If any AirTag, AirPods or other Find My network accessory separated from its owner is seen moving with you over time, you'll be notified in one of two ways. These features were created specifically to discourage people from trying to track you without your knowledge.
- If you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, Find My will send a notification to your Apple device. This feature is available on iOS or iPadOS 14.5 or later. To receive alerts, make sure you:
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and turn Location Services on.
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services. Turn Find My iPhone on.
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services. Turn Significant Locations on to be notified when you arrive at a significant location, such as your home.
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn bluetooth on.
- Go to the Find My app, tap the Me tab and turn Tracking Notifications on.
- Turn off Airplane Mode. If your device is in Airplane Mode, you won't receive tracking notifications.
- An AirTag, AirPods Pro (2nd generation) charging case or Find My network accessory that isn't with its owner for a period of time will emit a sound when it's moved.
If you detect an unknown AirTag, Find My network accessory or AirPods, use the steps below to find out about it, find it and disable it. If you're using an Android device, you can download the Tracker Detect app to find an AirTag or Find My network accessory that's been separated from its owner and may be travelling with you.