Eyewear case with "Find My": Find your visual aid via iPhone
Satechi offers a foldable eyewear case that can be located using Apple's tracking technology.
Eyewear case with "Find My" by Satechi: Unfortunately, the glasses themselves are not tracked.
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People who frequently misplace their glasses and are active in the Apple ecosystem can now at least find the case faster: Satechi has launched a case for visual aids and reading glasses that can be tracked using "Find My". The necessary Bluetooth tracking module is integrated directly into the case and can be charged wirelessly. However, the fun isn't cheap, and the product – at least when unfolded – is quite bulky.
Finding vegan leather
Satechi calls the "Find My" eyewear case Vegan-Leather-FindAll-Glasses-Case. As the name suggests, it is made of artificial leather on the outside, which is said to be water-resistant. The price is just under 50 US dollars; European prices are not yet available. "Never lose your glasses again," Satechi advertises. However, the glasses themselves lack the tracking component – there is nothing for this in the "Find My" ecosystem yet.
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The Satechi eyewear case is sold in three color versions: Black, "Sand" (a beige tone), and "Desert Rose" (a pink tone). If there are no glasses in the case, it can be folded flat. When unfolded, it forms a triangular shape that can accommodate larger glasses and a cleaning cloth. Theoretically, you could also store two compact glasses if they are not too large; however, you should try this out and consider that they could be damaged as there is no separation. The case is large enough to hold many smart glasses as well.
Wirelessly rechargeable and with a speaker
The case has a built-in battery with a capacity of 150 mAh, which can be powered wirelessly via Qi, Qi2, and MagSafe (with a maximum of 2.5 watts). A single charge lasts up to eight months, Satechi promises. The product is "Made for iPhone" certified, and a speaker for finding it (80 to 90 dB according to the manufacturer) is built-in.
As is usual with non-AirTags, only Bluetooth (here: 5.4) is supported to implement the tracking function; accordingly, there is no precision finding. The connection can be established between 10 and 50 meters, depending on whether you are indoors or outdoors. Like any "Find My" accessory, connection and search are done via Apple's "Find My" app. Pairing is done via iPhone or iPad. At 133 grams, the eyewear case is not exactly light.
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