PlugBug Charger with Apple’s “Find My” by Twelve South. – Review.

A few weeks ago, the concept of a charger with tracking capabilities would have seemed highly improbable. However, recent circumstances, specifically the unfortunate misplacement ( I forgot it ) of my £100 Apple MagSafe battery pack in a New York hotel room, have compelled me to reconsider this notion.

Last week, Twelve South introduced the latest version of its PlugBug wall charger, which they claim is the “world’s first power supply with Apple Find My.” As a previous enthusiast of the original PlugBug’s sleek, space-saving design, I promptly reached out to Twelve South to request a hands-on of the new Find My model, having personally experienced the inconvenience of misplacing a charger.

Features at a glance.

• 2-Port 50W or4-Port 120W Compact USB-C Charger.
• Built-in Apple Find My technology to locate the charger if lost
• GaN-powered, ultra slim design for travel
• Smart power delivery fast charges multiple devices at once.

Find My Integration.

The Find My integration worked smoothly and immediately. Simply hold the button on the back of the unit for a few seconds with the Find My app open, and it connects in seconds. Name the PlugBug, choose an icon, and you’re set. The app can make the charger emit a chime for easy locating and set up usual notifications like “notify me when left behind” at selected locations. It worked flawlessly in my testing. Though it’s just a charger and costs more than others with similar features and wattage, it’s the first to implement Find My according to Twelve South. You’ll appreciate the investment when you realise you left your charger behind before leaving the hotel or when frantically searching for it at home. 

In my testing the PlugBug was able to charge my Samsung GalaxyBook Pro absolutely fine without the annoying ” Use a faster Charger” pop up and when I plugged in either my Samsung  S24 Ultra of Tab S9 Ultra I was presented with “superfast Charging 2.0” message and the PlugBug coped with both of these plugged in simultaneously with not problems at all and charged them up in fairly fast order.  I appreciated not needing to check which port to use with the PlugBug 50, as it automatically provided the most power to either port. It reliably charged various devices without any issues.

Should you but it ?

Ultimately, it’s just a charger, and it’s priced higher than some others with similar output options, features, and wattage. However, according to Twelve South, it’s the first to implement Find My functionality, making it a worthwhile investment. ( I wished the Apple Magsafe Battery Pack had it  ) You’ll appreciate it when you realise you’ve left your charger in a hotel room or are rushing out the door, frantically searching for it.