iPhone: Use Find My

The easiest way to locate a lost iPhone is to use Apple’s Find My app, which can track your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and other Apple products.

How To:

Sign in to the Find My app from another Apple device. Select the Devices tab at the bottom of the screen and choose your iPhone from the list. The app uses the Find My Network, which uses Bluetooth on nearby Apple products to find missing devices. The Find My app will show your phone’s location on a map. If your phone is offline, it will show its last known location.

If you don’t have another Apple device to access the Find My app, you can find your phone using iCloud.com.

How To:

You can access iCloud.com from any browser. Sign in with your Apple ID and select Find iPhone to see your phone’s location on a map.

If you can't find the exact location of your iPhone, like in a house, try having it play an audible sound to help locate it.

How To:

In the Find My app, select your device and tap “Play Sound.” Your iPhone will make a loud tone even if it’s in silent mode.

If you still can't find your phone, enable Lost Mode to lock your device and display a message with a contact number on the lock screen.

How To:

In the Find My app or on iCloud.com, select your device and tap or click Mark As Lost. Follow the prompts to enter a phone number where someone who finds the phone can reach you.

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