Can I use Find Devices on my desktop computer
i have a dog that sometimes likes to roam. We live in a rural area and the Find My app on my iPhone for the AirTag doesn’t work very well.
can I add it to my desktop Find My app?
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15
Question marked as
The AirTag can only be paired with a trusted iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Once paired, it becomes associated with your Apple ID. From there is where you could locate it with the Find My app.
Apple introduced the Find My app for the Mac with the release of macOS Catalina. Prior to that, you would access Find My using a web browser from any computer. Ref: Set up Find My on Mac - Apple Support
Once it was paired successfully, you shouldn't need to "add" the tag to the Find My app on your Mac. It should appear on the Items tab of that app.
However, I believe the real issue is that the AirTag relies on Bluetooth technology, and participates with Apple's Find My Network. That network consists of other iPhones. The tag's Bluetooth beacon would transmit every 3-5 mins. An iPhone (any iPhone, not just yours) would need to be within Bluetooth range (~30-40') to pick up this beacon. In turn, that phone, if it has an active Internet connection, would relay that information to the Apple servers. That, again, were you would see it in the Find My app.
The bottom line? AirTag's are not designed to be trackers. They are primarily designed to help you locate missing items, like your car keys.
If your goal is to keep track of your dog, especially if you live in a rural area, is to consider getting a dedicated pet tracking device that is based on GPS, not Bluetooth.
You may find the following article enlightening: Here's why you don't put an AirTag on your dog's collar - AI