You'll also be asked to enter a phone number and a message that will be displayed on the lock screen asking whoever has your device to get it back to you.

If you don't have one set, you'll have to create one. If you already have a passcode to lock your device (you do, right?), that will be required to unlock your device and turn off Lost Mode. If you play a sound on your iPhone and still can't find it, turn on Lost Mode. Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNET Can't find your phone? Turn on Lost Mode The Find My website makes it easy to track down your lost Apple devices. Meaning, you can ask a family member to immediately begin looking for your lost iPhone once you realize it's missing. With Family Sharing set up, you can view the location of all the devices linked to a family member's Apple ID. Take advantage of Family SharingĪpple's Family Sharing service not only saves you money by letting your entire family install a paid app on multiple devices, but it also integrates with the Find My. You can still track your phone after it shuts down if your device is running iOS 15, but that's only available on newer iPhone models. As your battery gets low, it will automatically send its last location to Find My in an effort to help you recover it if it turns off. There's no reason to not use the network to help you, or a complete stranger, find a lost Apple device.Īs for Send Last Location, well, that's pretty self-explanatory. I covered this feature in more detail here when it made its debut. The device owner won't even know they're helping you find your lost device. For example, if you lose your iPhone and mark it as lost in the Find My app (more on that process in a minute), Apple will use the Find My service on any iPad, iPhone or Mac to locate your iPhone, even if it's not connected to the internet.

As a refresher, Apple's Find My network will crowdsource the location of a device marked as lost.

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