with a carabiner style key ring, which makes it easy to attach your stuff.

Orbitkey Leather Holder for AirTag is a more elegant version of Apple's accessory. It's a genuine leather case that opens just wide enough for you to slip your AirTag into its pocket. There's a quick-release ring attached to it, which takes some getting used to, but once you know how to open it, it's easy to attach to your keys. You basically just push one way on the ring of the holder to unlock it, which then allows you to attach the AirTag to a lanyard, your car keys, etc. This is a good option if you prefer your accessories to have a more polished look.

The Caseology Vault has a more utilitarian design, made from durable, textured TPU. The oval-shaped holder has an opening on one side into which you insert your AirTag. The other side has a smaller opening that attaches to the included carabiner, which is one of the better clips I've encountered in my testing. It's pretty basic as carabiners go, but it's better than a standard keychain, especially if you want to easily attach your AirTag to something other than your keys, like the straps of a backpack or even a pet collar. Overall, the Caseology Vault is one of the most attractive racks I've tested and will be a solid choice for anyone who doesn't need leather.

In the cases Woolenex AirTag Holder is a model as attractive as it is durable. The company's Woolenex fabric is made from a woven blend of polyester fibers that make the accessory lightweight, water-repellent, and resistant to fading and tearing. Incase makes many accessories from this material, and those who like premium fabrics that can also handle a bit of wear and tear will be drawn to it. The holder has a TPU snap closure and a circular cutout so as not to interrupt the AirTag signal. Plus, it lets you see any pretty engraving you might have on your tracker.

AirTags can also help you keep track of larger bags and luggage, and you can easily slip one into an interior pocket and call it a day. But if you prefer to hang the tracker outdoors, you'll need something a little larger and more flexible than a standard keychain. Secure Stand with Belkin Strap is a good option, and it's economical at just $13. The case opens in two pieces, allowing you to place the AirTag inside the circle and twist and snap the two halves together to lock it. You can then attach the AirTag to your luggage handle, dog collar, water bottle, or other object with the strap, which seems pretty sturdy.

I like the unique design of Belkin's Secure Holder, although it was difficult to open when the AirTag was inside. But it's a good thing for everyday use; your AirTag doesn't go anywhere when it's in the secure holder. I also appreciated its slightly raised edges, which provide additional protection against impacts and shocks.

Whether you attach an AirTag to your house keys or attach one to your child's backpack, you don't need to settle for a boring holder. There are a number of fun AirTag cases available right now and some of our favorites are from Elago. The accessories company offers a number of minimalist AirTag holders – which are good options if you're looking for something simple and cheap – but it also offers cases shaped like lawyers, ice cream bars, floppy disks and even retro gamepads. The best part is that, unlike other brands that can quickly raise prices when you want a fancy shaped case or a stand with your favorite character on it, Elago's playful cases won't cost you more than $15 each .

Keychains and straps aren't the best way to attach an AirTag to anything and everything. Items like bikes, coolers, luggage and other items would be better served by an adhesive backing. Pelican offers one of the most protective products available today: the Protective case with sticker has a two-piece design that you open to insert your AirTag inside. It's basically a little box that your AirTag lives in while it tracks your stuff. You can stick it to your items using the strong adhesive panel on the back of the case, and Pelican even includes an extra adhesive pad in the package, just in case you need another one. Although the case itself is a little difficult to open at first, it shows how difficult it would be for your AirTag to accidentally come out of it.