My iPhone won’t pick up my dog’s AirTag when I leave home

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My iPhone won’t pick up my dog’s AirTag when I leave home

My iPhone won’t pick up my dog’s air tag when I leave home. I thought they would pick up anywhere. Am I doing something wrong?

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iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 3, 2022 6:20 AM

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Johnathan Burger

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Aug 3, 2022 1:40 PM in response to Mitziever

AirTags use Bluetooth, not gps.

They have to be within a 30’ range of an iPhone to report their location.

If they aren’t near an Apple device, you can’t see where they are.

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Phil0124

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Aug 3, 2022 7:38 AM in response to Mitziever

Have you set up Separation Alerts for the AirTag? Link-> Set separation alerts in case you leave an AirTag or item behind in Find My on iPhone - Apple Support

It won't alert wether the AirTag is in the house or not, only if the AirTag is separated from you / your device.

If you leave, and she leaves, it will alert only when you are separated. The action of leaving the house would not cause an alert.

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Phil0124

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Aug 3, 2022 7:04 AM in response to Mitziever

AirTags are not meant to be used on Pets. Apple does not support their usage on Pets.
What do you mean it won't pick it up?
Are you away from the AirTag? Are you using the Find My App to try to find it?
Did you already add the AirTag to your Apple ID?
Was it added it on someone else's device?

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Mitziever Author

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Aug 4, 2022 4:31 AM in response to Johnathan Burger

That’s weird. I know people put them on luggage when they fly so they can track it if it’s lost, and people put them on their cars in case they’re stolen, so something isn’t adding up. I guess with air tag you’re depending on the Find My network. Thank you.

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Mitziever Author

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Aug 3, 2022 7:44 AM in response to Phil0124

Hi, I do have that set. My goal is to be able to find my dog with her air tag if she runs off from home. I thought it would show me her location, but it only shows her when she’s at the house. When my husband takes her walking at a park, I thought the GPS would pick her up, but it isn’t. It works fine in the house. The battery is good.

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Mitziever Author

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Aug 3, 2022 7:06 AM in response to Phil0124

it is on her collar, locked in, and safe
when I leave the house and my husband takes her for a walk, it won’t pick up that she is not in the house
yes. Yes
yes
no

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My iPhone won’t pick up my dog’s AirTag when I leave home

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