Whether you have lost an AirTag or found one that doesn't belong to you, knowing the serial number can help you locate the owner or confirm if it is your own. In this post, we will show you how to easily find the serial number of an AirTag.
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Stay up-to-date on the latest AirTag news and learn how to get the most out of your device with our comprehensive tutorials, tips, and tricks.
What it looks like when an AirTag is stalking you
I've been running some unscientific tests for the past few days, essentially stalking myself with an AirTag that was set up using an Apple ID other than mine. The goal was to find out how quickly I would get notified about someone tracking me, but I was also curious about what the process would be to alert me about it.
After several days of tracking myself, this is what I found out.
AirTag detected: What to do if an unknown AirTag is found moving with you
One of the AirTag safety features that Apple designed to discourage unwanted tracking shows a notification when your iPhone senses an unknown AirTag moving with you over time.
Besides AirTag, AirPods (3rd generation, Pro, Max), and other Find My network accessories can also be used to track. When that happens, you may see one of the following notifications:
AirTag Found Moving With You AirPods Detected, AirPods Pro Detected, or AirPods Max Detected "Product Name" Detected: For third-party Find My network accessories like Chipolo ONE Spot. Unknown Accessory Detected: You will see this message when a non-AirTag Find My network accessory is detected near you, but the Find My app on your iPhone has issues connecting to that accessory or the server.This tutorial focuses on what to do when an unknown AirTag is detected and found moving with you.
Researcher exploits the Find My network to send messages
Apple's Find My network is a solid feature for folks within the company's ecosystem. It's a great way to track devices. And, apparently, it can also be used to send messages and other data.
Nomad introduces the Rugged AirTag Keychain and Rugged Pet ID Tag
Apple finally introduced its item tracking accessory, AirTag, back in April. Now Nomad is getting into the game, introducing a pair of new case options for the small device.
Apple’s brand new AirTag has already been hacked
Apple announced its new AirTag tracking accessory at the Spring Loaded event just over two weeks ago, and the first deliveries only started reaching the hands of avid customers last weekend.
Despite how new the product is, it seems that it has already been hacked by brilliant minds in the security research space.
How to rename your AirTag and replace its default icon with an expressive emoji
Like with most other Apple products, you can pick a custom name for your AirTag to more easily figure out which one does what in the Find My app. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to rename your AirTag by picking a custom name and emoji for your Apple tracker.
A hidden AirTag debug mode has been discovered in the Find My app
A hidden AirTag diagnostics overlay has been discovered in Apple's Find My app, allowing you to see various technical details about how the tracking featrues are working.
How to reset an AirTag to factory settings
If you'd like to use an AirTag item tracker that someone else has previously used but forgot to reset, you'll need to disassociate it from the owner's account. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to reset the AirTag which will remove that item tracker from an Apple ID account. Doing so will enable you to easily use the AirTag with a different Apple ID.
AirTags cannot be tracked by and shared with multiple family members
If you've been wondering whether AirTags, Apple's personal item trackers, work with the Family Sharing feature so you could share AirTags with family members, we have bad news for you.
An Australian retailer pulls AirTags from its shelves over child safety concerns
The AirTag, Apple's personal item tracker, has sparked concerns of child safety after an Australian retailer pulled the product from its stores because kids can easily access its battery.
Tips and tricks for getting started with your Apple AirTags
AirTags, Apple's personal item trackers, have been used for all sorts of purposes, ranging from tracking checked luggage, children and pets (Apple says you shouldn't be doing that) to tracking your personal belongings, such as car keys or your AirPods, to using these tiny accessories as parked car locators, anti-theft bike trackers and beyond.