Apple AirTag: How / Where to use, Track, Change name, Remove an AirTag?

How to track luggage using Apple AirTag

Apple AirTag

AirTag is a small device designed by Apple to keep track of lost or stolen items. The tag is designed to act as a key finder, which helps people find personal objects (e.g., keys, bags, apparel, small electronic devices, vehicles).

 

 

Apple AirTag CUSTOMER CARE: 000800 040 1966; 1-800-MY-APPLE

Website: https://www.apple.com/airtag/

Dimensions of AirTag

Apple AirTag Dimensions

Features of AirTag

  • 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
  • Mercury-free
  • BFR-free
  • PVC-free
  • Beryllium-free

Specifications of Apple AirTag

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Splash, Water and Dust Resistance Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Connectivity Bluetooth for proximity finding
Apple-designed U1 chip for Ultra Wideband and Precision Finding
NFC tap for Lost Mode
Speaker Built-in speaker
Battery User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery
Sensor Accelerometer
Accessibility The Find My app is compatible with these iPhone accessibility features:

  • VoiceOver, Invert Colours, Larger Text, Compatibility with braille displays
System Requirements and Compatibility Apple ID

  • iPhone and iPod touch models with iOS 14.5 or later
  • iPad models with iPadOS 14.5 or later
Environmental Requirements Operating ambient temperature: āˆ’20Ā° to 60Ā° C (āˆ’4Ā° to 140Ā° F)
In the Box AirTag with CR2032 coin cell battery installed
Documentation

Where you can find the Apple AirTag Retailers?

  • To find the AirTag retailers, please visit here.

How you can get AirTag Accessories?

You may find many Apple AirTag accessories through the link.

AirTag Accessories

Which airlines accept AirTags?

Major U.S. Airlines (Including Delta, United) Air India
American Airlines Qantas
AirFrance / KLM (incl. Transavia) Qatar Airways
Air New Zealand Ryanair
British Airways Singapore Airlines
Emirates Turkish Airlines
Air Canada

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Which airlines not allowed AirTags?

Where to place AirTag in luggage?

  • Place the AirTag in on the inside of your suitcase, ideally attached to an interior zipper with an AirTag keyring.
  • The next-best place would be inside a discreet zippered compartment.
  • You place on your purse or wallet, keychain, phone or tablet.
  • You can also keep on the remote to your TV.
  • Anything valuable that you leave outside your home.

How does Apple AirTag works?

  1. The AirTag sends out a secure Bluetooth signal that can be detected by nearby devices in the “Find My network”.
  2. These devices send the location of your AirTag to iCloud ā€” then you can go to the “Find My app” and see it on a map.
  3. The whole process is anonymous and encrypted to protect your privacy.
  4. No need to worry about battery life or data usage.

Track the luggage using Apple Airtag

How to Use Apple AirTag on Mobile for tracking?

  1. Switch on the Wifi, Bluetooth on your Mobile
  2. Place the Apple AirTag to your luggage
  3. Select the “Name AirTag” will appear on phone screen
  4. Click ‘Continue’
  5. AirTag will linked to your Apple ID (via email)
  6. Study the instructions given, Click ‘Agree’
  7. Bag location Map shown
  8. Select “Play Sound” (or) “Find Nearby”
  9. If you ON the Play Sound option, sound will be heard on the lost bag / for “Nearby” – map location shows the distance of the lost bag.

Can I Change the name or emoji of an AirTag?

  • Select the items at the bottom of the screen, then tap the AirTag whose name or emoji you want to change.
  • Choose ‘Rename Item’.
  • Select a name from the list or choose Custom Name to type a name and select an emoji.
  • Click “Done”.

Track AirTag

How to remove an AirTag or other item from Find My on iPhone?

  1. Select the item at the bottom of the screen, then tap the item you want to remove.
  2. Bring the item near your iPhone.
  3. If the item is not near your device, you can still remove it from your account. The item must be reset before anyone can register it to their Apple ID.
  4. Tap Remove Item, then follow the onscreen instructions.

FAQ:

1. Did AirTag used to track my car?

  • AirTags are cheaper than GPS trackers, but they cannot be deployed as a tracking device for valuable assets like cars.

2. Can I use AirTag to track my child?

  • If they are not constantly carrying around an iPhone or iPad, AirTags can be a good option to track your kids.

3. Shall I put an AirTag in my luggage?

  • Yes, AirTags are Federal Aviation Administration approved.

4. Is AirTag a GPS tracker?

  • No, its not a GPS tracker

5. How long do AirTags last?

  • Apple states an AirTags’ battery should last around one year.

6. Can two people track an AirTag?

  • You can share an AirTag or other item with up to five borrowers in addition to yourself, for a total of six users per item.

7. Are AirTags waterproof?

  • They are highly resistant to water damage. It is used outdoors during rainy conditions. They can withstand submerged for up to 30 minutes.

8. Can you reuse an AirTag?

  • An AirTag associated with one Apple ID. If you want to use an AirTag that someone else has used, they need to remove the AirTag from their Apple ID first.

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