Learn the different ways you can use the Find My app to help find your missing device or personal item, like how to locate it on a map or mark it as lost. Show
If you've lost or misplaced an Apple device or personal item, just use the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS or Mac with the latest version of macOS signed in with the same Apple ID. You can also use the Find Devices or Find Items apps on your Apple Watch with the latest version of watchOS. For a misplaced iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, Mac, AirPods product, or supported Beats product, you can also use the Find My app on a device owned by someone in your Family Sharing group, or sign in to iCloud.com/find on a web browser. What features are available for your missing device or itemFind My features and availability might vary by country or region. iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Mac
* Feature only available on MacBooks with Apple Silicon. Apple Watch
AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro (2nd generation), AirPods Max
AirPods (1st generation), AirPods (2nd generation), Beats products
Third-party products
AirTag
iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe
Locate it on a map
If you turn on Find My network, you can locate your device or item even if it's not connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network. The Find My network is an encrypted anonymous network of hundreds of millions of Apple devices that can help you locate your device or item. Can't locate your device?
Play a sound
Your iPhone will also notify you if you leave your AirPods out of Bluetooth range when you're not in a significant location like home or work. With some AirPods models, your iPhone will notify you for only 24 hours after your last use. Learn more about Notify When Left Behind Mark your device as lost or turn on Lost Mode for your item
What happens if you activate Mark As Lost for your deviceMark as Lost remotely locks your missing iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac with a passcode, keeping your information secure even if your device goes missing. You can also display a custom message with your phone number on the Lock Screen, and keep track of your device's location. Learn more about how to use Mark as Lost. What happens if you turn on Lost Mode for your itemWhen you turn on Lost Mode for a personal item with an attached AirTag or a supported third-party product, you can share a message with your phone number or email address. If someone finds your AirTag, they can see the message by tapping and holding the top of their iPhone or NFC-capable smartphone to the AirTag to open found.apple.com. If someone finds your supported third-party product, they can open the Find My app on their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, choose the Items tab, tap Identify Found Item, and select the item from the list to see your message. Erase a device
If your missing device is covered by AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, you shouldn't erase your device. Instead, file a claim for your lost or stolen device. What happens if you erase a deviceWhen you erase your device, all of your information (including credit, debit, or prepaid cards for Apple Pay) is deleted from the device. If you erase a device that had iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or later installed, you can use Find My to locate the device or play a sound on it. Otherwise, you won't be able to locate or play a sound on your device after you erase it. You might still be able to locate your Mac or Apple Watch if it's near a previously-used Wi-Fi network. Published Date: September 22, 2022 |