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How do I change the default device for Find My?

I have my iPhone and MacBook Pro on Find My. I want to temporarily switch the default device friends see from the iPhone to the MacBook. I read the instructions in Apple Support: "To change the device that you're sharing your location from, open Find My on that device. Select the Me tab, then choose Use this [device] as My Location." However, on my MacBook there is no Me tab, and on my iPhone in the Me tab I only see the iPhone as a shared location. Can you help?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Jun 28, 2023 4:48 AM

1 reply

Jun 29, 2023 11:36 AM in response to TberHaber

Hello TberHaber,


We're happy to provide some information regarding this feature. According to the following article,


"You can turn on Share My Location on your Mac, but you can only share your location from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch that’s signed in with the same Apple ID. If you only have a Mac, you can’t share your location."


Share your location in Find My on Mac - Apple Support


If you'd like to leave feedback regarding this feature, you can do so here: Product Feedback - Apple


Best Regards.

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