This stylish gadget syncs with your phone to help you find your keys

In theory, traditional Bluetooth trackers like the AirTag and Pixel Tag work great as an accessory for your keychain. They give you peace of mind in case you lose your keys…again. In practice, however, they are not always the most practical solution, especially if you prefer a slim keyring. These gadgets can be too bulky for a keychain, plus they’re locked into a single ecosystem. As an alternative, there is the Orbitkey Key Organizer Tracker.

It’s a Bluetooth tracker, but instead of being an add-on that attaches to your keys, it functions like the key organizer itself. This sleek gadget keeps your keys stacked inside and held together by a locking mechanism, working much like a Swiss army knife. The Bluetooth tracker is integrated into the bracelet, neatly stored. Unlike other Bluetooth trackers, the Orbitkey Key Organizer Tracker supports Google Find Hub and Apple Find My. So you can use it with an Android or iOS device.

The Orbitkey Key Organizer Tracker serves as both a key fob and a Bluetooth tracking device. It can hold up to seven keys and there is a built-in D-ring for your car key ring. The tracker works like a typical Bluetooth locator. It can tell you where the device is via a map on the Find Hub or Find My app, and has the ability to play audio over the built-in speaker.

Rather than the coin cell battery you might find on other Bluetooth trackers, the Orbitkey tracker is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery, which can last up to five months on a single charge. A magnetic charging cable is included. While the Orbitkey Key Organizer Tracker may look like a nifty AirTag alternative for your keys, it has one main drawback: price.

While the Apple AirTag and Google Pixel Tag cost around $30 each, the Orbitkey costs $70 for the non-leather version and $85 for a version with real leather. Another thing you may want to consider is the IP rating. An AirTag has an IP67 rating, which means it can withstand brief periods of submersion in water. The Orbitkey, on the other hand, has IP65 protection, meaning it’s protected against dust and jets of water, not submersion.

To set up Orbitkey Key Organizer Tracker on an Android or iOS device, follow these steps:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Go to the Find My or Find Hub app on your phone.
3. Remove the locking mechanism from the Orbitkey.
4. Open the group.
5. Press and hold the round button for five seconds to put the tracker into pairing mode. You should see a blue LED indicator flashing.
6. In the Orbitkey pop-up that appears on your phone, tap Connect.

After setting it up, arrange your keys inside the cluster and you should be good to go. To manage the tracker, go to the Devices tab in the Find My or Find Hub app. From there, you can call the tracker, mark it as lost, or share its ownership with friends and family, just like you would with other gadgets that work with Apple’s Find My network.