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How well does AirTag work with cars as a security/anti theft device?

How well does AirTag work with cars as a security/anti theft device?


iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Jul 1, 2022 8:54 PM

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Posted on Jul 1, 2022 10:00 PM

AirTag is not a security or anti-theft device. Read Apple's marketing page here for explanation.


They work when in cars the same way when attached to anything - a suitcase or a dog's collar for example. The same page above summarises their tracking function: Your AirTag sends out a secure Bluetooth signal that can be detected by nearby devices in the Find My network. These devices send the location of your AirTag to iCloud — then you can go to the Find My app and see it on a map. 


AirTags can be located using Find My, as described in Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item.

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Jul 1, 2022 10:00 PM in response to BigDoogie

AirTag is not a security or anti-theft device. Read Apple's marketing page here for explanation.


They work when in cars the same way when attached to anything - a suitcase or a dog's collar for example. The same page above summarises their tracking function: Your AirTag sends out a secure Bluetooth signal that can be detected by nearby devices in the Find My network. These devices send the location of your AirTag to iCloud — then you can go to the Find My app and see it on a map. 


AirTags can be located using Find My, as described in Use the Find My app to locate a missing device or item.

How well does AirTag work with cars as a security/anti theft device?

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