How do Airtags Work with No Internet?

How does a small tag without internet access communicate to your phone from across the world? Let’s discuss.

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[raine]

0:41 well, only if youre in a densely populated area like a city or town. if youre in a more rural or suburban area though theres no garuntee youll find it

[JennyZinaTavares]

Thanks so much, you explain well. Yesterday my Mom and other family were talking about a friend with dementia who walks off and then can't find his way home. We talked that we'd get an airtag for my Mom if she ever suffered from the disease he does.

[powerbr]

You said exactly everything I want to learn about the airtag. Thanks a million

[themontay]

I got one for my dog and once he leaves the house there seems to never be an iPhone around so it doesn’t seem to work

[sphumelelengcamu]

Quick question, does the tag still send its location if the nearby iPhone has turned its location services off?

[flhandster]

Great explanation. So, if my backpack (with an AirTag in it) is out in a remote, sparse location, (let's say 500 miles away from me out in a forrest covered area) the only way the air tag will "ping" or me receive any notification is if someone with an iPhone or iPad comes within range of the backpack???? Just trying to clarify my understanding. Thank you in advance for your time and reply,

[Arnaldo]

Have one attached to my dog! Don't plan on her getting lost but it's best to be prepared!
Also, should be noted that these cannot be used to track someone against their will. If an airtag that doesn't belong to you is following you around (thrown in your bag or car by some one else), you'll be notified that your location is being tracked. There have already been several cases where exes are tracking and harming their former lovers.

[michaelbehrens]

Thank you for the vid. I was wondering how it worked. You are a brilliant great looking man. Keep it up.

[jayllicampo]

Nice, and simple video. Right to the point! Thanks, God bless you! 👍🏼🔥😊

[dannyball]

Great explanation! I need this. Amazing technology. Ingenious.

[gondwanalon]

Very helpful. Thanks!
My cat wears an Apple AirTag. I noticed that it doesn’t update my cat’s Location very frequently I guess because iPhones are far and few between in my neighborhood. It’s hard to track my cat down because when I go to his last detected location he is long gone. My cat roams a distance up to 2 miles away from our house. And stays at various houses that feed him.

[okkymahardika]

I thought the airtags just random connect to public WiFi. That's GPS tracker does work right?

[RL-rust]

the best clip to explain how apple airtag work

[tecunumantonatiu]

How do they charge? Great tutorial thank you!

[garywheeler]

Excellent video. Now it makes perfect sense

[zynthos]

Does the nearby iPhone need to have Bluetooth turned on to be able to ping?

[rpabrego]

So if i put one in my car, and it’s stolen, will the thief be notified that an airtag is tracking them? Would it help if i find a good hiding spot?

[CruisingWithChooChoo]

Thanks so much! You have answered my question quickly and thoroughly!

[staycold]

What if there is no iPhone around? For example somewhere on island, Its getting ussles

[Nabeel]

Pretty good and useful piece of hardware. Does Samsung or other Android phone companies have a similar product?