How to Share AirTag with Others on iPhone in iOS 17

Apple AirTag is a great solution for an iPhone user to keep track of valuable items. You can attach one to your home keys or put another in your backpack, and you won’t ever have to worry about them getting lost. The AirTag already delivers excellent functionality, but with iOS 17, Apple has added one of the most-requested features – the ability to share AirTags with friends or family. This means you can now share an AirTag’s location for all to collectively keep track of certain items or even pets. That said, follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to share AirTags with others on your iPhone.

Note:You can only share the AirTag with amaximum of five userson your contact list, and every invited contact can use precision finding and play a sound to pinpoint the exact location of your AirTag.

Share AirTags with Family via Find My on iPhone

With iOS 17, an AirTag’s capabilities now extend beyond personal use, and this is one of the coolestnew features in iOS 17. So whether you want to keep tabs on your kids when they head out to school or ensure you never misplace your luggage again during a vacation, sharing an AirTag with your partner or family member can make life stressful. Here’s how you share an AirTag with others:

And that’s it; you have successfully learned how to share an AirTag with someone on iOS 17. Also, if yourAirTag’s precision finding is not workingas expected, follow the solutions listed in the linked guide.

How to Stop Sharing AirTag with Others on iPhone

While the ability to share AirTag was something most of us have been expecting for a long time, this new feature also has some drawbacks. For example, it could be possible that a person in an abusive relationship could be forced to share AirTag with their abusive partner, which is why Apple didn’t want to allow AirTag sharing in the first place. That’s why it is important for users to know how to stop sharing AirTag locations with others. Here’s how:

Furthermore, do remember that while the removed person can no longer track the AirTag’s location, the contact may get notified through tracking notification every time the AirTag comes nearby.

Vikhyat Rishi

Vikhyat has a bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering and over five years of writing experience. His passion for technology and Apple products led him to Beebom, where he specializes in writing App features, How To’s and app troubleshooting guides for fellow Apple users. When not typing away on his MacBook Pro, he loves exploring the real world.

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