How do I view location history of AirTags

Weird. In iPhone 13, I saw a history with a map with recent routes like https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/01i8QCWWx9gXr0TArPQ9v1Y-13.fit_lim.size_768x.jpg.

There is no means for you to view location history of your tags.

You can only check on them “live.”

That left image represent YOUR own history - generated by YOUR phone - when you were traveling with an “unknown” tag.

i.e. It’s a “personal safety” feature showing where someone who YOU don’t know; potentially observed your travel with THEIR AirTag surreptitiously placed on YOUR person.

While the other person can’t see a history of their tag either; they COULD have been watching YOUR movements “live.”

Chattanoogan wrote:

That left image represent YOUR own history - generated by YOUR phone - when you were traveling with an “unknown” tag.

i.e. It’s a “personal safety” feature showing where someone who YOU don’t know; potentially observed your travel with THEIR AirTag surreptitiously placed on YOUR person.

While the other person can’t see a history of their tag either; they COULD have been watching YOUR movements “live.”

Thanks. I wished it can be done for our own AirTags.

Hello Blah_blah6942,

Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. You can locate your AirTags by following this great user guide. The link and more info can be found below.

Find your keys, backpack, and more with AirTag - Apple Support

"Use Precision Finding to pinpoint the location of your item

If you have a supported iPhone model with Ultra Wideband and your AirTag is nearby,1 you can tap Find Nearby to help find it, even if it's stuck between couch cushions or hiding under a stack of mail.

Find a nearby item

1. Open the Find My app, then tap the Items tab.
2. Choose your AirTag, then tap Find Nearby.1 Don't see Find Nearby? 
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5. Follow the onscreen instructions and move around the space until your iPhone connects to your AirTag.
6. Your iPhone displays the distance and direction to your AirTag. Use that information to get closer to your AirTag until you find your lost item.

• When your AirTag is within Bluetooth range of your connected device, you can play a sound on your AirTag by tapping the Play Sound button . 
• If your iPhone says that more light is required, tap the Turn Flashlight On button .

1. Tap the Done button  when you're done. 

If you don't see the Find button

If you don't see Find Nearby, make sure that you turned on Location Access for the Find My app.

1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and check that Location Services is on.
2. Scroll down and tap Find My.
3. Select "Never," "Ask Next Time or When I Share," or "While Using the App." For the most accurate location, turn on Precise Location.

Still don't see Find Nearby? Your AirTag might be out of range of your connected device. Get directions to it first.

Environmental factors, including wall materials or objects between your iPhone and your AirTag, might impact performance. 

More ways to find your items

If you misplace an item with an AirTag attached, use the Find My app to see or get directions to its current or last known location. If it's nearby, you can also play a sound from your AirTag's built-in speaker. AirTag uses the Find My network, an encrypted, anonymous network of hundreds of millions Apple devices that can help you find your things. 

See your AirTag on the map

1. Open the Find My app, then tap the Items tab.
2. Choose the AirTag you want to locate in the Items list.

• If the AirTag is within range of your device or the Find My network recently detected it, you see it on the map. An updated location and timestamp appears under its name.
• If the AirTag isn't within range of your device or any devices in the Find My network, you see its last known location and timestamp. To be notified when your AirTag is within range of your device or detected by the Find My network, turn on Notify When Found under Notifications. 

If you can't see your AirTag on the map

Play a sound

1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, then tap the Items tab.
2. In the Items list, choose the AirTag that you want to play a sound. 
3. Tap Play Sound.1 If your AirTag is within Bluetooth range, it will play a sound. 
4. To stop playing this sound before it ends automatically, tap Stop Sound.

If your AirTag is in Bluetooth range of your connected device but isn't playing a sound

Get directions

If your iPhone or region doesn't support Ultra Wideband, or your AirTag is outside the range of your device, you can get directions to its location. 

1. Open the Find My app, then tap the Items tab.
2. Choose the AirTag that you want directions to.
3. To see the route to your AirTag in Maps, tap Directions.
4. To get directions from your current location to your AirTag, tap Go."

We hope this helps.

Cheers!

Clearly it’s technologically possible …

… but Apple is selling a “finding” - vice a “tracking” capability.

Obviously it’s an important distinction for a “Privacy is Inviolate” company …

… and some privacy advocates already called a somewhat “muted” foul on Airtags as-is. (although IMO Apple’s done a phenomenal “tightrope act.”)