I tag my kids with Apple Air bracelets so I can track them – people say I’m traumatising them but it’s smart
KEEPING kids safe is the top priority for parents.
But one mum has sparked a debate after revealing she’s made some tracker bracelets for her daughters.
The Stevens Family, who post under @stevensfam, uploaded a video saying: “I saw a TikTok about a mom who puts Apple Air tags in bracelets on her kids and I thought it was the coolest thing.
“You can find them on Amazon and you can track them and make a beeping noise.
“And you can train your kids to come when they hear the beeping noise.”
AirTag is a tiny device created by Apple to be attached to objects such as keys or luggage, which can be tracked using an iPhone.
The AirTag can only work with Apple’s Find My app, which is already available for finding a lost iPad, Apple Watch, or iPhone.
According to the official Apple website, a feature called Precision Finding can show you the exact distance and direction to locate your lost item that has been attached to the AirTag.
The mum also advised you could put the trackers in the sole of kids’ trainers if they don’t like wearing bracelets.
Many parents praised the idea for being perfect for keeping kids safe in public, with one saying: “Love this idea!”
One person joked: “I need this for my husband to track his location.”
However, not everyone was a fan.
One person wrote: “It’s giving shock collar vibes.”
Another added: “Other people can track them too, scary!”
And another said: “I’m just here for the negative comments.”
The mum replied saying: “Hangout a while and you’ll find some funny ones. So far the best one is I’m traumatising them.”
HOW SAFE ARE AIRTAGS?
Despite the usefulness of these AirTags, media reports have warned users of how criminals are misusing this technology in clandestine ways.
In December 2021 for example, a woman named Ellie Tindall told the News 3 Channel that she noticed she was stalked when she found an AirTag attached to her car while helping her friend relocate.
Since the AirTag is usually put in a bag or attached to an object, PCMag.com recommends that you regularly check your bags, purses, and luggage.
It will alert you if someone has placed an AirTag on your person without your knowledge.
Also if an AirTag has been separated from its owner for a while, it will begin making an alert sound.
Apple has built an app for Android to help you uncover rogue AirTag trackers.
The app is called Tracker Detect.