This all happens in the background, and there’s no way to ensure that an AirTag owner is notified that their tag is found.Īpple doesn’t allow someone who finds an AirTag to see a person’s contact details, but you can get the person’s name, the serial number and the last four digits of a phone number or an email address (if provided). If you’re within nearby range of an AirTag, the location of that AirTag will be reported back to Apple anonymously and then to the owner of that AirTag. To help AirTag owners know about their lost devices, you will need to have location services enabled on your iOS device and connected to either the cellular network or Wi-Fi.
SEE: How to migrate to a new iPad, iPhone, or Mac (TechRepublic Premium) How to find details about a lost AirTag If you own an AirTag, you probably already know about its capabilities, but do you know what to do if you find an AirTag that doesn’t belong to you? This tutorial details how you can help reunite lost items with their owner when you find an AirTag and how to disable suspicious AirTag devices if you believe that someone is using an AirTag to track your location without your permission. Because AirTag is a service, Apple can update the features and abilities remotely. ICloud Usage Policy (TechRepublic Premium)ĪirTag provides a unique way to track items, and it also has robust safety features to keep the AirTag from being used to track people rather than personal items. How to boost your iPhone’s battery chargeĬlean your Mac before you break down and buy a new one This little device is handy to place in a bag or with expensive items that you’d like to keep track of as you go throughout your day it’s especially useful if you lose the item, as any iOS device that goes past the AirTag can anonymously report the location of the lost AirTag to Apple, which will then be reported to you inside the Find My app.
Apple AirTagĪpple’s AirTag is an easy to use device to track items through the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or iCloud account using the iOS network of devices. If you find an Apple AirTag that belongs to someone else, learn how to help reunite the lost items with their owner using an iOS or Android device-or, how to prevent the device from tracking you.
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