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Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Here’s How to Check
- Apple's AirTag Bluetooth tracker has been criticized for potentially allowing stalkers to track people, causing concerns worldwide.
- Apple has updated firmware to reduce misuse, however, profits from being connected to Apple's ecosystem cause AirTags to remain a market-dominant option.
- iPhone owners running iOS 14.5 or newer should receive a push alert whenever an unknown AirTag is nearby for an extended period of time and away from its owner.
- Owners of newer iPhones should turn on Bluetooth and check their settings to ensure they’ll receive notifications.
- Precision location data can be used to find hidden devices, but Bluetooth scanners are not reliable for tracker searching.
- Without a device on hand, you must rely on visual and audible clues to find any hidden AirTags.
- The best way to disable an AirTag is to remove the battery. If you believe you are in a dangerous situation, 'contact your local law enforcement'.
- Women are often the victims of AirTag stalking, but tech-enabled abuse can impact anyone. Just under two-thirds of the survivors coming to me are women according to Galperin.
- Anyone affected by tech-enabled abuse can visit the website for the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
- The article has been updated on Dec 2, 2024, to reflect recent changes to how iOS, Android, and AirTags currently operate.
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