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How to update AirTag Location

I am expecting to see the real time location of the airtag when I am away from it but it only updates the location when I get near to it.

For example, I leave the house at 7AM and then in the office, it says last location at 7AM. I have family members at home with mobile devices and has bluetooth enabled but the location only updates when I get home at 5PM.

I already reset the airtag, same issue.

How can I make this airtag to update it's location even though I am not near it.

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iPhone X

Posted on Jul 3, 2021 6:38 AM

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VeronikaS_

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Posted on Aug 4, 2021 11:27 AM

I have a big problem with uploading location. I have an airtag in the car in case of theft, and as soon as the car is gone, the position is absolutely not updated, which makes the entire airtag unusable and completely useless. what is the point of having it if its only function doesn't work- locate it?

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Nov 25, 2021 11:12 AM in response to miyalung

Your AirTag location will be updated as long as who’s iOS are running on the latest software with there Bluetooth on and connected to the internet

Nov 25, 2021 11:14 AM in response to Thebrokentoken

No, it only works when your items are lost but not stolen

Dec 6, 2021 4:07 PM in response to miyalung

Same problem

Dec 10, 2021 1:31 PM in response to Thebrokentoken

The theft protection we needed was from Apple selling us these worthless POSs.

muguy

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Dec 10, 2021 1:36 PM in response to PirateSteve9

They work as intended. AirTags are not real-time trackers.

Dec 10, 2021 1:45 PM in response to muguy

The heck they do. One update during the hour they were on top of another iPhone would have been nice. They didn't update anything. They're garbage

fhg954

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Dec 10, 2021 3:37 PM in response to PirateSteve9

Try turning on “Notify when found” on the AirTag in the app, and see if the location updates now. I’m experiencing this bug when I use my iPad to update to location periodically.

Dec 14, 2021 6:06 AM in response to fhg954

IOS 15.2 was suppose to have an option to scan for other peoples airtags near you. I am not seeing it. Anyone else see it?

sondra83

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Dec 17, 2021 10:05 AM in response to muguy

no they don't - if it only works when its near your phone - then it's NOT lost!

sondra83

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Dec 17, 2021 10:06 AM in response to fhg954

nope - it made no difference. I am betting when i get home, if my dog is still there - it will notify me its found. what a piece of garbage

How to update AirTag Location