Very disappointed in precise finding, it only works when it’s within a few feet (3 for mine). Not long enough range for precision finding when you’re looking for your child. 50 ft would be ideal to start tracking in precision mode and should auto switch to that mode when in range. Anyone getting any better range with precision finding?
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iPhone XR, iOS 18
Yep, I would have never gotten that from your post, but thanks for clarifying that.
As you may already know Precision Finding relies on the U1 Ultra Wideband.
The expected range for Precision Finding to work effectively is generally 10–15 meters (33–50 feet) in ideal conditions. However, this range can vary depending on a number of factors.
AFAIK, her sharing this AirTag with you should not affect the Precision Finding range of her iPhone ... but, I have to agree, 3 feet seems to be very poor.
As such, you should consider contacting Apple Support directly for additional assistance with this matter. To do so, simply select the "Support" link on the lower left-hand side of this forum's web page.
Yep, I would have never gotten that from your post, but thanks for clarifying that.
As you may already know Precision Finding relies on the U1 Ultra Wideband.
The expected range for Precision Finding to work effectively is generally 10–15 meters (33–50 feet) in ideal conditions. However, this range can vary depending on a number of factors.
AFAIK, her sharing this AirTag with you should not affect the Precision Finding range of her iPhone ... but, I have to agree, 3 feet seems to be very poor.
As such, you should consider contacting Apple Support directly for additional assistance with this matter. To do so, simply select the "Support" link on the lower left-hand side of this forum's web page.
If you have an iPhone XR, as per your tagline, it doesn't support "precision finding." You would need, at least, an iPhone 11.
Thanks for the info! Reflecting on your information specifically the comment about signal loss if buried the answer clicked immediately. I had made a necklace with the AirTag and had encased it in one of those thick waterproof AirTag protectors which totally encased it. Much better precision signal now without the protective case. Needless to say I will be getting these for any belkin case that is the outer ring only and forget about the waterproofing. Thanks so much!!!
You're very welcome!
One thing to note. The white plastic side of an Apple AirTag should not be blocked, as it houses the Bluetooth antenna and other communication components. This side is crucial for the AirTag to send and receive signals effectively, whether for location tracking, Find My network communication, or proximity alerts.
I’m sorry I didn’t clarify better. The AirTag is registered on my wife’s iPhone 14 and she shared this AirTag with me on my XR. My phone doesn’t have precision finding, I was referring to her iPhone 14 which only gets a 3 ft range on precision finding.
Why does Airtag precision finding only works at close range?
