What is an AirTag used for?

AirTag is designed to discourage unwanted tracking.
If someone else's AirTag finds its way into your stuff, your iPhone will notice it's traveling with you and send you an alert. After a while, if you still haven't found it, the AirTag will start playing a sound to let you know it's there.
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Can you use AirTag to track someone?

AirTag, AirPods, and other Find My network accessories include features to guard against unwanted tracking. They should not be used to track people, and should not be used to track property that does not belong to you.
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How do you know if an AirTag is tracking you?

To help you know if an AirTag is tracking you, your iPhone will notify you when an unknown AirTag is traveling with you. Once you tap the notification, you will see a map that shows when the unknown AirTag was first detected traveling with you.
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What does an iPhone AirTag do?

Like other Apple devices, each AirTag is displayed on a map in the ‌Find My‌ app so you can see its location. AirTags connect to your iOS and macOS devices over Bluetooth. Apple added a U1 chip in each AirTag so you can see its precise location indoors or out if it's nearby, or its last known location if it is not.
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Can I use AirTag to track my child?

STORY HIGHLIGHTS: The AirTag isn't designed to track people or pets. To track kids, use Apple Watch with ‌Family Setup‌. You can strap an AirTag to a pet, with a caveat.
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Does AirTag work without WiFi?

Apple Air Tag primarily uses Bluetooth to communicate with your phone. Therefore, you don't need an internet connection for the tag to work. However, because it uses the “Find My” app to locate your items, you'll need to turn on your WiFi for the best experience.
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How do I stop AirTag from tracking me?

However, you can at least opt yourself out, though this removes your ability to track your own lost or stolen iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, or an AirTag through this extended network. In iOS 13 or iPadOS 14 or later go to Settings > account name > Find My > Find My iPhone/iPad, and disable Find My network.
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Why did I get an AirTag notification on my iPhone?

If there is an AirTag that does not belong to you near you for an extended period of time, your Apple device will alert you with the following notification: "AirTag Found Moving With You."
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How far can an AirTag be tracked?

What is the distance an individual AirTag can track with Bluetooth? Apple has not specified the exact Bluetooth range of an AirTag, but it's believed that each AirTag supports Bluetooth 5.0 (same as the latest iPhones), which means it should be trackable within 800 feet.
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Is an AirTag good for dogs?

Since AirTags are not meant to be used for pet tracking, they can get damaged more easily, which can cause them to malfunction. Pets can lose it – if your pet gets lost or runs away, and loses the AirTag, you will be able to locate the AirTag, but not the pet.
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What does it mean when an AirTag is detected near you?

By default, iOS will send an alert when an unknown AirTag is detected near you. This alerts you to the possibility that someone is tracking your location and allows you to (attempt to) locate the AirTag and get law enforcement involved if necessary.
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Can AirTag find iPhone?

Yes, you can definitely use the Apple AirTag to find your iPhone. All you have to do is make sure that the tag is firmly attached to the phone. When the tag is attached, search for the signal on Find My Network tab to locate your iPhone. It's as simple and easy as searching for a magnet with another magnet.
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How does AirTag work for dogs?

AirTags are small tiles designed to be clipped to backpacks, slipped in wallets, or added to keychains to make those objects instantly discoverable on Apple's Find My app. Just register the AirTag on the app, identify it as yours, and watch as Apple Maps shows you its exact location within a matter of feet.
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How long does an AirTag battery last?

Your AirTag battery life should last for around one year, depending on your usage. The battery is replaceable with another CR2032 lithium coin battery. To replace the battery, unscrew the silver cap from the AirTag, swap batteries, and screw the cap back in place.
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Is AirTag waterproof?

AirTags are water-resistant, not waterproof. You should not submerge your AirTags in liquid, or expose them to a steady stream of water from a hose or faucet. However, this does not mean AirTags will stop working as soon as they're exposed to the elements.
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How do I use AirTag in my wallet?

Keep your AirTag inside your wallet safely with an AirTag wallet card. Simply insert your AirTag into the card-shaped case and slip it into any wallet pocket. The included carabiner will also serve as a key ring or bag charm.
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Are AirTag wallets worth it?

At a price tag of $99.00 The Frenchie AirTag Wallet isn't cheap, but having used the Frenchie Co. range of wallets frequently over the years I think it's an investment worth looking into. The wallet is just great, and perfect for those who still carry a lot of cash and cards with them on a daily basis.
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Is AirTags worth?

If, like me, you don't lose stuff that often or simply don't have that many possessions you need to keep track of, I'd give AirTags a miss. If, on the other hand, you're always losing your keys and wallet, they're a great little buy. They're just 'cheap' enough to make them an easy Apple purchase.
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How much are AirTags?

AirTag costs $29 each

Apple's first-party trackers cost $29 each. That's even less than the $35 Tile Pro and about on par with Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag+. Apple lets you buy a four-pack for $99. Orders start on Friday, April 23, 2021, and they ship on April 30.
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Can you shower with Apple AirTag?

From Apple directly: AirTag is splash, water, and dust resistant and was tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes).
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What happens when AirTag battery dies?

You don't have to charge your AirTag, nor do you have to throw it away once the battery dies. Instead, after about a year of daily use (which is how long each AirTag should last, according to Apple), you can replace the battery in under 30 seconds.
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Can you replace battery in AirTag?

Replace your AirTag battery

Press down on the polished stainless steel battery cover of your AirTag and rotate counterclockwise until the cover stops rotating. Remove the cover and battery. Insert a new CR2032 lithium 3V coin battery (available at most electronic and drug stores) with the positive side facing up.
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Can you swallow an AirTag?

Apple has trusted its customers to have enough intelligence to know not to swallow the AirTags themselves. Just like toxic detergent capsules, swallowing an AirTag brings not only a risk of suffocation, because the quite large piece of plastic can clog the trachea, but is dangerous due to the button battery.
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Can I share AirTag with family?

No. If you've been wondering whether AirTags can be shared like other things you use with Family Sharing, then we hate to break it to you, you cannot share AirTags with other members of your family at the time.
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