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Find your keys, backpack, and more with AirTag - Apple Support
"Use Precision Finding to pinpoint the location of your item
If you have asupported iPhone model with Ultra Widebandand your AirTag is nearby,1you can tapFind Nearbyto help find it, even if it's stuck between couch cushions or hiding under a stack of mail.
Find a nearby item
- Open the Find My app, then tap the Items tab.
- Choose your AirTag, then tap Find Nearby.1Don't see Find Nearby?
- Follow the onscreen instructions and move around the space until your iPhone connects to your AirTag.
- Your iPhone displays the distance and direction to your AirTag. Use that information to get closer to your AirTag until you find your lost item.
- When your AirTag is within Bluetooth range of your connected device, you can play a sound on your AirTag by tapping the Play Sound button.
- If your iPhone says that more light is required, tap the Turn Flashlight On button.
- Tap the Done buttonwhen you're done.
If you don't see the Find button
If you don't see Find Nearby, make sure that you turned on Location Access for the Find My app.
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and check that Location Services is on.
- Scroll down and tap Find My.
- Select"Never," "Ask Next Time or When I Share," or "While Using the App." For the most accurate location, turn on Precise Location.
Still don't see Find Nearby? Your AirTag might be out of range of your connected device.Get directionsto it first.
Environmental factors, including wall materials or objects between your iPhone and your AirTag, might impact performance.
More ways to find your items
If you misplace an item with an AirTag attached,use the Find My appto see or get directions to its current or last known location. If it's nearby, you can also play a sound from your AirTag's built-in speaker. AirTag uses the Find My network, an encrypted, anonymous network of hundreds of millions Apple devices that can help you find your things.
See your AirTag on the map
- Open the Find My app, then tap the Items tab.
- Choose the AirTag you want to locate in the Items list.
- If the AirTag is within range of your device or the Find My network recently detected it, you see it on the map. An updated location and timestamp appears under its name.
- If the AirTag isn't within range of your device or any devices in the Find My network, you see its last known location and timestamp. To be notified when your AirTag is within range of your device or detected by the Find My network, turn on Notify When Found under Notifications.
If youcan't see your AirTag on the map
Play a sound
- Open the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, then tap the Items tab.
- In the Items list, choose the AirTag that you want to play a sound.
- Tap Play Sound.1If your AirTag is within Bluetooth range, it will play a sound.
- To stop playing this sound before it ends automatically, tap Stop Sound.
If your AirTag is in Bluetooth range of your connected device but isn't playing a sound
Get directions
If your iPhone or region doesn't supportUltra Wideband, or your AirTag is outside the range of your device, you can get directions to its location.
- Open the Find My app, then tap the Items tab.
- Choose the AirTag that you want directions to.
- To see the route to your AirTag in Maps, tap Directions.
- To get directions from your current location to your AirTag, tap Go."
We hope this helps.
Cheers!
FAQs
Your location data and history are never stored on the AirTag itself. Devices that relay the location of your AirTag also stay anonymous, and that location data is encrypted every step of the way. So not even Apple knows the location of your AirTag or the identity of the device that helps find it.
How do you see what AirTags are following you? ›
Google has built a similar anti-stalking feature into Android. From Settings, choose Safety and emergency, and then Unknown tracker alerts. You can enable or disable automatic scanning, as well as run a manual scan to see if an unknown AirTag has been traveling along with you.
Can you track phone location history? ›
When you turn on Location History, your precise device location is regularly saved — to your devices and Google's servers, even when Google apps aren't being used, and creates your Timeline. To turn your Location History on or off: On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app.
Can you see your iPhone location history? ›
Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security > Location Services. Tap System Services at the bottom of the page. Select Significant Locations (called Frequent Locations in some versions of iOS). Scroll to the bottom of the screen to find your location history with names and dates.
How do I Find My lost location on AirTag? ›
Find your Apple device or AirTag
Open Find My. Choose Devices or Items. Select your lost device or item to find it on a map. If you belong to a Family Sharing group, you can also find your family members' devices or shared items.
How often does AirTag update location? ›
If your AirTag is in a busy area, the system updates its location every minute or two. However, if it's away from any nearby iPhones, the chances of getting an updated AirTag location are pretty slim. If you plan to track an object in real time, an AirTag isn't ideal for you.
How long do AirTags last? ›
Within minutes, you can identify where your AirTag is remotely, even if it's on the other side of the world, saving you days, even weeks' worth of stress and anxiety. But, AirTags only work if they have enough battery power, which only lasts up to one year (a fact I learned recently when I was traveling in Europe).
Can the owner of an AirTag see my location? ›
An unknown AirTag can move with you and send tracking data to the owner, whether you have an iPhone or an Android phone.
How far is AirTag trackable? ›
This means that its range is limited to about 10 meters indoors and about 30 meters outdoors. If the object to which the Airtag is attached is out of range, it cannot be located.
Can you track an AirTag that is not yours? ›
Android users can receive unknown AirTag alerts, too
If you believe someone is tracking you, use your phone to scan to try and find it. If the app detects an unknown AirTag near you for at least 10 minutes, you can play a sound to help you find it.
There is no means for you to view location history of your tags. You can only check on them “live.”
How do I monitor AirTags? ›
Open Find My, then tap Items. Choose your AirTag, then tap Find Nearby. Follow the onscreen instructions and move around the space until your iPhone connects to your AirTag. Follow the distance and direction information that your iPhone displays.
Do AirTags show current location? ›
You can only see the location your AirTag is currently in, or the location where it was when it last pinged a nearby iPhone or Apple device. This is a security measure to ensure AirTags cannot be used as a tracking device.
How far away can I see my AirTag? ›
Find My. When connected directly through Bluetooth, the typical range for an AirTag is about 30 feet, or 10 meters. However, with the help of Apple's Find My network, your AirTag can be located using an anonymous relay made through other Apple devices.
How often does an AirTag update its location? ›
If your AirTag is in a busy area, the system updates its location every minute or two. However, if it's away from any nearby iPhones, the chances of getting an updated AirTag location are pretty slim.
Is AirTag always on? ›
Because AirTags are an always-on piece of technology (they don't come with an off button), you might be wondering, "Do AirTags need to be charged?" or even "How long does an AirTag's battery last?" Luckily, the steps are simple. Here's what you need to know about AirTag battery replacement and duration.
Can you see your AirTag anywhere? ›
How far away do AirTags work? An AirTag can technically be detected anywhere in the world as long as there are other Apple devices around it (even outside of your own) that can signal to iCloud.
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