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Airtag beep on separation?

Can the airtag beep when walking away if I left my iPhone in the car?

iPhone 6s, iOS 10

Posted on Apr 21, 2021 4:34 AM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2021 4:46 AM

Here is what is released --> https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-introduces-airtag/

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Apr 21, 2021 5:38 AM in response to Rickeyjt

Related:


"An AirTag that has been separated from its owner for a long period of time will make an audible noise when it’s moved, as part of a privacy feature to let you know there’s a tag present. You can reset an AirTag by tapping with an iPhone or “NFC-capable device”—strange wording that implies maybe other non-Apple devices?" Source:


The fine print: What Apple didn’t talk about


"I talked to folks from Apple today about some of this. The timeout period for when an AirTag will play a sound if separated from its owner is currently three days — but that’s not baked into the AirTags themselves. It’s a server-side setting in the Find My network, so Apple can adjust it if real-world use suggests that three days is too long or too short." Source:


Daring Fireball: 'The Fine Print: What Apple Didn’t Talk About'


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May 9, 2021 2:54 PM in response to Rickeyjt

This is a feature that would help keep people from leaving their ~$1000 phones behind when they get up from sitting. Unfortunately, I don’t think this will ever happen! Too much money in Apple Care and replacing lost and stolen phones. Too bad for those of us who live with people who can’t seem to NOT misplace things and leave things behind!

Airtag beep on separation?

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