If you think you might have an AirTag that doesn’t belong to you, or if you’ve found an AirTag and don’t know who it belongs to, you can check it for any personal information. Here’s how:
1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Items at the bottom of the screen. If asked, sign in with your Apple ID and password.
3. Tap the item that you want to check for information.
4. If there is no information associated with the item, a message appears saying “No Information Found.” This means that the AirTag doesn’t have any personal information associated with it and is safe to handle.
How to locate an unknown AirTag moving with you on iPhone | Apple Support
- Open the Find My app on your iPhone
- Tap the Devices tab
- If you don’t see this tab, tap Devices in the upper-left corner
- Scroll down to find your devices, then tap a device to view its location on a map
- If your device has Location Services turned off, you won’t see its location on a map
- To turn on Location Services for a device, open Settings and tap Privacy > Location Services > ON next to Find My iphone
How to Find an Airtag in My Car
If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly misplacing your car keys. And if you have an airtag attached to them, it can be even harder to find them! Here’s a quick guide on how to find your airtag if it’s hiding in your car:
1. Check all the obvious places first – under the seats, in the glove box, etc. Oftentimes we put things down and forget about them, so checking these spots is a good place to start.
2. If you have a GPS system in your car, try using the “find my car” feature.
This will help you locate your vehicle if it’s within range of the GPS signal.
3. If all else fails, call someone who has an iPhone with Apple’s Find My app installed and ask them to help you locate your airtag-equipped car keys!
How Do I Detect an Airtag on My Iphone?
Assuming you would like tips on how to detect an AirTag with your iPhone:
If you’re worried that someone might be tracking your movements using an AirTag, there’s a way to check. Just open up the Find My app and look under Items tab.
If you see “AirTags” listed, tap it and then select the one in question from the list of devices.
If there’s an AirTag nearby, you’ll see a message that says “An AirTag is near.” If not, you’ll see “No AirTags Found Nearby.”
If there is an AirTag nearby but it isn’t yours, you can tap on it and choose to have your iPhone play a sound so you can find it.
Alternatively, if for some reason you can’t access the Find My app, Apple has included a new feature in iOS 14.5 that will alert users when they come close to an unknown AirTag. This feature can be turned on by going to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services and toggle on “Item Safety Alerts.”
With this feature enabled, your iPhone will vibrate and make a noise when it gets close to an unknown AirTag or Finder-compatible device that has been put into Lost Mode.
How Do I Scan for Airtags?
Assuming you would like tips on how to scan for AirTags:
If you’re concerned about someone secretly tracking your movements with an AirTag, there are a few ways you can scan for the devices.
First, download the Find My app from Apple.
This is the only way to track down an AirTag that’s not currently attached to anything — say, if it’s fallen off your bag and gotten lost in a park somewhere. Once you have the app open, select “Items” from the bottom menu and then hit “Scan Items.” The app will use augmented reality (AR) to scan your surroundings and look for any AirTags that might be hidden nearby.
If there are any in range, they’ll show up on your screen with a little green dot next to them. Tapping on an individual AirTag will give you more information about its current location.
If you think someone has placed an AirTag on your belongings without your knowledge, there are a few telltale signs to look out for.
First, check to see if there’s an unexplained battery drain; since these devices rely on Bluetooth LE technology, they can quickly eat through a charge if they’re constantly broadcasting their location. You should also keep an eye out for any strange or out-of-place sounds coming from your bag or pockets; when active, AirTags make a faint chirping noise that’s designed to be audible only to the owner of the device (although it can be heard by others if it’s placed close enough to their ear). And finally, if you notice that your iPhone is frequently displaying a notification that reads “AirTag Found Moving With You,” that’s another strong indicator that one of the devices has been attached to your belongings without your consent.
If you do find an AirTag that appears to have been placed on you without your knowledge, Apple recommends bringing it directly to law enforcement so they can investigate further.
Does Apple Notify You If an Airtag is Following You?
If you’re carrying an iPhone and AirTag, Apple will notify you if another AirTag is following you. The notification appears as an alert on your iPhone, much like any other system alert. If you have an iPad or iPod touch with the Find My app installed, you’ll also get a notification on that device.
Conclusion
This blog post provides a helpful guide for checking for AirTags on iPhone. First, the author recommends opening the Find My app and selecting the Items tab. Next, the user should select the device they want to check for an AirTag from the list of devices shown.
Finally, if there is an AirTag present on the device, it will appear in a small window on screen.
