Finding nearby devices

Find nearby devices

iPhone 11, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 9, 2026 5:23 PM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2026 8:58 PM

"Find nearby devices"

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Finding Lost Devices:

Which devices? Why are you trying to find them? Have they been lost or stollen? Or is it another issue.


How to Find Them:

Here are some tactics to try...

  • Find My:

If Find My is enabled, then go here, and see if they are seen. Wha tis shown is where is was last synced wth Apple's server. Go Here: https://www.icloud.com/find


  • AirTags:

If they have AirTags, then find out here: Locate an AirTag or Other Item in Find My on iPhone - Apple Support


  • LoJack:

There are third-party software applications you can use to find your devices --LoJack is just one, an it let you erase it, if you don't think you'd get it back.


  • Ask Around:

Ask others if it has been found. If at a local retailer, ask the store's manager it it has been placed in Lost & Found.



B. When to Secure your Info:

If you've lost something the that access to your account, then being device access is of high-concern here, (A)verify your devices, then (B)modify your credentials --you wouldn't want something having access to your Apple Account and other credentials.

A. Verify your Devices:

Verify that all devices are logged in to your account, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support

then...

B. Modify your Credentials:

Having been stollen, someone lily has your credentials. So, by all means, modifying them.

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Sep 9, 2026 8:58 PM in response to Sisi88

"Find nearby devices"

-------


Finding Lost Devices:

Which devices? Why are you trying to find them? Have they been lost or stollen? Or is it another issue.


How to Find Them:

Here are some tactics to try...

  • Find My:

If Find My is enabled, then go here, and see if they are seen. Wha tis shown is where is was last synced wth Apple's server. Go Here: https://www.icloud.com/find


  • AirTags:

If they have AirTags, then find out here: Locate an AirTag or Other Item in Find My on iPhone - Apple Support


  • LoJack:

There are third-party software applications you can use to find your devices --LoJack is just one, an it let you erase it, if you don't think you'd get it back.


  • Ask Around:

Ask others if it has been found. If at a local retailer, ask the store's manager it it has been placed in Lost & Found.



B. When to Secure your Info:

If you've lost something the that access to your account, then being device access is of high-concern here, (A)verify your devices, then (B)modify your credentials --you wouldn't want something having access to your Apple Account and other credentials.

A. Verify your Devices:

Verify that all devices are logged in to your account, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support

then...

B. Modify your Credentials:

Having been stollen, someone lily has your credentials. So, by all means, modifying them.

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