After months and months of relentless leaks, Apple recently made its own Tile-like ‘AirTags’ item tracker official. You can use these trackers to keep track of keys, wallets and purses, and more. That’s why they are selling like hotcakes, and the ecosystem of accessories/ cases for Apple AirTag is rapidly growing. However, one could also use these tiny trackers for nefarious purposes. Fortunately, if someone puts an AirTag in your bag or your jacket’s pocket, your iPhone will warn you about it, and you can take action accordingly. So, here is how to disable an AirTag found moving with you on your iPhone or Android device.
Look, item trackers like the Apple AirTag that can pretty much be located anywhere on the planet help ensure you don’t forget or lose valuables at your local pub. However, people can also use these trackers to stalk someone by planting the AirTags in their bags or anywhere they are less likely to check frequently.
So in this article, we will discuss the courses of action you need to follow if you find an AirTag on you. You can use the table of contents below to skip to any section within this article.
- Stop “AirTag Found Moving With You” Message Temporarily
- Disable an AirTag Someone Else May Have Planted on You
- Find the Owner of a Lost AirTag
1. Stop “AirTag Found Moving With You” Message Temporarily
If you are borrowing an item from a friend, and you see the ‘AirTag Found Moving With You’ message on your iPhone, tap on ‘Pause Safety Alerts’ to turn off the notifications for one day.
When you receive the ‘AirTag Found Moving With You’ alert on your iPhone and you feel someone may have planted the AirTag on you to stalk your location, you can disable it with ease. Follow the steps below to disable an AirTag on iPhone and Android:
Disable an AirTag on iPhone:
If you are an iPhone user, all you need to do is tap the ‘Instructions to Disable AirTag’ button and then follow the steps on your screen. Apple will guide you through steps to remove the circular CR2032 battery to make the AirTag stop working. You can also contact local law enforcement if you think your safety is at risk.
- Disable an AirTag on Android:
Now, if you are an Android user, your device won’t notify you of the Apple AirTag that’s moving with you. However, Apple has a nifty failsafe in place, where the AirTag itself will start making noise and reveal its presence.
Disable an AirTag on Android:
If you find an object with an AirTag attached to it, the owner might be looking for it as well. In such a case, you can use your iPhone (or any NFC-capable Android smartphone) to scan the white side of the Apple AirTag.
