Uninitiated Find My sound played on apple watch

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Uninitiated Find My sound played on apple watch

My Apple Watch Series 7 was charging on my nightstand at 2am when the “Find My” sound started playing out of nowhere and woke me up. I clicked dismiss on the watch and immediately opened the Find My app on my phone. Only my devices were listed. I then quickly went to my Apple ID and only my devices were logged in to my Apple ID. This includes one MacBook, two iPads, my watch, and my iPhone. All of these devices are stored in my nightstand. The MacBook was turned off as it needs to be charged. The iPads were both securely in cases and locked. My phone was locked when I woke up and was charging next to my watch. My room was secure and I know that no one accessed the devices on my night stand. So how do I figure out who initiated the “play sound” function on my watch? I’m worried about who may have my location now and how this is even possible. ETA: I do not use family sharing either. I’m really stumped on this one.

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Mar 30, 2023 6:14 AM

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Answer 1

vada50 Author

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Mar 30, 2023 7:50 PM in response to LD150

I didn’t see any unknown devices when I checked the list of which devices are logged in with my Apple ID. It’s so unfortunate that this is even possible. I try to select really secure passwords and change them often. Oh well, password changed.

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LD150

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Mar 31, 2023 1:12 AM in response to vada50

If that was what happened then is it possible you signed into your account in a phishing trick? Revealing the password is the only practical way to break a password of 10 characters or more, security strength being a function of length.

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LD150

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Mar 31, 2023 1:48 AM in response to LD150

PS the reason that the https://icloud.com/Find is the only place that 2FA is not required is so you can locate or even wipe your iphone if that is the only Apple device you own. (Yes unbelievably some people only own one!)

It can't do much more. Any other account access with your password requires 2FA code to be approved and entered in that other device. You do use 2FA I hope. Only USA has the choice.

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