Difference between lost mode and notify if found?

[vannix]

Hi guys, I don’t get the difference between the “lost mode” and the toggle “notify when found”, apart from being able to specify a message and your number when NFC is read on lost mode.

Am I missing something?

plus, on the apple FAQ I’ve found that in “lost mode” if you scan the NFC, you’re able to read the serial number….. but this is possible even if lost mode isn’t enabled!!!!

 

[alee]

Notify is a push notification issued when a tag that has been not contacted for a while and is then "seen" again. As the tag moves around, its location is periodically updated. The audience is just you.

Lost is state where you're asking for help, or it has been separated from you for an extended period of time (3 days). It beeps, and helps the person who finds the item connect with the owner of the item.

 

[vannix]

Notify is a push notification issued when a tag that has been not contacted for a while and is then "seen" again. As the tag moves around, its location is periodically updated. The audience is just you.

Lost is state where you're asking for help, or it has been separated from you for an extended period of time (3 days). It beeps, and helps the person who finds the item connect with the owner of the item.

Thanks! So if I set it in lost mode it will start to chirp.. right? So it has to be avoided if I suspect a theft? (I know.. it isn’t an anti-theft device!)

 

[alee]

Thanks! So if I set it in lost mode it will start to chirp.. right? So it has to be avoided if I suspect a theft? (I know.. it isn’t an anti-theft device!)

Yes, as best I understand it from playing around so far.

 

[vannix]

Yes, as best I understand it from playing around so far.

I tested lost mode this morning, I confirmed it really was in lost mode by NFC with another iPhone, but the airtag itself never chirped???

 

[michael31986]

I tested lost mode this morning, I confirmed it really was in lost mode by NFC with another iPhone, but the airtag itself never chirped???

it only chirps after three days…

Also I think you can only turn on push notification if you use lost mode.

 

[vannix]

it only chirps after three days…

Also I think you can only turn on push notification if you use lost mode.

From what I understand it will chirp after three days anyway. The condition is being away from the owner.

Push notifications can be enabled by the dedicated toggle when you’re away from the airtag, “lost mode” is not required

 

[michael31986]

From what I understand it will chirp after three days anyway. The condition is being away from the owner.

Push notifications can be enabled by the dedicated toggle when you’re away from the airtag, “lost mode” is not required

Ah. I guess I haven’t tweeted it while I’m away to turn that toggle on.

 

[Tumbleweed666]

From what I understand it will chirp after three days anyway. The condition is being away from the owner.

Push notifications can be enabled by the dedicated toggle when you’re away from the airtag, “lost mode” is not required

What happens if you go away for a while and dont take something with you?
For example i have two sets of keys. When i go on holiday next month one set will stay at home.
I dont want it chirping while I'm gone just because that will be using battery (and it would be annoying others)
Is there a "dont chirp if away" mode you can put it in?
TIA

 

[alee]

What happens if you go away for a while and dont take something with you?
For example i have two sets of keys. When i go on holiday next month one set will stay at home.
I dont want it chirping while I'm gone just because that will be using battery (and it would be annoying others)
Is there a "dont chirp if away" mode you can put it in?
TIA

They'll only chirp if moved. If it's just sitting there, it won't do anything.

 

[iLoveDeveloping]

They'll only chirp if moved. If it's just sitting there, it won't do anything.

How do you know that? It only came out yesterday there is no way you could have tested it? Any documentation behind that?

 

[dsusanj]

How do you know that? It only came out yesterday there is no way you could have tested it? Any documentation behind that?

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

AirTag lets you easily track things like your keys, wallet, purse, backpack, luggage, and more. Simply set it up with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and attach it to your item, and your AirTag shows up in the Items tab in the Find My app.

support.apple.com

When moved, any AirTag separated for a period of time from the person who registered it will make a sound to alert those nearby.

 

[scmill]

What happens if you go away for a while and dont take something with you?
Is there a "dont chirp if away" mode you can put it in?

Just take the battery out.

 

[alee]

Just take the battery out.

That's overkill since it won't chirp unless it's moved.