How to tell if there's an AirTag around?

Hi Obscureities,

To receive an alert, there are a few settings that you need to enable. The following is from the same article previously shared, What to do if you get an alert that an AirTag, Find My network accessory, or set of AirPods is with you - Apple Support.

"Unwanted tracking

If any AirTag, AirPods, or other Find My network accessory separated from its owner is seen moving with you over time, you'll be notified in one of two ways. These features were created specifically to discourage people from trying to track you without your knowledge.

1. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, Find My will send a notification to your Apple device. This feature is available on iOS or iPadOS 14.5 or later. To receive alerts, make sure that you:

• Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services, and turn Location Services on.
• Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services. Turn Find My iPhone on.
• Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services. Turn Significant Locations on to be notified when you arrive at a significant location, such as your home. 
• Go to Settings > Bluetooth, and turn Bluetooth on. 
• Go to the Find My app, tap the Me tab, and turn Tracking Notifications on.
• Turn off airplane mode. If your device is in airplane mode, you won't receive tracking notifications.

2. If you don't have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, an AirTag that isn't with its owner for a period of time will emit a sound when it's moved. This type of notification isn't supported with AirPods."

Kind regards.

Hey Obscureities,

That is a great question! If an AirTag is moving with you, if using an iPhone and have it set up you'll see an alert. If you don't have an Apple device, the AirTag will eventually start to emit a sound. The following resource has great information on what to do if you find an AirTag is moving with you and steps to take for unwanted tracking, what to do if you see an alert, or hear a sound from an AirTag: What to do if you get an alert that an AirTag, Find My network accessory, or set of AirPods is with you - Apple Support

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Take care!