Did I activate my AirTags? I have an iPhone 13 with up-to-date software revisions. Turned on the phone's Bluetooth next to the AirTags; Removed the protective tab, and heard a loud chirp. The naming program popped up, and I renamed the devices. HOWEVER, my phone screen doesn't "see" them. How do I know they are "discoverable?"
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Original Title: Are AirTags functioning?
iPhone 13, iOS 26
If the AirTag pairing process failed for any reason, the AirTag can be fully reset - and then paired again with your iPhone and your Apple Account.
To reset the AirTag, follow the process outlined here:
How to reset your AirTag - Apple Support
Once reset, you can repeat the pairing process. This process is described within the often overlooked iPhone User Guide. Here is a direct link to the relevant section of the Guide:
Add an AirTag in Find My on iPhone - Apple Support
When properly paired, the AirTag will be "discoverable" by your iPhone - and will be visible to all your Apple devices within the Find My App.
If the AirTag pairing process failed for any reason, the AirTag can be fully reset - and then paired again with your iPhone and your Apple Account.
To reset the AirTag, follow the process outlined here:
How to reset your AirTag - Apple Support
Once reset, you can repeat the pairing process. This process is described within the often overlooked iPhone User Guide. Here is a direct link to the relevant section of the Guide:
Add an AirTag in Find My on iPhone - Apple Support
When properly paired, the AirTag will be "discoverable" by your iPhone - and will be visible to all your Apple devices within the Find My App.
Yes, your initial setup started correctly because you heard the chirp and saw the naming prompt, but the pairing process may have frozen or failed to finish linking to your Apple Account. To see them, open find my on your iPhone, tap Items at the bottom (not "Devices"), and if they are blank or missing, your phone has lost connection.
How do I ensure my AirTags are discoverable on an iPhone 13?
