Air Tag beeps in car when someone else is driving it.

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Air Tag beeps in car when someone else is driving it.

Auto theft has become too common in our neighborhood. My wife and I decied to put air tags in our cars so that if they were ever stolen we would be able to know where they are. Got some air tags and I linked them with my account.

Now, whenever my wife drives her car the air tag beeps while she is driving and gets alerts on her phone.

So my questions: how do we stop the beeping for her? And more so, if someone were to steal our car, they would hear the beeping and get alerts on their phone that there was an air tag in the car....in which one would assume that if it was beeping they could just find it and remove it.

What am I missing here???

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 22, 2024 5:58 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 22, 2024 6:19 PM in response to Sabre170

AirTags are intended for lost stuff, not for stolen stuff.

Adding a tracker to others can also happens with stalking others, and other sorts of criminal activities. Hence the beep.

To reduce the beeping, you can share an AirTag with others: Share an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhone - Apple Support

If you want a tracker for potentially-stolen stuff, check with a carrier for cellular GP tracker options.

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Sabre170 Author

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Nov 23, 2024 5:26 AM in response to MrHoffman

MrHoffman wrote:

AirTags are intended for lost stuff, not for stolen stuff.

Adding a tracker to others can also happens with stalking others, and other sorts of criminal activities. Hence the beep.

To reduce the beeping, you can share an AirTag with others: Share an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhone - Apple Support

If you want a tracker for potentially-stolen stuff, check with a carrier for cellular GP tracker options.

Woah...I feel foolish I didn't even think of this. Makes sence.

Thanks for the link to share the air tag....I'll definately do that. That will at least keep it from beeping for my wife (and I'd assume stop the push notifications too). Much appreciated.

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Answer 3

Sabre170 Author

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Nov 23, 2024 5:29 AM in response to Sabre170

From the share airtag link you sent, it says "Tap Items, tap the name of the AirTag or item you want to share, then tap Add Person below Share This AirTag (or Share This Item)."

I don't have an option for add person

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