Review: This not only keeps your keys organized, but also makes them hard to lose
Last year, I downsized to a smaller wallet that fits in my front pocket (which you can see here). There is no need to carry all those credit cards and loyalty cards around when many are stored digitally on my phone.
I did the same thing a few years ago with my keys, cutting down the excess bulk I take with me each day. A smaller, lighter keychain can also prove easier to lose.
For the past several years, KeySmart has been making handy key organizers — some of which have a Tile tracker built-in. There’s a new option if you prefer keeping tabs on your keys using an Apple AirTag. Is it worth it?
Check out the new KeySmart Air
Courtesy: KeySmart
There’s not much to the KeySmart Air organizer, and that’s what I like about it the most. These are the key (get it?) details:
Holds/organizes up to five keys and a key fob
SmartShield leather that’s stain and water-resistant
Keeps an AirTag secure with a bumper that protects against drops
This is one of those “make life more convenient” kinds of accessories, and I was pretty excited to order one when it was released. The question is whether it would live up to expectations.
It’s a little like playing ‘Operation’
If you’ve ever owned a KeySmart or similar type of key organizer, the setup process can be somewhat tedious trying to get everything lined up correctly. At least it has been in my experience, but I’m a little more particular about the order I want my keys organized.
With the traditional organizer, you can add keys on both sides of the frame. On the KeySmart Air, you can only place them on one side, hence the smaller capacity.
Just remove the screw, insert the AirTag, then add your keys with the included spacers in between each one. That’s it. It took me a little longer because, in addition to three keys, I also included a USB drive that almost made it too thick.
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