You know that feeling, that brief moment of panic when you reach into your pocket and realize something is missing? Say goodbye to those days thanks to Apple AirTags, the smallest device available that makes it easier than ever to keep track of your belongings.
That’s really interesting. of Air Tag It’s one of those things that doesn’t seem like a big deal until you have it in your hands, then suddenly you wonder how you ever lived without it.
I’m not the only one who thinks so. I get a lot of questions about this personal belongings tracking invention, especially when someone gets one and the battery dies after a year or so, which is a pretty long lifespan for such a small gadget, by the way. So let’s take a closer look at the setup.
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Apple AirTag in the Find My app (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutson)
Setting up AirTag
- First, pick up your iPhone Home Screen.
- Got a new AirTag? Battery Tab Keep it (if you have it) Near the iPhone.
- a bit Connecting A prompt will appear on your screen. Tap it.
AirTag setup procedure (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutson)
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- Now is the time name Your Air TagYou are able to choose from these options list or Custom Name.
AirTag setup procedure (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutson)
- Tap Continue
- register AirTags or third-party items Apple ID
- click Finishing touches
AirTag setup procedure (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutson)
How to find AirTags and other items with Find My iPhone
With the Find My app, I can’t find my airtag Or any third-party items you’ve registered to your Apple ID. If you have an iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro model, you can also find their exact location.
- Open the Find My app on your iPhone Tap that
- Go to item At the bottom right of the screen
How to find an Air Tag using Find My iPhone (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutson)
- next, item Places to search
- If the item is found: Displayed on the map See where your items are. The location and timestamp are displayed beneath the item’s name. Your item’s location updates when you connect to the Find My network.
- If you can’t find an item: Where and when it was last seenTurn it on under Notifications Notify if foundYou will be notified if it is found again.
How to find an Air Tag using Find My iPhone (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutson)
Please allow notifications for the Find My app. Change notification settings on your iPhone.
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Play a sound
If an item is nearby, it can play a sound to help you find it.
Note: If you can’t play a sound on an item,[サウンドの再生]The button is not displayed.
- Tap item At the bottom of the screen
- next, item I want to play a sound
- Tap make a sound
- To stop playing a sound before it automatically ends, tap Stop the sound
Get directions to an item
Get directions to an item’s current or last known location in the Maps app.
- Tap item At the bottom of the screen
- next, item I want to know the directions
- Tap direction Open the map
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Find the exact location of an AirTag
if you Supported iPhones And close to you Air Tagyou can find the exact location of your AirTag.
- Tap item At the bottom of the screen Nearby Air Tags
- Tap search
- Do one of the following.
- start Moving around Find your AirTag and follow the instructions on the screen. You might see an arrow pointing in the direction of the AirTag, the approximate distance to it, or a note if it’s on a different floor.
- Tap Speaker icon Play a sound with an air tag
- When you find an AirTag, X
Steps to find the exact location of your AirTag (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutson)
Share AirTags and other items with Find My iPhone
If you want to share a paired item, Air Tag When you share your item (or any third-party item that connects to Find My) with Find My, the borrower can find it on a map. Find My can play a sound when it’s nearby, Supported iPhonesyou can find its exact location. The people with whom you share the item do not receive tracking notifications when the item moves with you.
Can be shared Air Tag Or you can use any other item with up to five borrowers in addition to yourself (for a total of six users per item) as long as you meet the requirements below.
- Two-factor authentication It must be turned on with your Apple ID.
- Who to share with Sign in to your Apple ID and iCloud You can share with your Apple ID. You can’t share with a child’s account.
- Owners and renters iCloud Keychain on.
Share your Air Tag
- open Find an app On iPhone
- Then tap item
- Tap AirTag name or item Want to share
- Then tap Add a person Share this AirTag below (or share this item)
- Enter Apple ID People you want to add Circled Plus Sign
- Tap Person’s name Who do you want to share with?
- Next, tap Apple ID
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each user you want to add.
- When you’re done adding borrowers, tap share It’s in the top right corner. A list of everyone you’ve invited will appear on the item’s main screen, along with the status of their invitations.
If the recipient accepts the invitation, the corresponding AirTag will appear under Items in the Find My app and they’ll receive a notification that the item has been shared with them. Conversely, if they decline the invitation, the recipient’s name will be removed from the list and the item will no longer be visible.
Important points about the cart
of Apple AirTag They may be small, but they’re mighty. AirTags have changed the lives of forgetful people all over the world, and they get better with every update. Whether you want to keep track of your keys, your bag, or your wandering pet, AirTags can help.
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