Apple's AirTag is a compact and effective device designed to help you keep track of your personal items. To leverage all its features, you need to know how to update your AirTag's location. Here's how you can update your AirTag's location, step-by-step.
Using the Find My App
Access the Find My App: Access the Find My app on your iPhone or iPad, which is pre-installed on all Apple devices.
Choose the Items Tab: Tap the "Items" tab at the bottom of the screen to see all your AirTags and other tracked items.
Find Your AirTag: Choose the AirTag from the list of items to see its details and update its location.
View the Location: Your AirTag's current location is shown on the map. Pull down on the screen to refresh and update the location data.
How to Use Precision Finding
Turn on Precision Finding: To use Precision Finding when within Bluetooth range, tap the AirTag in the Find My app and choose "Find".
Follow On-Screen Instructions: Your device's on-screen instructions, vibrations, and sounds will help you locate your AirTag, using the U1 chip in iPhone 11 and newer models for highly accurate tracking.
Turning on Lost Mode
Turn on Lost Mode: If you cannot locate your AirTag, activate Lost Mode. In the Find My app, select the AirTag, scroll down, and hit "Enable" under Lost Mode.
Input Contact Information: Provide your contact information when prompted, enabling finders of your AirTag to contact you.
Turn on Notifications: With Lost Mode activated, you'll receive notifications whenever the AirTag updates its location.
Keeping AirTag Location Current
Activate Bluetooth: Activate and connect your device's Bluetooth to enable your AirTag to update its location using nearby Apple devices.
Update to the Latest iOS: Install the latest iOS updates on your iPhone or iPad to maintain compatibility with AirTag features and improvements.
By following these steps, you can efficiently update the location of your AirTag and keep track of your valuable items with ease.
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