iPhone and Android users can both use this one tracking card

There are plenty of ways to track a lost wallet, but the Key Smart SmartCard (Gen 3) might be one of the most versatile options out there. The latest model not only integrates Apple’s Find My location tracking, but it also works with Google’s Find Hub. For people with multiple devices or the propensity to change ecosystems, this SmartCard will keep on working, no matter which phone you’re using.

Beyond its dual-network support, it has an 11-month battery life and is rechargeable. It can stay in your wallet, purse, or luggage longer. When it does need more power, it can just be placed on a Qi wireless charger, just like your phone.

How the SmartCard tracker works

If you’ve tried a smart tracking device, then you’ve tried them all. There are ones from Chipolo, Ugreen, Anker, and more. They are all relatively the same. In fact, I almost got this one and the Nomad Tracking Card Air mixed up with each other. The Nomad Tracking Card Pro is thicker and looks like a credit card, so it’s easy to distinguish, even at a distance.

The main difference with the SmartCard and some of the other ones is its dual network tracking. This card supports Google’s and Apple’s tracking networks, but only one at a time. So, once you set it up with Apple’s Find My, it’s set to that network until you reset it. After removing it from Apple’s, then you can set it up with Google’s Find Hub.

I tried it on both, and the functionality is very similar. Again, if you’ve tried any of these Bluetooth trackers, then you know how they work. Once one is added to the tracking app, you can see where it was last reported. It is worth noting that none of these third-party trackers have Precision Tracking as the AirTag 2 does.

Besides the dual network support, the SmartCard is 1.8mm thick and IPX8 waterproof. Key Smart says the card is about twice the thickness of two credit cards. Maybe technically, but it didn’t seem thicker than a credit card. It fit just fine in my minimal front pocket wallet.

Another standout feature is its 11-month battery life, with Qi wireless recharging. I find this to be a good amount of time. The Nomad Tracking Card Pro is 2.5mm thick with a 16-month battery life. I think the SmartCard is an ideal compromise in both size and battery life.

Is the Key Smart SmartCard (Gen 3) worth spending money on?

For $40, the SmartCard (Gen 3) is on the pricier side for location trackers. It’s a shame that Key Smart decided to remove the oblong hole punch from the new SmartCard. It may have been strange to have a cutout for a keyring on a card-shaped tracker, but I liked the versatility it offered. Among other things, it was good for use on a lanyard.

The new SmartCard’s 1.8mm size and 11-month battery life are great, but the real reason to buy it is to get the dual network support. Anyone can use the new SmartCard, but people who use Android and Apple devices will benefit from it the most.