Locate a device in Find My on iPhone (2024)

Use the Find My app Locate a device in Find My on iPhone (1) to locate and play a sound on a missing iPhone, iPad, iPodtouch, Mac, AppleWatch, AirPods, or Beats headphones (supported models). In order to locate a device, you must turn on Find My [device] before it’s lost.

Note: If you want to see how far away your devices are from you, make sure you turn on Precise Location for the Find My app. See Control the location information you share on iPhone.

If you lose your iPhone and don’t have access to the Find My app, you can locate or play a sound on your device using Find Devices on iCloud.com.

Note: Location sharing and finding devices aren’t available in all countries or regions.

Locate a device in Find My on iPhone (2)

About locating a device

See the location of your device on a map

You can see your device’s current or last known location in the Find My app.

Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the device you want to locate.

  • If the device can be located: It appears on the map so you can see where it is.

  • If the device can’t be located: You see “No location found” below the device’s name. Below Notifications, turn on Notify When Found. You receive a notification when it’s located.

    Important: Make sure you allow notifications for the Find My app. See Change notification settings on iPhone.

For troubleshooting steps, see the Apple Support article If Find My is offline or not working.

Play a sound on your device

  1. Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the device you want to play a sound on.

  2. Tap Play Sound.

    • If the device is online: A sound starts after a short delay and gradually increases in volume, then plays for about two minutes. If applicable, a Find My [device] alert appears on the device’s screen.

      A confirmation email is also sent to your AppleID email address.

    • If the device is offline: You see Sound Pending. The sound plays the next time the device connects to a Wi-Fi or cellular network. For AirPods and Beats headphones, you receive a notification the next time your device is in range of your iPhone or iPad.

If your AirPods are separated, you have additional options to play a sound. See Locate AirPods in Find My in the AirPods User Guide.

Stop playing a sound on a device

If you find your device and want to turn off the sound before it stops automatically, do one of the following:

  • iPhone, iPad, or iPodtouch: Press the power button or a volume button, or flip the Ring/Silent switch. If the device is locked, you can also unlock it, or swipe to dismiss the Find My [device] alert. If the device is unlocked, you can also tap OK in the Find My [device] alert.

  • AppleWatch: Tap Dismiss in the Find My Watch alert, or press the Digital Crown or side button.

  • Mac: Click OK in the Find My Mac alert.

  • AirPods or Beats headphones: Tap Stop in Find My.

Get directions to a device

You can get turn-by-turn directions to your device if you see its location on the map.

  1. Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the device you want to get directions to.

  2. Tap Directions to open the Maps app Locate a device in Find My on iPhone (3). See Get directions in Maps.

If you’re near your supported AirPods, you can tap Find for additional directions. For more information, see Locate AirPods in Find My in the AirPods User Guide.

Locate or play a sound on a friend’s device

If your friend loses a device, they can locate it or play a sound on it by going to Find Devices on iCloud.com and signing in with their AppleID and password. To learn more, see Locate a device in Find Devices on iCloud.com in the iCloud User Guide.

If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Find My to locate a family member’s missing device.

You can also use Siri to help locate a device.

Siri: Say something like: “Play a sound on my iPhone” or “Where’s my iPad?” Learn how to use Siri.

See alsoAdjust map settings in Find My on iPhoneLocate an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhoneApple Support article: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen

Locate a device in Find My on iPhone (2024)

FAQs

Locate a device in Find My on iPhone? ›

Locate a family member's device

See Locate a device in Find My on iPhone. Your devices are at the top of the list, and your family members' devices are below yours.

Can I use Find My iPhone to locate my husbands phone? ›

Locate a family member's device

See Locate a device in Find My on iPhone. Your devices are at the top of the list, and your family members' devices are below yours.

How do I ping someone's iPhone on Find My? ›

If you don't have a connected Apple device with you, you can log in to icloud.com and choose Find My from here. Either way, choose your iPhone from the list, and tap “Play Sound” to ping it. At first, your iPhone will simply vibrate. After a few seconds, however, it will begin to play a high-pitched sound.

How do I use Find My iPhone for another user? ›

Open the Find My app and select “Add a Device”. Input the person's Apple ID and password when prompted. Follow the on-screen setup to enable Find My iPhone on the device you want to track. Make sure Find My iPhone and location access are turned on.

How do I locate a family members iPhone? ›

If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Find My to locate a family member's missing device. You can also use Siri to help locate a device. Siri: Say something like: “Play a sound on my iPhone” or “Where's my iPad?” Learn how to use Siri.

Can I use Find My iPhone to find someone else? ›

You can use the Find My app to locate friends, Apple devices, AirTags, or third-party items.

How do I add my wife's phone to Find My iPhone? ›

On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the Find My app. Tap or click the People tab. Select a family member's name, then select it again to see the menu. Tap or click Share My Location.

How to find iPhone with another iPhone? ›

Use the Find My app on another device

If you have another Apple device that's signed in with your Apple ID, use Find My on that device to lock and find your iPhone or iPad.

Can my iPhone be tracked by another? ›

Sign 1: Compromised Apple ID

If someone has access to your Apple ID through the iCloud password, then they will easily be able to track your iPhone using a spy app.

How to find nearby iPhone users? ›

On supported models, you can use the Magnifier app to detect people around you and help you maintain a physical or social distance from others. When iPhone detects people nearby, you're notified with sounds, speech, or haptic feedback.

How do I track my kids on my iPhone? ›

The Find My app combines Find My iPhone and Find My Friends into a single, easy-to-use app on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Find My can help you locate a family member's missing iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirTag, AirPods, or Apple Watch — even if it's offline and sleeping.

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