AirTag questions about notifications

So I put a AirTag in my bag just in case you know. Anyway when I’m on the bus and in school will people around me get notifications saying that my AirTag is following them even though it’s in my bag and I have my phone with me? I just wanna make sure everyone won’t be getting notifications that they are being tracked because that just makes me look weird

iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 25, 2024 08:05 PM

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Aug 25, 2024 08:12 PM in response to lilbook27

Don’t worry, other people will only get your AirTag notifications if it’s separated from you for a period of time.


Being on the bus and in school will not trigger the AirTag notification, as you wont be far separated with your AirTag.


Here’s what the AirTag notification would look like, for your information ⇢


Learn ⇢ What to do if you get an alert that an AirTag, set of AirPods, Find My network accessory, or compatible Bluetooth location-tracking device is with you - Apple Support


-Zachyy ✌️









Aug 26, 2024 02:39 AM in response to lilbook27

Hey, the notification only pops up if the device (stranger's iPhone) thinks it's being followed by an AirTag. And for the notification to pop up and for it to make the assumption that you are being followed it would take around a day being close to the stranger's device. So no worries for short period of times like in your situation!


Let me know if you have any more questions! 😊

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