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Being paired without consent

Is there any way to tell for certain if your device is being paired to someone’s watch or air buds unknowingly? Similarly is it possible to be on someone’s family without your consent or knowledge? How would this happen and how can you check?

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 12, 2019 8:35 AM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2019 1:53 PM

As far as wireless headphones, you need to select them on your phone when they are in pairing mode. For Family Sharing you have to accept the invite for Family Share.


You can see all speakers/earbuds/headphones, etc. that have been paired to your device by going to Settings > Bluetooth.

You can see if you're part of a Family Sharing group by going to Settings then select your name at the top and see if you see Family Sharing listed.

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Dec 12, 2019 1:53 PM in response to Rubytues1

As far as wireless headphones, you need to select them on your phone when they are in pairing mode. For Family Sharing you have to accept the invite for Family Share.


You can see all speakers/earbuds/headphones, etc. that have been paired to your device by going to Settings > Bluetooth.

You can see if you're part of a Family Sharing group by going to Settings then select your name at the top and see if you see Family Sharing listed.

Being paired without consent

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