How to use Find My on iPhone and iPad | Apple Support 2025
Have you lost your iPhone, iPad, or AirPods? Don’t panic! Find My helps you locate your devices, share your location, and more. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to use the Find My app on iPhone and iPad effectively.
📺 Watch the full tutorial here
🔎 What Is Find My?
Find My is an Apple security feature that allows you to:
✅ Locate lost Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, MacBook, AirPods, etc.)
✅ Share your location with friends and family easily.
✅ Find items with an attached AirTag (keys, backpack, wallet, etc.)
✅ Customize settings to protect your device, even when offline.
✅ Send your location via satellite, even without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
📌 How to Turn On Find My on iPhone & iPad
Find My automatically turns on when you sign in to iCloud on a new Apple device. However, you can manually check and enable it:
1️⃣ Open Settings
2️⃣ Tap Your Name (Apple ID)
3️⃣ Select Find My
4️⃣ Ensure Find My iPhone/iPad is turned on.
📢 Note: If you’re using AirPods, Apple Watch, or Beats, they are automatically set up when paired with your iPhone.
🛰️ How to Send Your Location via Satellite (Satellite SOS)
If you have no Wi-Fi or cellular network, you can still send your location via Find My with satellite support:
1️⃣ Enable Find My and ensure it’s set up.
2️⃣ When offline, Find My will attempt to connect to a satellite.
3️⃣ Your location will be updated and shared with selected contacts.
This feature is especially useful in emergency situations when traditional networks are unavailable.
📍 How to Locate a Lost iPhone or iPad
If you’ve misplaced your device, follow these steps to find it:
1️⃣ Open the Find My app on another Apple device.
2️⃣ Select the Devices tab.
3️⃣ Choose the missing device from the list.
4️⃣ You will see its last known location on a map.
5️⃣ Use options like:
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Play Sound (to locate it nearby).
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Lost Mode (to lock the device and display a contact message).
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Erase iPhone/iPad (if stolen and cannot be recovered).
📢 Tip: You can also access Find My via iCloud.com on any web browser.
📍 How to Share Your Location with Friends & Family
Want to share your location with loved ones? Here’s how:
1️⃣ Open Find My and go to the People tab.
2️⃣ Tap Start Sharing Location.
3️⃣ Enter the name or phone number of the person you want to share with.
4️⃣ Select Share Indefinitely or set a time limit.
They will now be able to see your location in real-time through Find My.
📍 How to Track Items with an AirTag
Apple’s AirTag helps you track important items. To set up:
1️⃣ Open the Find My app.
2️⃣ Tap Items → Add Item.
3️⃣ Hold your AirTag near your iPhone and follow on-screen instructions.
4️⃣ Once set up, you can track your item in Find My.
📢 Tip: If you lose an AirTag-attached item, use Precision Finding (on iPhone 11 or later) to locate it more accurately.
🛡️ Final Tips for Securing Your Devices
🔹 Always enable Find My as a precaution.
🔹 Use Lost Mode immediately if your device is stolen.
🔹 Set up Family Sharing so your family can help locate your devices.
🔹 If selling your device, remember to remove it from Find My before resetting it.
✅ Stay Protected with Find My!
Find My is an essential tool for securing your Apple devices and staying connected with loved ones. Make sure you have it enabled and understand how to use it effectively.
📺 Watch the official Apple tutorial here
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