I used to misplace my wallet all the time, which always led to a mad scramble before leaving the house. I tried remembering to place it on the valet tray next to my keys, but it often wound up somewhere else. That’s why when Nomad launched its Tracking Card, I immediately picked one up. Now, even if my wallet does go missing, I can easily track it down. If you’ve ever experienced that situation, you can grab the tracker at Amazon in either black or white for an all-time low of $23.20 (about $6 off) thanks to Prime Big Deal Days.
Nomad’s tracker is about the size of two standard credit cards smashed together (it’s officially 1.7mm thick), so it should have no problem slotting into the slimmest of wallets. I use a slim, minimal card wallet that is already packed with my ID, a Costco card, and credit cards. Even still, the Tracking Card fits without adding any noticeable bulk. The card itself features a sturdy polycarbonate body that has held up well over the past several months, despite being repeatedly sat on.
But the best part is its integration with Apple’s Find My network. It shows up in the Find My app under “items” and always lets me know when it’s out of range of my location. Because I use an iPhone, I also don’t have to download an additional app or share my info with another service. If it were to get lost — knock on wood — the Find My network can make tracking it down much more manageable by letting me see its last known or current location. The card can even emit a chime when I’m in Bluetooth range, though it’s not particularly loud.
Unfortunately, it lacks Apple’s “Precision Finding” feature, which is supported by iPhones and AirTags with the U1 chip. That means I can’t get real-time directional and distance guidance when the card goes missing. In that case, finding it requires a bit of detective work, like looking under a pile of laundry. Even without that feature, Nomad’s Tracking Card has been a great addition to my everyday carry, and with up to five months of battery life — which you can top off wirelessly via a Qi or MagSafe-compatible charger — it requires virtually no maintenance.
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