If you ever lose your iPhone and are worried about how to locate it in real-time, Apple Inc has created a prime and important feature: “Find My” applications. It is a monitoring tool that allows you to find any Apple device that you have lost and also includes other accessories that are connected to your iCloud.
What is Find My iPhone?
Find My iPhone is a feature that enables users to track down any Apple device or accessories, such as iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, etc. The feature can be used on any other Apple device to find the last known location of the lost Apple device.
iOS devices are less likely to be stolen or lost, thanks to the “Find My” features. If you realize that you have lost your iPhone or any other Apple device, you can access and initiate the Find My feature through iCloud. The missing device will then require the iCloud password of the original account to be unlocked and accessible.
How to Enable Find My iPhone – iOS Devices
It is important to have the Find My iPhone feature enabled on your device to ensure that you are protected from losing your iPhone. The feature holds the same importance for any other Apple device you use.
Following are the steps to enable the feature:
Go to Settings
Choose Your Account – At top Menus
Find My (Open It)
As you open it, check the top menu and ensure it is on. You can also enable “Send My Location” so that whenever the phone is switched off, it still sends the last active location
How to locate a lost iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch
The feature makes it easier for you to find out or locate your missing iPhone through iCloud. To start the search, follow following steps:
Go to iCloud (icloud.com)
Open Find My App
Go to devices Tab
Find your missing device in the list. Once located in the list, you can choose either to get directions to its location or play a sound to check for nearby misplacement. Within the same tab, you’ll find several options to mark the device as lost or initiate its erasure. In the scenario where the missing device is powered off or disconnected, it will execute your selected command as soon as it regains online connectivity. If you anticipate recovery, the erase option might prove useful; however, only select it if you deem the device stolen and unlikely to be retrieved.
How to Find Missing AirPods
The same application of Find My can also be used to find the misplaced AirPods. When your phone has the Find My iPhone feature enabled, it automatically enables it for the AirPods.
The Find My application exclusively operates for AirPods when they are in close proximity, within your iPhone’s range. You can trace the AirPods through the Find My app, which will display their most recent active location within the iPhone’s reach. When the AirPods are powered off, the Find My app will notify you of their last known active location.
How to Disable Find My iPhone feature
If for one or more personal reasons you want to disable your Find My iPhone feature follow following steps on your iPhone:
Go to Settings
Choose Your Account – At top Menus
Find My (Open It)
Turn off
It’s advisable to disable Find My iPhone only when you’re selling the device or sending it to Apple for repair. This feature empowers users to track their device if it’s lost or stolen, adding an extra layer of security to safeguard their personal data. It’s best to refrain from permanently disabling the feature unless deemed absolutely necessary to ensure the data’s safety.