Losing track of important items can be a major source of stress, but with the new AirTag from Apple, you can now keep track of your belongings with ease. This small, sleek device can be attached to your keys, backpack, or any other item you frequently misplace, and can be located using the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to set up and use an AirTag on iPhone, iPad or Mac. With that, you can have peace of mind knowing that your important items are always within reach.
How To Set up and use an AirTag on your iPhone or iPad
To set up an AirTag on your iPhone or iPad, you will need to ensure that your device is running iOS 14 or later for iPhone and iPadOS 14 or later for iPad. However, it is important to note that you cannot set up an AirTag using a Mac. But you will be able to use and manage it on macOS once you connect it to your Apple ID.
Bearing that in mind, here are the steps to follow to set up an AirTag on your iDevice;
- Ensure that your device has Bluetooth enabled and is connected to an active internet connection.
- Remove the plastic wrap on your AirTag, and this should turn it on and make it beep.
- Bring your iPhone or iPad closer to the AirTag, and a pop-up alert will appear with a Connect button. Click the Connect button.
- You will be prompted to name your AirTag. You can choose from the available names or give it a custom name. Click Continue when you are done.
- The pop-up alert will indicate that the AirTag will be registered to your Apple ID, including your email address and phone number associated with your Apple ID. Tap the Continue button.
- Wait for the AirTag to finish setting up.
- Once it is done, you will see its current location with you, and it will introduce you to some of its features. You can click Done or View in Find My app, depending on what you want to do next.
- Finally, you can find your AirTag in the Items tab on all of your updated Apple devices.
How To Use AirTag on an iPhone or iPad
- Launch the Find My app and go to the Items tab.
- From there, you will be able to see your AirTag’s name and its last known location.
- To take further action, simply click on the AirTag and choose to make it play a sound, navigate to it, activate Lost Mode, rename it, or remove it from your account.
How To Use AirTag on a Mac
- Launch the Find My app from either Launcher or Spotlight Search.
- Once in the app, head to the Items tab to see your AirTag’s name and its last known location.
- To take further action, click on the AirTag and choose to ping it, navigate to it, or activate Lost Mode.
Final Words
Setting up and using an AirTag on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac is a straightforward process that can provide you with valuable peace of mind. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily attach an AirTag to your important belongings and use the Find My app to locate them quickly and easily.
