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3 Best Tracking Devices for Your Keys, Wallet, and More (2026)
I'd like to believe I'm organized. Reality suggests otherwise. I've left my smartphone in the refrigerator and spent hours searching for it. I've misplaced my AirPods and Oura Ring for days at a time. I once lost my house key for three months, only to find it in one of my hoodies. My typical strategy isn't to look harder; it's to assume whatever's missing will eventually reappear someday.
The problem is, lost items don't always cooperate. Even seasoned travelers know that once luggage disappears onto an airport conveyor belt, all you can do is hope. That's why Bluetooth trackers are essential. Yes, there are legitimate privacy concerns around tracking devices and misuse. But without Bluetooth and GPS trackers, I'd spend considerably more of my life wandering around my apartment wondering, “Where did I put that?”
These are the best Bluetooth trackers WIRED has tested and vetted. Still confused about how these devices work? We have more information on how to find your phone, how to track your luggage, and the best trackable luggage.
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Updated August 2026: I've added the UAG Metropolis Card and the Peak Design Beacon Finder Card. I've retested the Pebblebee Clip 5 and Card 5. Prices and links were also updated.
To find the best Bluetooth trackers, I use them as part of my daily routine, attaching them to the things I often misplace.
I'm testing the Motorola Moto Tag, Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2, the LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker, the Tracki Universal, and the Nomad Tracking Card Air. I'm also reevaluating all trackers in the Chipolo collection.
In the competition between Tile and Chipolo for the most ubiquitous tracker, I would not have guessed that Chipolo would be the one to land exclusive collaborations with both Apple and Google (cough, antitrust congressional hearings, cough). Yet here we are.
Why WIRED recommends: Chipolo has three separate product lines: the Chipolo Pop, Loop, and Card, plus bundles that work with the Chipolo app; all products are compatible with iOS and Android devices (and their respective tracking apps, Apple Find My and Android Find Hub) , and they have an IP67 rating against dust and water. WIRED editor Julian Chokkattu and I have tested several of these lines. They're at a similar price point to Tile's and come in a variety of colors. Setup is simple, especially if you use your phone's native app. I currently have a Card in my wallet. It's about the same size as one credit card and about as thick as two of them. It's also loud enough for me to hear even when it's in my wallet, inside my purse, and in another room. Like with the Tile, you can choose to get left-behind alerts if you leave the house without your keys.
The trade-offs: As with many trackers, the connection can get wonky—I sometimes have to walk around a bit—but it's usually able to find an accurate last location. —Adrienne So