Before you begin, make sure everything is set up correctly. Remember that your AirTag is linked to your Apple ID, and you can\u2019t transfer ownership of it. Also, AirTags can only be shared with five other people, making a total of six accesses. Instead, the goal would be to share its location data from your Find My network. So the prerequisites include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Up-to-date device: <\/strong>Your iPhone must be running iOS 14.5 or later, or your iPad must be running iPadOS 14.5 or later.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2-factor setup:<\/strong> You and every family member should have two-factor authentication turned on for your Apple IDs and iCloud keychain enabled. Also, you can\u2019t share an AirTag location with a child account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Phonebook:<\/strong> Check that you have each other\u2019s contacts stored with the correct Apple ID email addresses saved. Also, AirTags can only be shared with users with individual Apple IDs.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internet:<\/strong> Ensure you all have a stable internet or Wi-Fi connection.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Location access<\/strong>: Ensure you\u2019ve set location sharing and device finding on your iPhone to update automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to share AirTag location with family members<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now let\u2019s talk about how you can share your AirTag with family. The entire process, however, depends on your device settings.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
on iPhone\/iPad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The easiest method happens if you\u2019ve already set up an iCloud Family group. Hence, when you add someone to your Family sharing group, they automatically get the option to see items in the Find My app. That said, to share the specific AirTag:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Go to the \u201cFind My app\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Next, pick the \u201cItems\u201d tab at the bottom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Choose the AirTag you wish to share.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under \u201cShare This Item\u201d, click \u201cAdd Person.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Now pick the contact you\u2019d like to share with the AirTag. It\u2019s best to enter their Apple ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Next, tap the name of the person and hit the \u201cShare\u201d button in the top right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- This sends an invitation and the recipient will receive a notification and can accept or decline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
in iOS17<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Apple introduced a more direct sharing feature in iOS 17. Now you can share an item\u2019s location with anyone, even if they\u2019re not in your Family Sharing group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Open the \u201cFind My\u201d app<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Next, pick the \u201cItems\u201d tab at the bottom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Choose the AirTag you wish to share.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under \u201cShare This Item\u201d, click \u201cShare With People.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select a contact or enter their Apple ID email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- This sends an invitation via Messages.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The recipient will receive a notification and can accept or decline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to stop Airtag location sharing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like you can share your AirTag location, you can also stop sharing it. You\u2019ll also love that the person you were previously sharing with, won\u2019t see it anymore. Follow these easy steps to do so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Go to the \u201cFind My\u201d app and then click on the items tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pick the item you\u2019re sharing and then tap the name of the person you\u2019re sharing it with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click \u201cDelete\u201d and when the confirmation pops up, confirm again.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCommon issues with Airtag sharing and fixes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes things don\u2019t go according to plan. Here\u2019s a quick guide to common problems you might face when you share your AirTag location and how to solve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Issues<\/strong><\/td> Fixes <\/strong><\/td><\/tr> The \u201cShare This item\u201d option is missing<\/td> Your device might not be up to date. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and install the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.<\/td><\/tr> Family can\u2019t see the \u201cAirTag\u201d<\/td> They should check that they accepted the invitation by going to the \u201cITems\u201d tab and not the \u201cDevices\u201d tab. Also, verify that you both have a strong internet connection. <\/td><\/tr> Can\u2019t invite a specific person<\/td> Confirm that you\u2019ve stored each other\u2019s contact information with the correct Apple ID email address. Also, you both must have 2FA enabled on your Apple IDs.<\/td><\/tr> Location is not updating. <\/td> AirTag might be out of range of any Apple devices. Move it to a new location. Also, make sure your iPhone has its Bluetooth and Location service turned on. <\/td><\/tr> No location updates for shared users <\/td> Settings might not be configured correctly. Open the Find My app, and go through the process of sharing the AirTag location tracking. Also check that Location Services is turned on. <\/td><\/tr> Sharing stopped working <\/td> Restart your iPhone and the family member\u2019s iPhone. Then check your sharing settings again. <\/td><\/tr> Notification not working<\/td> Shared users aren’t getting separation alerts. Check the notifications setting in the Find My app under specific AirTag options. You must enable Notify When Left Behind manually. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- 2-factor setup:<\/strong> You and every family member should have two-factor authentication turned on for your Apple IDs and iCloud keychain enabled. Also, you can\u2019t share an AirTag location with a child account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n