How to Find the Owner of an AirTag Using Its Serial Number
AirTags are small, coin-cell-powered tracking devices designed to help you keep track of your belongings. They use Bluetooth technology to connect to your iPhone or iPad, and you can track their location using the Find My app.
If you find an AirTag that doesn’t belong to you, you can use its serial number to find the owner.
Finding the Owner of an AirTag Using Its Serial Number
To find the owner of an AirTag using its serial number, follow these steps:
1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on the “Items” tab.
3. Tap on the AirTag that you want to find the owner of.
4. Tap on the “Serial Number” field.
5. The serial number will be displayed. Copy it down or take a screenshot.
6. Go to the Apple Support website.
7. Click on the “Contact Us” link.
8. Select “AirTags” from the list of products.
9. Click on the “Lost or Found an AirTag” link.
10. Enter the serial number of the AirTag.
11. Click on the “Submit” button.
Apple will then contact the owner of the AirTag and let them know that you have found it.
What to Do If You Find an AirTag That’s Lost
If you find an AirTag that’s lost, the best thing to do is to try to return it to its owner. You can do this by following the steps above to find the owner’s contact information.
If you’re unable to find the owner’s contact information, you can take the AirTag to an Apple Store. The Apple Store staff will be able to help you return the AirTag to its owner.
Tips for Finding the Owner of an AirTag
Here are a few tips for finding the owner of an AirTag:
- If the AirTag is attached to an item, try to find any identifying information on the item, such as a name or contact information.
- If the AirTag is not attached to an item, try to search for it in the area where you found it. The AirTag may have fallen off of someone’s belongings.
- You can also use social media to try to find the owner of the AirTag. Post a photo of the AirTag on social media and ask if anyone recognizes it.
FAQs About AirTags
Q: What is an AirTag?
A: An AirTag is a small, coin-cell-powered tracking device designed to help you keep track of your belongings.
Q: How do AirTags work?
A: AirTags use Bluetooth technology to connect to your iPhone or iPad. You can track their location using the Find My app.
Q: Can I use an AirTag to track someone?
A: No. AirTags are designed to track belongings, not people. AirTags are not intended to track children.
Conclusion
AirTags are a great way to keep track of your belongings. If you find an AirTag that doesn’t belong to you, you can use its serial number to find the owner.
If you’re interested in learning more about AirTags, visit the Apple website.
