If you have a lost AirTag, open the Find My app immediately, tap Items, and select your AirTag to see its location. If it is within Bluetooth range, tap Play Sound to make it beep, or use Precision Finding to get exact directions if your iPhone supports Ultra Wideband.
Immediate steps to find a lost AirTag
Start by opening the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Tap the Items tab at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the lost AirTag. If the AirTag is nearby, you will see its location on the map. If it is within Bluetooth range, tap Play Sound to make the AirTag emit a loud chirping sound. Follow the sound to locate it.
Use precision finding to get exact directions
If your iPhone supports Ultra Wideband, you can use Precision Finding to get distance and direction to your lost AirTag. Apple documents iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 as supported examples. In the Find My app, after selecting your AirTag, tap Find Nearby. Your iPhone will guide you with visual, audible, and haptic feedback. If your iPhone says more light is required, use the flashlight button to improve the camera view.
Enable lost mode when your AirTag is far away
If your AirTag is not nearby, mark it as lost in the Find My app. Apple documents iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac paths for marking an AirTag as lost. On iPhone, go to Items, tap the lost AirTag, then under Lost AirTag, tap Show Contact Info. Enter a phone number where you can be reached, or tap Use an email address instead. Apple documents Lost Mode contact info as a phone number or email address. Edit the contact message if needed, then tap Done. On iPad, go to Find My, tap Items, tap the lost item, under Lost Mode tap Enable, enter contact details, then tap Activate. When the AirTag is detected by the Find My network, you get a notification. If someone finds the AirTag, they can tap it with an NFC-capable smartphone to open the Lost Mode contact page and see your message. Apple documents that a finder can use a supported device to see the Lost Mode message.
What to do if you still can't find it
Confirm the AirTag is marked as lost in the Find My app. The Find My network will notify you when it is detected by another Apple device. If you believe the AirTag was stolen, you may notify local authorities and provide the serial number. Keep checking the Find My app periodically, as someone may come into contact with your AirTag at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect my AirTag to my phone?
To connect my AirTag to my phone, remove the tab to activate the battery, bring the AirTag near your iPhone, and follow the on-screen instructions in the Find My app. Your iPhone will guide you through the pairing process automatically.
What are the AirTag battery life details?
For AirTag battery life details, Apple states the battery lasts about one year under normal use. The AirTag uses a common CR2032 coin cell battery, which is widely available and easy to replace.
Can I use multiple AirTags at the same time?
Yes, you can use multiple AirTags at the same time. The Find My app allows you to track and manage several AirTags simultaneously. You can assign a name or description to each one for easy identification.
What does a finder experience when they tap a lost AirTag?
This message includes the phone number or email address you entered when you marked the AirTag as lost.
Can someone else track my AirTag?
No, other people cannot track your AirTag without your permission. Apple has implemented privacy measures to ensure only the owner of the AirTag, or those granted access via the Find My app, can locate it. If your AirTag has been separated from you for an extended period, it will emit a sound to alert those nearby.
