Could Not Complete AirTag Setup

first setup of an airtag (ipone X and latest ipad pro) went fine. Second and thrird gave an error: “Could Not Complete AirTag Setup”, “To set up this airtag, sign in with your Apple Id in settings”.

nothing further, but devices are signed in and my account was recognized in the step before. All devices on 14.5, locations services on, bleutooth, wifi.


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Posted on May 2, 2021 6:25 AM

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Posted on May 16, 2021 5:26 PM

Settings > Apple ID > Find My > Find my iPhone > Turn this off > Provide password to Apple ID and tap [Turn Off]. Then turn Find my iPhone back on. After turning Find My iPhone back on I was able to complete setup with out this alert.

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May 3, 2021 8:52 AM in response to Microbie

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities Microbie,


Congratulations on the purchase of your AirTags. Once we resolve the issue on the other two AirTags, we are sure you will enjoy them immensely. We have linked a YouTube video from the Apple Support Channel as well as link if needed to reset the first one.


How to set up and use your AirTag — Apple Support 


How to reset your AirTag


Additionally, be sure to give a name to each AirTag.


Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities.



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