If you are looking for a cheaper “AirTag” that works with Apple Find My network, the Ugreen Smart Tag is a good alternative.

You can get it around S$14 on Shopee or Lazada. Four colors are available: Black, Pink, Blue, and Mocha.

Ugreen Smart Tag - Box Front
Ugreen Smart Tag – Box Front
Ugreen Smart Tag - Box Back
Ugreen Smart Tag – Box Back
Ugreen Smart Tag - Box
Ugreen Smart Tag – Box
Ugreen Smart Tag - Box Contents
Ugreen Smart Tag – Box Contents

Of course, being this cheap means it lacks certain features. In this case, it lacks the Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) and Near-Field Communication (NFC).

Ugreen Smart Tag - Front
Ugreen Smart Tag – Front

Ugreen Smart Tag only has Bluetooth 5 with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). So you cannot use your iPhone to find precisely where your tag is, as UWB is lacking.

Ugreen Smart Tag - Back
Ugreen Smart Tag – Back

It comes with six stickers to indicate whether the Smart Tag is for keys, backpack, luggage, bicycle, car, or favourite.

Ugreen Smart Tag - Sticker
Ugreen Smart Tag – Sticker

Battery-wise, it uses the same battery as AirTag, the CR2032. Because it lacks UWB and NFC, the battery can last about 2 years, versus the AirTag of about 6 months.

Ugreen Smart Tag - Open
Ugreen Smart Tag – Open

One troublesome part of the Ugreen Smart Tag is that you will need an ejector tool to open up the back case to change the battery.

Ugreen Smart Tag - Small Hole
Ugreen Smart Tag – Small Hole

In terms of size, it is not much bigger than AirTag. Ugreen Smart Tag measures 36 x 36 x 7.4 mm, while AirTag is 32 (diameter) x 8 (height) mm. Both are about the same weight, about 11g.

Ugreen Smart Tag - With Apple AirTag
Ugreen Smart Tag – With Apple AirTag

Because it lacks NFC, you must manually add it using the Find My iOS App.

Ugreen Smart Tag - iOS Add
Ugreen Smart Tag – iOS Add

I bought this just to try it out. Personally, I still prefer the Apple AirTag because of the UWB.

Ugreen Smart Tag
Ugreen Smart Tag