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I have zero use cases for switching on Bluetooth so it’s always off. But then I saw this in Bluetooth settings.
Does “Find My” feature & Location service use Bluetooth? Does it make any sense for me to switch on Bluetooth? If yes, will this consume my iPhone’s battery significantly?
Thanks!
You already know one reason. Bluetooth helps with location accuracy.
But, imagine if someone stole your phone. The first thing that thieves do is turn off the phone so the owner can't track the phone.
But, even if your phone is turned off, Bluetooth will continue to operate for the next few days. If there are any other iPhones in the area, they will pick up the Bluetooth signal to help report on the location of your phone when you use Find My to try to locate the phone.
If Bluetooth is turned off, you have about a zero chance of ever locating the phone.
You already know one reason. Bluetooth helps with location accuracy.
But, imagine if someone stole your phone. The first thing that thieves do is turn off the phone so the owner can't track the phone.
But, even if your phone is turned off, Bluetooth will continue to operate for the next few days. If there are any other iPhones in the area, they will pick up the Bluetooth signal to help report on the location of your phone when you use Find My to try to locate the phone.
If Bluetooth is turned off, you have about a zero chance of ever locating the phone.
Does “Find My” feature & Location service use Bluetooth?
Yes
Does it make any sense for me to switch on Bluetooth?
Yes
If yes, will this consume my iPhone’s battery significantly?
No
Thanks for answering my questions. Can you please elaborate about this?
Usage of Bluetooth for Find My & Location Services
