2 Best Bluetooth Trackers of 2026, Plus Honorable Mentions
Key takeaways
- The problem is, lost items don't always cooperate.
- These are the best Bluetooth trackers WIRED has tested and vetted.
- Best Bluetooth Tracker OverallChipolo Bluetooth TrackersJump to review$39 Amazon (Card)
Why this matters: a development in AI with implications for how people work, create, and decide.
Courtesy of Chipolo Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story 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 Air Pods 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.