I left my backpack on the train - Apple AirTags Review

The point of Apple’s new AirTags is to help you find your lost items. So we set up the ultimate test, leaving an AirTagged backpack on public transport to see how easy it is to get it back.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - What is an Apple AirTag?
0:41 - What Lost Mode is and how to enable it
1:07 - Finding a lost set of keys with an AirTag attached
1:31 - How Apple AirTags work
2:13 - Real World Test #1 - The Lost Keys
3:41 - Let's talk about the design and price
4:37 - Personal privacy explanation
5:27 - Trying to find the backpack
7:09 - Backpack update
8:00 - Trying to get the backpack from lost and found
8:59 - Final thoughts
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[@JonasLekevicius]

4:33 transition is next level.

[@giacomosmiderle9717]

Thought the same thing

[@Thai.H]

It's pretty cool

[@channelname10yearsago68]

It's luma key if you want to try

[@LunatheCatte]

@@Thai.H Sooo cool

[@leonflpqzhz4765]

Meh, saw that transition a lot of times on Top gear

[@seibastianmustermann1674]

No one at the airport: " i can make my backpack do beeping sounds"😂

[@tiestofalljays]

oh no

[@sernikpl2010]

This was my first thought. I remember abandoned bags were an alert raiser a while ago due to events. May have been more UK though.

[@herranton]

@@sernikpl2010 They're in Canada. If it exploded, people would just get covered in maple syrup.

[@francisacemaglalang1701]

Cause real bombs beeps to give people a chance to escape

[@rigelkentdelrosario5214]

noo

[@pacitoman9721]

At first I didn't like Jonathan, but now I'm convinced he's the perfect guy to host this channel. It's really nice seeing LMG grow this much as a media production company.

[@2raddude]

Absolutely. It’s easy not to like something new or different but I am glad the community has given him a chance. He’s easily proved himself

[@adriancp9957]

Yeah, it certainly does not feel like the usual LMG type of production. I was unsure of the host at first, but he has quickly gained my acceptance.

[@Wyrmnax]

Yes, he is a good host. Gives the LMG vibe, but is a complete Apple guy. Must have been hard to find, tbh.

[@WesleyDechavez]

lesson learned: stop judging other people

[@AlwaysBolttheBird]

He confused me at first but I like the polar opposite of him vs LTT. He’s so calm and it forts the channel so well

[@Vionentus]

Thanks for the Video! So I recently received an AirTag 4-pack as a gift and immediately put one on my Keyring and one on my backpack. I thought of putting one in my wallet but thought to myself, "I never lose my wallet!" A few days later, I had tempted fate far too much and, sure enough, couldn't find my wallet. I finally found it on the cushion of my chair but thought to myself. An AirTag would have made that a lot easier to find. After testing some wallets, I found the best quality from one of the webs that I tried. The wallet is made of good material and is durable. It fits my four cards in the middle with two additional cards on the side and any spare case. It isn't too bulky.

[@meirzula]

Thats so true, where did you get the airtag wallet from?

[@Vionentus]

@@meirzula they called vionentus

[@meirzula]

@@Vionentus thanks found them!

[@Emira_75]

You sound like you're losing your mind no offence, keep track of yo ahit man

[@mikixd7956]

i feel like most mac channels will have to improve the production quality to stay relevant

[@IamYuto]

I hope they will improve, but often it's also "whoever comes first wins". By now there are a plenty of reviews and videos, however, this is definitely a more "real life situation" video which I appreciate.

[@SN-hn9zi]

Yeah this a way more polished video style like the Verge unlike LTT’s other videos which is great.

[@Mrm842]

And the review quality as well.

[@jrk1]

Imho Snazzy labs is pretty close on this regard.

[@malfaroangel3896]

Linus is a literal god. He reinvent the tech journalism industry.

[@hughgreen7114]

And in todays video we see if an air tag can survive a controlled detonation by the bomb squad by leaving a unattended bag secured with an electronic device

[@TalesOfWar]

Thats exactly what they'd do if this was in the UK lol.

[@wta1518]

@@TalesOfWar or US.

[@Swaggless]

I was thinking that myself. Canada must be a chiller place. In more ways than just temperature, mind you. LOL

[@citywitt3202]

Can you imagine if it started beeping after the explosion?

[@npbevo]

I think Australia too

[@jayc5942]

This also proves how nice and honest Canadians are. Makes me want to move there.

[@TheHammerGuy94]

I can imagine airtags being used in countries with high theft rates. they'll just remove it when they steal it. some companies will have to get creative over how to attach and hide the airtags inside the backpack.

[@de_stroyed]

@@TheHammerGuy94 You can just hide the Airtag within the backpack by cutting a opening inside the pack and slipping it in there.

[@bananalord8575]

@@de_stroyed Right? Like why isn't that the obvious thing to do XD?

[@Renegade605]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ-vaKaAjseffbs Some US cities are pretty honest too.

[@IcidLink]

@@TheHammerGuy94 yes they will raid the Back for everything with value and trow away the back incl. Airtag

[@LAMBOURNEmusic]

Sometimes I forget that this channel is based in Vancouver. Love supporting local creators!

[@mathisnocquet9962]

0:31 You do that in Paris, it goes on bomb threat throughout the city and the guy is in custody for attempted homicide Tu fais ça à Paris ça part en alerte à la bombe dans toute la ville et le mec est en garde à vue pour tentative d'homicide

[@danielcooper1124]

Lol, same here in London. Same would happen even if you put your bag on the seat next to you.

[@MuitoDaora]

You do that in Brazil and you would find that Airtag alone in the bin, if the battery wasn't stollen.

[@Gugapazp]

@@MuitoDaora Yeah the battery would definitely be stolen xD

[@Halarue]

Yeah this brings really bad memories. Unattended bags in the metro is a bit no-no

[@perpetualcollapse]

@@MuitoDaora That’s what I’ve been thinking since the announcement of AirTags. Those things are going to be some of the most stolen items of all time with how easy it is to remove the battery.

[@MathematicalMischief]

Linus, probably: so does anyone want to explain why the Bomb Squad found an unattended backpack of prototype merch on a train? Jonathan: it was for a video. Madison (in the background): it's because your merch is da bomb (tssssssssss)

[@gingerman5123]

Damnit, this got me good. I adore Madison... She's added just the right amount of dumbfuckery LMG was missing. She's fantastic.

[@angel-bt2em]

I didn't catch the joke ._.

[@LivvieLynn]

Linus mentioned they read most of the comments. Let's hope Madison sees this. lol

[@MathematicalMischief]

@@LivvieLynn I should Tweet at her about it for the lols

[@kirbykilledgod]

@@angel-bt2em it was saying that Madison is always joking

[@SyFy412]

I feel like this might be the best airtag video that won’t get as much views as it should.

[@pennryan970]

This is my new favorite. I'm so glad you were hired. This channel feels slick yet intimate. I would love to see your coverage of the new iPads.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

I spotted you and Andy last thursday filming at marine skytrain station! EDIT: I actually see my car at 6:05

[@sirbughunter]

You got a Tesla? :O

[@sherlockmaverick]

SO COOL! (only the 2 of them were there?)

[@nintendoatarikiller]

@@sherlockmaverick yeah, Andy was following Jonathan with a camera

[@LaureanRay]

@@nintendoatarikiller Woah thats cool!

[@sherlockmaverick]

@@nintendoatarikiller So cool!

[@LunaForeverr]

The production value of this new channel is INSANE! Keep it up!

[@jonathanp720]

this production value needs to be applied to channel supper fun

[@Dileep1714]

@@jonathanp720 probably not cause channel super fun is something that is meant to feel casual and not like super thought

[@ryanhamstra49]

It helps when you aren’t really starting from scratch, he’s starting with a production company that has 15-20 M subs and 50+ employees. Not bashing the channel! But he’s not a guy in his moms basement with a camcorder like linus at the beginning of LTT.

[@westisinmyblood1240]

@@ryanhamstra49 Linus is a warrior!

[@ProfessorArcticPine]

The Horst Power seat belt cushion is hilarious. I get the joke, just wasn't expecting you to lay into it more than just your twitter handle 😂

[@macaddress]

They were a great gift from a friend!

[@ProfessorArcticPine]

@@macaddress Fair enough, love little personal gifts like that. Keep up the great work with the channel, love the content so far :)

[@user-rd3jw7pv7i]

This is what brandon and andy has been dreaming of making for the past several years working on LMG: making cinematic contents

[@daraclancy2875]

I feel like leaving an unattended backpack on a train maybe isn't the best idea for several reasons...

[@Mikkelfgm]

That’s what I thought 😬

[@hateway2137]

Yeah, they shouldn't have done it, there are other ways to test AirTags out

[@amillusion1]

They're Canadian, this definitely wouldn't go well in the US 😂

[@georgeebberson6]

This was my immediate thought too, the hide/find (where someone keeps track of the location of the item) is far safer IMO

[@Mikkelfgm]

This action would have triggered some massive police action here in Northern Europe 😂

[@cato447]

Last time I forgot my backpack in a train station the German version of the FBI (Train stations are national territory for some reason) rolled in and wanted to take a look at my backpack. They needed to call the Bombdogs to make sure there is only a laptop inside. Was one week after all the terror in Paris. They were on high alert.

[@ivchatov]

'Let's leave a backpack unattended on a train to do a video!' I wonder how many people at LMG looked at this idea and said 'Yeah go ahead.'

[@captainchris2]

This is the most professional apple channel I know

[@GB570]

"Live Laugh Liao" lol I love it

[@follymetric]

Yeah like I kind of need it, can't find it in the store

[@galaxy3432]

@@follymetric +1

[@dosgaming9715]

isn't that the one that dennis bought for his 5.000 $ intel extreme tech upgrade?

[@GB570]

@@dosgaming9715 yes it is

[@xrfiltration9188]

Timestamp

[@shreymalik]

The concept and production are so well thought out!

[@Oliver_Saer]

...Except for the fact that they decided to leave an unattended backpack on public transport in the middle of a population zone, sure.

[@39zack]

@@Oliver_Saer and?

[@Oliver_Saer]

@@39zack You must be young if you don't remember why that's a bad idea. Look up the 7/7 bombings.

[@39zack]

@@Oliver_Saer I know, but I think Canada is not that much on their toes. Beside a camera person seems to keep an watch on it.

[@H.T.H.]

Great video

[@cituskai]

You leaving the studio was so refreshing! I really liked the format. Also that you tested the AirTag in a practical way rather than just spew off its specs and testing in a very controlled environment. Kudos !

[@theangerycatt3230]

Wow big props to the team for this wonderful video. A mix of review and real life test with those smooth transitions and a very good script. Couldn't ask for more! Congrats !

[@mrgrumpy888]

Wow. If you leave a bag unattended like that in a train in Europe the EOD has immobilized the entire line for hours.

[@Raptr121]

As a public transportation driver, I am surprised that no one checked this. I agree shit would have been shut down.

[@siddhantdeepful]

I am pretty sure they kept a person to actually keep an eye on it and inform the authorities what was going on

[@wta1518]

Do that at an airport and it makes the EOD look like they ignore all safety precautions.

[@brenlouissurio2404]

@@just-nala These people are overreacting for nothing lol. Clearly someone is recording it.

[@brentschmgbert3578]

Not in switzerland

[@pickelsvonbrine]

The cinematography is amazing as alwaus

[@differentview4836]

leave a backpack in Polish metro, at least 3 station will get closed due to bomb scare and if you come back for it, you'll be in serious trouble.

[@LM-dd9db]

oh yes canada... the only place where you can leave a backpack in a train without arousing suspicion

[@IcidLink]

Canadians are just to nice

[@AaronShenghao]

Or not been taken and have it’s content or the bag itself went missing.

[@sedawk]

Or it just road the train - all day - until it got to the maintenance yard at night - no one took it!

[@shock9616]

0:09 I live in the greater Vancouver area too and I haven't heard the SkyTrain sound in FOREVER! For me that was a nice callback to the pre-pandemic days

[@TheDwarvenDefender]

Wow! This seems like a great product for people who leave their house! You know, people that aren't me.

[@ck5071]

Well. He does suggest it might be good to put in his wallet. Since he’s always misplacing it. I’ve done that. Something like that would be nice. Clearly it would be in my house by would help me k ow if it’s under the couch or in the hamper or whatever

[@wta1518]

@@ck5071 That was one of the advertised uses for Tile in one of their ads.

[@sherlockmaverick]

Another great one, Jonathan! Just loving your sense of aesthetics for this channel! Also, waiting for the video on the Mac-iPad hybrid!

[@somhrsh]

Damn there was this calmness throughout the video. Ugh i love this guy

[@Danny-wv8ec]

this guy is a natural. it's like he was crated for this channel.

[@user-lv3kv8is6p]

This channel is really underated,loved the intro

[@Emelin-cr8nc]

it's a new channel so it's understandable

[@danieloutzen9802]

It has almost 200k subs and it has only been around for three weeks.

[@The-ZebraFinch-Channel]

Israeli eww

[@MidgetBarmaid]

Loving the outdoor videos!!!! Please don’t stop!!

[@scoon2740]

Really glad you guys started putting chapters into the videos so you can find the bits you're looking for a lot easier

[@manspider1833]

This channel has better production quality than the main haha

[@drakemarsaly6644]

LOVED the outdoor shots in the city, wish the main channel would do this as well once in a while!!

[@muneeb-khan]

This was an unusually good review that covered several topics without you really noticing it. Great job guys!

[@CilusseYT]

The edit on this is fire!! The content too, the music too, everything!!!

[@iamfmos]

Now this is high quality production. 👌

[@lukeogregory]

I genuinely love this more than expected

[@oguzhummetler6722]

Watching this video makes me realize one more time how beautiful Vancouver is. Andy did an amazing job again!

[@Jonathanschwa]

Very high quality content! Amazing

[@TheSalami]

Extremely quality production. Love this channel so much already

[@milk-ub9zo]

It's because it's part of lmg

[@TheXhadeZ]

Wow, the production value is incredible. I can’t wait for the next video.

[@eFxAstro]

Love this! Would love to see more content from this channel.

[@lanearnold-betaflix1862]

From a longtime LTT viewer, seing such a drastic change in content is refreshing and gives a new perspective on Tech. Love it. I look forward to more.

[@ruslanetss]

So on the latest WAN Show Linus talked about some product they were making for LTTstore, which has a custom design and had to be molded. And now Jonathan has a keyboard in his merch backpack. 🤔

[@davehumphries]

This has the feel of something like a vice documentary. Loving it

[@cat5kable]

I love the cinematography of this channel. Such a departure from LTT single camera shots. Love it!

[@StefanoZannoni]

Great quality video ! Gooood job man

[@EfrenMunoz313]

In my city of Chicago, any backpack left behind on Chicago Transport Authority vehicles (bus, assistance vehicles, trains) is flagged and authorities are on site for bomb threats. We have posters saying to report anything of the sort immediately...maybe not the best idea

[@wta1518]

My local airport has a whole spiel about unattended luggage that goes off every 15 minutes or so.

[@CEKROM]

2:55 Perfect number =D

[@rickg2967]

Love how you guys are showing off Vancouver, my hood!

[@GenerationDigital]

Really enjoyed the production style and story telling in this piece.

[@allan357]

Jonathan over here making full real-world demos for products while Linus is still just dropping stuff... all the time. This is more like actual storytelling than just product reviews. Really well done.

[@nuwanrajapakshe3234]

Was waiting for this. Damn good production 👏

[@jsevakis]

This channel is so gorgeously shot. I absolutely love it.

[@11mroscar]

honesty this is an amazing video mate!

[@SubsonicNoise]

This was actually really helpful, thank you! I‘ve been looking for some real world experience with losing stuff with airtags on them, but wasn‘t about to intentionally lose something i spent money on 😁

[@Uilliam56]

Major stepup from previous videos. Remarkable.

[@alejandrogm3600]

This is so insanely well done and helpful why doesn't it have millions of views? Amazing content

[@CieMaKat]

I gave a like mainly for the shots. Amazing job!

[@eduardopujol7111]

That beeping is probably the killer feature for the airtag XD

[@farmminer4014]

'Let's leave a backpack unattended on a train to do a video!' " I can make my backpack do beeping sounds"😂

[@MasterDecoy]

really loving the channel

[@at0mac]

Pretty clever airtag video. Showing the practical real world use and product explanations. Nicely done 👍

[@PabzRoz]

You didn't explain if the air tag can be inside the bag or does it have to be on the outside? That's useful information because a thief can see it and just take it off the bag making it useless.

[@1RnSghT]

ya you can just just put it in a pocket, but i hink having it exposed also helps with people noticing that an airtag is there and will contact you directly.

[@sanyr80]

I keep my tag inside my bag - no issues with locating from my phone or sending a signal to the tag to tell it to beep. I'd guess your only concern is if the bag somehow blocks Bluetooth/UWB signals.

[@BLEKSIDE]

you can chose where to put it. but it can be a hit or miss. putting it on the outside a thief could just remove it but a friendly finder could scan the nfc tag, on the inside no one will notice, but then also no one can scan the tag. id definitely put it on the inside

[@impendio]

it’s not really an anti-theft device.

[@1RnSghT]

@@BLEKSIDE have two lol, one outside for people to scan or thieves to throw out, but have a secret one inside the bag as well lol

[@modulusshift]

Nice to see a video shot out of the studio! This was really nicely edited, I think maybe you're putting a little more effort into these than the main channel is, tbh. Will you do your own review of the M1 iMac separate from LTT's review?

[@ademiravdic]

ltt will still do the full review, this channel is gonna be for more focused type stuff

[@jairobenavides2456]

I really love the production quality of every Mac Address video! Keep it up!

[@youboob1996]

Loved this real world demo

[@MegaMoonse]

Dude. Best production quality in LTT Media Group

[@westisinmyblood1240]

You surely missed tons of LTT videos..

[@that_llama_in_a_tuxedo4584]

In New York, that’s a good way to get the entire subway shutdown

[@emritramharracksingh]

Outstanding video well done

[@Hector52441]

The production quality is awesome

[@L1Q]

ooooh the editing job is just sooo delicious. not every feature film does it this well

[@KD_Puvvadi]

if it doesn't notify you until you reach your home and it's just giving away your home address to your stalker or someone. by the time you got notified it's already late

[@itzante2148]

That’s better than Tile and others though lol

[@malfaroangel3896]

It’s because it still relatively new. The more airtags are bought and into the network. The better the system will work

[@mohit_panjwani]

What’s the alternative? Let the thief disable it before even reaching home?

[@digitalillustration604]

Yeah, I don't like this concept too 😅

[@hydrohasspoken6227]

How much are you guys stalked in USA? It seems americans are fixed on the idea that they are being stalked.

[@niravpatel3074]

Such a high quality vid, great job guys.

[@Isengardtom]

This is a great video. Love the fact that’s it’s a bit more active and outdoor instead of just in a studio. And interesting to see the aspects of the Airtags at work like this Well done 👍

[@anthonutty]

My only issue with the AirTag is the inability to share locations with family members. It seems like an unnecessary restriction since we can share locations of our phones easily. I share a car with my wife, so tracking the keys we have would be really inconvenient if one of us wasn't home to help.

[@Victor-vt9ck]

Oh boy do I have news for you!

[@lbc2013]

It’s good to see an actual real-world test of AirTags.

[@abderrahmanejebbari3088]

I like your videos ! LMG you really nailed the video !

[@yousillyenglishknnniigit8205]

This channel is so refreshing. Great job!!! Top notch quality production

[@Werdna12345]

5:15 It just dawned on me that if someone was trying to track an android user, the person tracked wouldn't be notified since they don't have an apple product

[@PetrFlosman]

Well that’s true for any tracking device, I don’t think there’s a way around that. At least it will start chiming after a few days .

[@39zack]

Instead the tag will start to make a sound.

[@Spoder_07]

I wanna know which city this is, it looks so nice

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

LMG is based in Surrey, British Columbia. Not sure if that's where Jonathan was in the video though.

[@Abisanth11]

I think it’s Vancouver

[@YayaVT]

5:40 says Marine Drive Station, so it's in Vancouver from wikipedia: Marine Drive is an elevated station on the Canada Line of Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain rapid transit system

[@mohit_panjwani]

Vancouver

[@michaelmccondochie1550]

Great video format!

[@PotatoFi]

Fantastic, I was curious about what using them would be like, this showed that perfectly.

[@molagsballs]

In Europe this would trigger a bomb warning 😂

[@Bob_Smith19]

Same thing in most of the US. If law enforcement saw him leaving it they would have riffed him up immediately.

[@devynlewis8167]

Vancouver's Bomb Squad detonated my backpack

[@senVID]

Keep up with those videos! I always appriciate it, when a new video gets uploaded!

[@playermushroom]

this is the best airtag video I've seen, amazing production quality!

[@Dav1d0v7]

Seems like you guys exposed a major security flaw in Vancouver's metro system.

[@samster261]

Kind of sus to leave a backpack on a train... Surely someone was sitting with it and then turned it in to lost and found.

[@lukeb8940]

Overall quality on another level. Keep it up

I truly adore your production value, not only the ideas you are coming up with 😍

[@DATBOCK]

How are you going to make such a high production video but not even explain if the tag can be tracked hidden inside of a bag or needs to be clipped on the outside?

[@brenlouissurio2404]

Because there's no need to explain that. It will work inside. Bluetooth works through walls. This should be common sense by now.

[@johansugarev]

Err, you really didn’t leave the bag just like that in the subway right?

[@filemot25]

I really hope not

[@Mikkelfgm]

What were they thinking 🤔

[@1RnSghT]

@@filemot25 not really a major problem here, people just take it and give it to one of the skytrain workers and they'll take it to teh lost and found.

[@filemot25]

@@1RnSghT okay, that's nice to hear

[@johansugarev]

@@1RnSghT In Europe they call the bomb squad.

[@lilbrickyy8379]

Honestly gave me a top gear/grand tour feel and I greatly appreciate this type of video!

[@TatawakaPlays]

Loving what this channel is turning out to be. Good job to all the team working on it!