Tricks

How to find the serial number of an AirTag

Holding an AirTag in hand on a black background

Whether you have lost an AirTag or found one that doesn’t belong to you, knowing its serial number can help you locate the owner or confirm if it is your own. In this post, we’ll show you how to easily find the serial number of an AirTag or AirTag (2nd generation).

AirTag detected: What to do if an unknown AirTag is found moving with you

AirTag Found Moving With You notification on iPhone

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.