I purchased some airtags to put onto many things, I am wanting to share the family members like we do for location but I cannot find where to share. Please help
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It is a bit ridiculous that these can't be shared with family members or just shared like you share your location in Find My with friends.
I have a tag on our on dog, but my wife and my daughter can't track him. That's pretty sad. Do we need to add three AirTags on my dog's collar so we can all track him? LoL.
IOShell wrote:
The other "solution" suggested by Apple is to use the same Apple ID on each phone.
Apple specifically advises against multiple people using the same Apple ID.
Don’t share your Apple ID with other people, even family members.
DDLane wrote:
Exactly...unconscionable that a $3T legendary brand, still goes to the extreme of finding ways to extract extras out of a dedicated customer base, when in this one area, all else who offer it, allow the shared device feature (as Apple already does with thier iPhones, Mac...).
Have you told Apple your thoughts?
TheMicSmith wrote:
Same! Gave one to my mother to track her dog. It’s a shame my dad can’t also share the ability to track the dog. Much NEEDED update!!!
Have you told Apple?
I was also disappointed to find that family sharing was not available on the AirTag.
I have submitted a feature request on the Apple Feedback site. The more of us who submit the same feature request, surely they will need to consider it :-)
therealmc3 wrote:
Seriously?? I bought the AirTags to share visibility with my wife now she’s upset only I can find them. Apple please reconsider as our TILEs had that feature, although I’m much happier with the performance of the AirTags overall.
Have you told Apple your thoughts?
Re: “… I don't understand why I can share the location of all my devices but not my tags …”
Short answer: Privacy and total anonymity for you AND the relaying phone owners (who are actually reporting THEIR location) and an EXTREMELY low-power device.
This is something Tile’s architecture DOES NOT provide.
If you’re sincerely interested in learning the “whys” you can delve into it starting here:
Find My security – Apple Support (AU)
If you want to submit feedback to Apple, PLEASE go here: Feedback - AirTag - Apple
If you just want to vent here, that’s fine too 😉
Murphz1 wrote:
Nonsense this apple
I can share locations with my wife and 3 kids, but not my dog, who is more likely to run off or be kidnapped.
Waste of money if I'm out walking and have to find the wife before I find my dog
Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions. You can, however, let them know your thoughts here:
ilgoldstein wrote:
Why do technology companies like Apple (and others, it isn't just Apple) forget that people have spouses/partners or that technology services for families are usually paid for as a family? My spouse's iPhone and mine are on the same carrier account, we should be able to choose to share information.
No one here in this user-to-user forum can answer why Apple does or does not do something. Also, Apple doesn't read here for suggestions or feedback. However, you can let them know your thoughts here:
What I can comment on is that Apple's focus seems to have generally been on individual privacy. And that is something many of us choose to maintain even if we have families or partners.
wwwheaten wrote:
Don't tell your cat. We didn't tell our dog. Now we know where he really sneaks out to when he is supposed to be at his doggie club. BUT WE CAN ONLY SEE THIS ON MY PHONE, my wife - his main caregiver - can't see what he's up to and thus believes him when he asks for more cookies.
AirTags track pets getting treats? Who knew!
pple really needs to fix this: if I can share my phone, iPad etc. with anyone, why can't I share something as simple as an AirTag????? There's no justification for this that's remotely valid.
Have you told Apple your thoughts on the matter?
DanielsonjGomes wrote:
Any Update on this? Does Apple plan on making this feature available? I'd love to be able to share my kid's AirTags with my wife.
No one here in this user-to-user forum would know Apple's plans for the future. Nor does Apple read here for feedback or suggestions. You can, however, let them know your thoughts here:
The more people who submit feedback, the more likely Apple is to consider making the change.
leofromdanville wrote:
I think AirTags are great, but it really needs to include family sharing for pets.
It would be VERY helpful for my wife and I to be able to use our iPhones to locate our pets.
Please submit a change request for the next product release.
Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions. No one participating in this thread can make any changes or is going to submit change requests on your behalf. You can, however, make such requests yourself:
drmiagi wrote:
AirTag, and Devices for that matter, should be able to be shared. Adding simple authentication as in people tracking should not be beyond Apple's ability, and would make the item much more useful to families.
Have you given that feedback to Apple?
Re: “ … now, I feel buyer's remorse …”
Then by all means return them to Apple during your 14-day window.
Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple
If the “cost” of reduced coverage and privacy compromised to “Tile Inc” is acceptable in your “purchasing calculus” … go for it.
mwhill1 wrote:
Bad fix for AirTags being dropped on unsuspecting people. Makes them mostly useless. Trying this on my family pet in case she gets out and it is effectively worthless. Even within a shared family it is not visible to all like devices are. Just a terrible solution and needs to be corrected. Should also be sharable like a tile is. Surely this can be un-fixed. Probably sending it back as it is essentially useless except for personal items. What if multiple people are trying to find it, primary user is out of the home but car keys need to be found. Whole slew of reasons to share to whomever or at a minimum within a family by selection a share option.
Have you told Apple how you feel?
Then by all means return them to Apple during your 14-day window.
Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple
If the “cost” of reduced coverage and your privacy bring compromised to “Tile Inc” is acceptable in your “purchasing calculus” … go for it.
Can you share AirTag location with family?
