•Bluetooth & Find My Network: MFi-certified AirTag alternatives also use Bluetooth technology to communicate with Apple’s Find My network. Like Apple’s AirTag, they leverage nearby Apple devices to anonymously update their location.
•Find My App Integration: These devices are designed to work seamlessly with Apple’s Find My app, so you can track them just like AirTags. When you attach one to an item and mark it as lost, the same Find My network helps locate it.
•No Ultra-Wideband (UWB): Most MFi-certified AirTag-compatible devices don’t include UWB technology for Precision Finding, as the U1 chip is an Apple-exclusive feature. Therefore, while they still provide reliable tracking, they may not offer the highly accurate direction and distance guidance that Apple’s own AirTags offer on UWB-supported iPhones.
•Design & Features: MFi-certified trackers can vary in design and features. Some may include additional features such as louder speakers, longer battery life, or different form factors compared to Apple’s AirTag, while maintaining compatibility with the Find My ecosystem.
•Privacy and Security: Like Apple’s AirTags, MFi-certified devices are built with privacy in mind. They follow the same encrypted and anonymous location-sharing rules through the Find My network, ensuring user privacy is protected.