Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Here’s How to Check

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Useful advice for anyone worried that one of Apple’s trackers is following them without consent.

When the AirTag was first released, the tracker would emit a beeping noise if away from the owner for longer than three days. Apple has since shortened the time to 24 hours or less. Despite the update, you might not want to rely only on sound to detect AirTags. Numerous videos on YouTube offer DIY instructions to disable the speaker, andThe best way to disable an AirTag is to remove the battery. To do this, flip the AirTag so the metallic side with an Apple logo is facing you.

One way to figure out the serial number is to hold the top of an iPhone or other near-field-communication-enabled smartphone to the white side of an AirTag. A website with the serial number will pop up. If you feel hesitant about scanning the AirTag or do not have the ability, a serial number is printed on the device beneath the battery.

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