How to Track Location of Your AirTags in Apple’s Find My App

July 11, 2025

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How to Track Location of Your AirTags in Apple’s Find My App

Apple’s AirTags are tiny, smart tracking devices for your things. You can attach them to keys, wallets, or bags. They connect with your Apple ID through the Find My app.

To use the app, make sure your AirTag is set up. Without linking it to your Apple ID, tracking won’t work. First, open the Find My app on your device.

Now follow these steps to find your AirTag easily:

Tap on the Devices tab at the bottom.
Find and tap the AirTag you want to track.
Tap the Find button (green circle with white arrow).
Follow on-screen steps to reach your AirTag’s location.

If your iPhone is iPhone 11 or newer, you’ll get help from Precision Finding. It uses Ultra Wideband technology to guide you. It tells you how far the AirTag is and where to go.

How to Use Maps and Notifications in Find My

If your AirTag is out of Bluetooth range, don’t worry. You can still get help using Apple Maps in Find My app.

Here are the steps to use map directions:

Open the Find My app again.
Tap on the Items section at the bottom.
Tap on the AirTag you want to locate.
Tap the Directions button to open the map.
Tap Go To and follow map directions.

This will guide you with walking or driving routes. You can use this when the AirTag is left at another place or lost in another area.

You can also turn on alerts for better tracking. There is an option called Notify When Found. If the AirTag was last seen long ago, this helps a lot.

To turn on this alert:

Open the Find My app and go to Items.
Tap your AirTag and scroll to Notifications.
Turn on Notify When Found option.

Now the app will alert you once the AirTag connects again. This is very helpful when your item is moving or very far away.

You can also view the last known location and time. This shows you where the AirTag was before it got disconnected. You can plan your search from there.

What to Do If You Can’t See Your AirTag

Sometimes, you might not see your AirTag in the app. It can happen due to account, battery, or location settings. Here are three quick ways to fix it:

1. Check if you are using correct iCloud account

Each AirTag connects to only one Apple ID. If you are using another ID, the AirTag won’t show.

To check your account:

Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap your name at the top of the screen.
Check the email under your Apple ID name.

If it’s not the correct one, change the account. Use the Apple ID that was used to set up the AirTag. Now open the app again and check if the AirTag appears.

2. Turn on location access for Find My app

Find My app needs location to work correctly. If location is off, the Find button might not show.

To check this setting:

Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
Tap on Location Services option.
Scroll to find Find My in the app list.
Tap it and choose While Using the App.

This allows the app to use your device’s GPS. Now try tracking the AirTag again.

3. Check and change AirTag battery

If your AirTag battery is empty, it won’t work. First, try removing and inserting the battery again. Sometimes a quick reset helps.

If nothing happens, replace the battery. Use a new CR2032 battery, easily available online or in stores. You can change it yourself or contact Apple for help.

Once replaced, wait a few seconds. Open the Find My app again and check if the AirTag appears.

These steps usually solve most tracking problems.

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The Bottom Corner

It’s easy to track the location of your lost items using AirTags in Apple’s Find My app. Make sure your AirTag is linked to the correct Apple ID.

Use Precision Finding or map directions for quick tracking. If the AirTag is not found, check your iCloud, location, or battery. With these steps, you can find your things without stress.