Do you know that feeling when you put your hand in your pocket and realize something is missing? Forget those days, thanks to the Apple AirTag – the smallest device that makes tracking your items easier than ever. The AirTag is one of those things that don’t seem impressive until you get it. Then you suddenly wonder how you lived without it?
See also: AirTag 2 expected to be released in mid-2025
So you have got your own AirTag, but you may not be sure how to set it up correctly. See below the steps you need to follow to set it up and use it.
Setting up the Apple AirTag
- First, head to your iPhone's home screen
- Remove the AirTag battery tab (if present) and keep it close to your iPhone.
- A small Connect will appear on your screen. Tap it.
- Now you can name your AirTag. You can choose from the list or find a custom name.
- Click Continue
- Register your AirTag or third-party item to your Apple ID
- Click Finish.
See also: Man found his stolen BMW thanks to AirTag
How to locate an Apple AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhone
You can use the Find My to locate a AirTag or a third-party item registered to your Apple ID. If you have an iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro model, you can also find their exact location .
- Go to the Find My app on your iPhone and tap it.
- Go to Details at the bottom right of the screen
- Next, tap the item you want to locate
- If the item can be located: It appears on the map so you can see where it is. The location and timestamp appear below the item name. The item's location is updated when it connects to the Find My network.
- If the item can't be found: See where and when it was last found. Under Notifications, turn on Notify When Found. You'll receive a notification when it's found again.
See also: AirTag: Locate stolen luggage and its thief
Make sure you allow notifications for the Find My app and Apple AirTag. See Change notification settings on iPhone.
Source: foxnews
