pairing an airtag

my new airtag will not pair with my laptop or ipad, I do not have an iphone, help


Posted on Nov 26, 2023 5:41 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2023 6:12 AM

Apple's support document Set up your AirTag using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch says that your AirTag should pair with your iPad if the following conditions are met:


What you need 

  • An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5 or later and two-factor authentication turned on
  • Find My turned on.
  • Bluetooth turned on.
  • A strong Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
  • Location Services turned on: Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
  • To be able to use Precision Finding and to see the most accurate location for your AirTag, turn on Location Access for Find My. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services, then scroll down and tap Find My. Check While Using the App or While Using the App or Widgets. Then turn on Precise Location.



Read the rest of the document, including the last part called If you can't set up your AirTag, and check again that you followed all the steps.

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Nov 26, 2023 6:12 AM in response to elyse2002

Apple's support document Set up your AirTag using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch says that your AirTag should pair with your iPad if the following conditions are met:


What you need 

  • An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5 or later and two-factor authentication turned on
  • Find My turned on.
  • Bluetooth turned on.
  • A strong Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
  • Location Services turned on: Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
  • To be able to use Precision Finding and to see the most accurate location for your AirTag, turn on Location Access for Find My. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services, then scroll down and tap Find My. Check While Using the App or While Using the App or Widgets. Then turn on Precise Location.



Read the rest of the document, including the last part called If you can't set up your AirTag, and check again that you followed all the steps.

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