We continue to scrutinize the news of iOS 15 and the latest hardware updates from the Cupertino company, especially in terms of localization. With the advent of AirTags, the Search application Apple has improved remarkably, and the latest devices have not lagged behind in terms of these features.
We show you these simple tricks of the Search application and the "notify when I do not have it with me" function so that you will never lose an Apple device again. These news are interesting and will not only improve your privacy, but also your security and that of yours, do not miss all these news.
We remind you that these features we are talking about They are specially directed for iOS 15, therefore, it is necessary that you have the latest version of the firmware of iOS and iPadOS on your device, as well as on those devices that you are going to search for. For its part, we remind you that Search is available both in the cloud through iCloud and also on your macOS devices, so the versatility is remarkably advanced.
Activate alerts when we move away from our products
These new products from the Cupertino company already have the mesh connection system through Bluetooth LE that Apple has implemented not only in AirTags, but also in other products such as AirPods Pro and products from the iPhone, iPad range. and newer generation Apple Watch.
If we go to the Search application and choose the object (AirTag) or device that we want to configure, we simply go down to the Notifications section and there we find the section "Notify when I don't take it with me", We simply enter and we have the possibility to activate or deactivate our iPhone or Apple Watch to receive a notification when we have moved far enough from the selected device.
As expected, we can adjust the sensitivity of the way this new function works that warns us when we move away from the selected device, to do this, on the same route as we were previously: Search> Select device> Notify when I don't have it with me, At the bottom we will find a function in blue called «New location». If we enter this setting, it will allow us to carry out two quite interesting configurations:
- We can select a specific location or address where we will not receive the configured notifications, because it is a trusted location.
- We can adjust the degree of extension or sensitivity of the function Notify when I don't take it with meIn this way, we expand the range if, for example, we are working in a specific area and we have decided to leave our AirTag or our device at the box office.
Evidently to deactivate the function Notify when you don't take it with meo we simply have to enter the aforementioned path and deactivate the switch.
Recover your Apple device by activating the Lost Mode
Apple devices are all connected to each other, it is one of the main advantages of iOS and the Apple environment in general, so how could it be otherwise, we can activate a setting that allows us to recover or at least try to help recover our lost device, regardless of whether it is an AirTag or a compatible device (Apple Watch, iPhone or iPad among others).
Once we activate the Lost Mode, which is done in the following route: Search> Select device> Lost Mode> Activate, All the functions to be configured will appear:
- Location notifications: You will receive a notification when the location of the lost device is available, that is, it will notify us that the device has been located as soon as it enters a Bluetooth connection with any Apple device that has passed nearby.
- Pairing lock: The device in question is linked to your Apple ID, from the moment you activate the lost mode, Apple will be aware of and will block any attempt to link said product to another Apple ID other than yours.
- Leave a message: You will be able to write down a series of messages and instructions for the person who finds your object. If someone with an iPhone finds it, a message will appear on the screen that will provide your phone number and an email address so that they can contact you in order to return the device.
Activating it is very simple, then we only have to write down said phone number and set the warning message that this object or device is lost, the following is by default: I have lost this item. Call me please.
These are some of the most interesting functionalities that you can find in the Search application and compatible, as you well know, with Apple products launched from the year 2020. If, on the contrary, you want to know a little more in detail some tricks and exclusive configurations of the AirTag we leave you below an illustrative video.
We hope you have been able to make the most of this interesting video and take the opportunity to keep your devices always safe, never lose anything again.
