10 Products That Will Help You Find Those Items You’re Always Losing

It seems that no morning is complete until we’ve been derailed by a missing essential. Keys? Nowhere to be found in the trinket dish by the entryway. Headphones? One’s on the nightstand, the other remains MIA.
Luckily, in 2024, we have an array of gadgets that can help you track them down with the press of a button — and we’ve scoured the internet to bring you the best of the bunch.
See below for reviewer-loved gadgets that ensure your phone, cars, keys, and luggage don’t have to be headache-inducing when they decide to sprout legs and walk away.
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Reviewers rave about this GPS tracker for its sleek, discreet design and impressive battery life. The companion app not only helps you remember where you parked but also tracks your car’s location if it’s stolen. This is especially handy for parents of new drivers.
Promising review: “Does what it says. Battery has lasted for weeks now and I’m still at 60%. This was great when I had forgotten where I parked and I also feel better knowing my car is safe or at least if something were to happen I can track it. If I break down I can send directions. This is an amazing product.” — Jennifer
Apple AirTags can be tracked through the Find My app on your iPhone, and are especially beloved by travelers who’ve frequently landing at their location and arrived at baggage claim to discover their luggage is still somewhere over the Atlantic. These Bluetooth tracking devices significantly streamline the recovery process.
Promising review: “I have only used them for tracking my luggages during travel and they are very good in locating my luggages’ whereabout. They seem quite smart in when to alert me about the luggages are physically apart from my phone. When I left my luggage in the car, I could then locate where the car was parked.” — tdwong
Powered by the same technology that enables AirPods to work their magic, this smart passport case is perfectly sized for your travel documents and essential cards, and even includes a slot for your paper boarding pass. Juice up the sleek, wire-free device with any MagSafe charger every three months for peak performance and never worry about misplacing your passport again.
Promising review: “I use this to keep my credit cards and passport protected and safe while traveling. Love the rechargabilty and long battery life. Just big enough for the job, and light. Looks classy, too.” — NotTheDude
The ultra sleek Typecase wallet is durable, functional, and above all, is specifically designed to accommodate an AirTag. The phrase “where’s my wallet?” will be soon be replaced by “let me check my app.” Consider the morning scramble all but gone.
Promising review: “After losing my previous wallet, I’m really happy this turned out to match the description perfectly. The leather is high-quality and feels durable. The smart design fits my AirTag perfectly, providing added peace of mind. It’s compact yet spacious enough to hold all my essential cards. This wallet is exactly as described and has quickly become an everyday essential. The features are great.” — Ryan Lopez
If you want to nix the frustration of having to search high and low for your computer charger, set up these magnetic clips right on your desk. Not only do they keep cords in one place, they also prevent tangled wires and keep your work space clean and tidy.
Promising review: “The adhesive pads are incredibly strong and have stayed firmly in place without any issues, even on vertical surfaces. The magnets are powerful enough to keep the cables securely in place, yet still allow for smooth movement when you need to adjust or remove a cable. Even the ones mounted underneath my monitor remain locked in, which was a pleasant surprise.” — Ben T.
Guilty of neglecting to put your earbuds back in their appropriate case? First, we’re not judging, as we are also guilty and second, you may want to invest in this less-than-$10 silicone case. It’s AirTag compatible but doesn’t feel bulky, and you’ll save money in the long run (i.e. you won’t have to pay the hefty replacement price for your lost charging case).
Promising review: “Hopefully now I’ll be able to find my charging case if I lose it again. (I’m still grieving the one I just had to replace this week for $80.) This seems sturdy enough. Absolutely a good deal for the price.” — amfrazi
Keys have the uncanny tendency to go missing when you’re already running late, right? Thankfully the Tile Bluetooth tracker makes it easy to locate your car or house keys in seconds. It’ll start “ringing” a siren song to help you find it.
Promising review: “Buy it. Just buy it. Have you ever been late and unorganized and you have everything but your keys? This little sucker can be activated thru your phone and the keys sing a little song. You ever lose your phone but know where your keys are? You can use this to find your phone as well. I use it more to find my phone than my keys.” — Manda Moore
As one reviewer notes, this magnetized silicone strap “seems silly” but can save you hundreds of dollars on lost earbuds. It keeps AirPods in place without compromising Bluetooth capability, an especially useful feature for frequent fliers who’ve lost their devices to the rows of seats underneath them.
Promising review: “Seems silly but 100% worth the buy. I fly A LOT, and I am always too afraid to wear my AirPods on flights because I’ve dropped one under the seat a couple of times while sleeping or just moving around. This product is great — keeps my AirPods from falling, and I can confidently nap on flights without losing a pod. Highly recommend!” — Amazon Customer
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag2 is water- and dust-resistant, designed with an attached keyring that makes it easy to attach to backpacks and luggage handles along with more “complicated” things like bicycles that don’t have a storage packet.
Promising review: “The trackers work very well. They are easy to use and they connect very well. Having has helped me keep peace of mind one of the trackers is for my cat that like to walk out. It is very well worth the money.” — Giblanco1
Your wallet should hold the following: cards, keys, a credit card-sized Bluetooth tracker like this one from Tile. This compact accessory has a three-year battery life and can easily fit into passport holders and tiny purses. You can also get these in a 2-pack.
Promising review: “This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I often misplace my wallet. Usually it’s right in my house but I can’t find it. With one press of the button it alerts the tile and I can find it within seconds. Another nice feature is that you can hit the button on the tile to find your phone.” —Beachlife