How to use AirTag to find anything connected to it

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

How to use AirTag to find anything connected to it

2. Resolution

Use Precision Finding to pinpoint the location of your item

 Supported iPhone models for Precision Finding

• iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max

If you have a supported iPhone model with Ultra-Wideband and your AirTag is nearby¹, you can use Precision Finding to help find it, even if it's stuck between couch cushions or hiding under a stack of mail. If your AirTag is out of range of your connected device, get directions to it first.

1. Open the Find My app, then tap the Items tab.
2. Choose the AirTag you want to locate, then tap Find 

1. . 
2. Follow the onscreen instructions and move around the space until your iPhone connects to your AirTag.
3. Your iPhone displays the distance and direction to your AirTag. Use that information to get closer to your AirTag until you find your lost item.
4. Tap the X button 

1.  when you're done. 

If you need more help

You can tap the sound button 

 to play a sound on your AirTag if it's within Bluetooth range of your connected device. If it's too dark, a flashlight button 

 will appear. To turn on the flashlight, tap it.

If you don't see Find 

, make sure that you turned on Location Access for the Find My app.

1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services, and check that Location Services is on.
2. Scroll down and tap Find My.
3. Check "Ask Next Time," "While Using the App," or "While Using the App or Widgets." For the most accurate location, turn on Precise Location.