If your device is lost or stolen, you can turn on Lost Mode for your iPhone, iPad, iPodtouch, or AppleWatch, or lock your Mac. In iOS15.0.1 or later, you can mark supported AirPods as lost if you turned on the Find My network. In iOS15.1 or later, you can mark iPhone Leather Wallet as lost.
Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the lost device.
Under Mark As Lost, tap Activate.
Follow the onscreen instructions, keeping the following in mind:
Passcode: If your iPhone, iPad, iPodtouch, or AppleWatch doesn’t have a passcode, you’re asked to create one now. For a Mac, you must create a numerical passcode, even if you already have a password set up on your Mac. This passcode is distinct from your password and is only used when you mark your device as lost.
Contact Information: If you’re asked to enter a phone number or email address, enter contact information where you can be reached. If you’re asked to enter a message, you may want to indicate that the device is lost or how to contact you. For iPhone, iPad, iPodtouch, Mac, or AppleWatch, the information appears on the device’s Lock Screen. For AirPods or iPhone Leather Wallet, the information appears when someone tries to connect with your device.
Tap Activate (for an iPhone, iPad, iPodtouch, AppleWatch, AirPods, or iPhone Leather Wallet) or Lock (for a Mac).
When the device has been marked as lost, you see Activated under the Mark As Lost section. If the device isn’t connected to a network when you mark it as lost, you see Pending until the device goes online again.
FAQs
Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the lost device. Under Mark As Lost, tap Activate. Follow the onscreen instructions, keeping the following in mind: Passcode: If your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch doesn't have a passcode, you're asked to create one now.
Can you mark AirPods as lost in Find My? ›
In Find My, choose your AirPods and swipe up. Under Mark as Lost, tap Activate.
What happens when you mark a device as lost in Find My? ›
A confirmation email is sent to your Apple ID email address. You can create a message for the device that says it's lost and how to contact you. For an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch, your device doesn't display alerts or make noise when you receive messages or notifications, or if any alarms go off.
Can you track a lost iPod? ›
You can use Find My on your iPod touch to see the location of your device on a map and play a sound on it to help you find it. If the device is online, you see the location of the device. If the device is offline, you see the location of the device the last time it went online or connected to the Find My network.
How do I add a lost device to find my iPhone? ›
Method 7: Using Another Person's iPhone
- Open the Find My app on another person's iPhone.
- Tap on Devices.
- Tap on the Add Device button.
- Enter the Apple ID of the device that you want to add and click on Continue.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to add the device to Find My iPhone.
How to add your AirPods, Apple Watch, or Beats product to Find My
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
- Tap the More Info button. next to your device in the list.
- Scroll down to Find My network.
- Make sure that Find My network is turned on.
Locating Offline or Dead Airpod
- You can use Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or computer to see the last location of your AirPods before they died.
- To activate Lost Mode, open Find My and tap "Devices". ...
- If you don't see a last known location, you'll need to retrace your steps.
Note: Remotely erasing your phone will perform a factory reset to remove all data on your phone storage, including apps, app data, and settings.
Can a lost device be tracked? ›
You can set up Find My Device so you're prepared if you lose your phone, tablet, Wear OS watch, headphones, or something that has a tracker tag attached. If your device is already lost, learn how to find, secure, or erase it.
What does find a lost device mean? ›
Find My Device allows you to locate, secure, and erase your lost Android device. In addition to helping you find your device when it's online, Find My Device also has offline finding features that can help you find your device and accessories even if they're offline.
You can use Find My on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac to help you locate your AirPods if they're lost.
How do I turn off location on stolen AirPods? ›
1. Remove AirPods from Find My app
- Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
- Select the Devices tab, then tap on your AirPods.
- Tap Remove This Device, then confirm by tapping Remove.
