KeySmart’s iPro Key Finder and Holder
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Rather than a tag that attaches to your keyring, the iPro becomes your key fob, able to hold up to 14 keys in one smart, high-tech holder.
Adding your keys in easy. Open two screws — you can use the included bottle opener or a coin — pop your keys on the screws, tighten them up, and that bit is done. It holds them quietly, eliminating that jingle-jangle associated with a keychain, and also prevents them tearing holes in your pockets.
The selection of U.K. keys I’m using here are a bit of a mish-mash and differ from the Kwikset and Schlage keys and their derivatives found in the US, so your efforts will likely look tidier than mine.
Assembly can be a bit fiddly, but the included tray helps make is easier.
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The tag has a finding range of around 150 feet (46 meters) and it works well both indoors and out. However, unlike AirTags, the iPro does not have precision finding capability (only AirTags and Apple’s own hardware have this feature).
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The tag is rechargeable using USB-C, and a charge lasts about 30 days. Just attach a cable and wait for the orange light to turn green.
It also comes with a cool little LED flashlight!
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The kit also comes with a handy bottle opener, loop ring, and a dozen spacers. Lastly, the iPro is tough, and resistant to impacts and abrasion, vital for something that’s going to be banging around in your bag 24/7.
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