Find My App: Your lifesaver for lost devices

It’s every Apple user’s worst nightmare: you can’t find your Apple device. Chances are it’s just lying around somewhere at home, or maybe at work, but it’s still nice to know its exact location. Not only to find it faster, but also for your peace of mind. Because you probably already have a few scenarios in mind: maybe you lost it or forgot it on the train, or maybe it was even stolen. Whatever the situation, if you ever lose your device, you want to find it as soon as possible. Don’t worry! This is exactly what the “Find My” app is designed for. We are going to inform you about the “Find My” app and explain you how to install and use it. And we can also advise you on the features of the “Find My” app. So let’s get started!

What is the “Find My” app?

The “Find My” app is an app from Apple that helps you locate your Apple device. With this app, you can find your lost or stolen iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, and even items with an AirTag. The app uses GPS and Bluetooth to determine the location of the devices and offers various functions, such as playing a sound to find a device, locking a device remotely, or completely erasing its data to protect privacy. In addition, the app allows you to share your location with friends and family, making it easier to find each other.

A clear and simple step-by-step plan

We have put together the ultimate step-by-step plan for you, so that you know exactly how to use the "Find My" app. For convenience, we use "Find My iPhone", but of course you can apply this step-by-step plan to any Apple device.

Preparation (Before you lose your device):

1. Open Settings: - Go to the 'Settings' app on your iPhone.

2. Select Apple ID: - Tap your name at the top (Apple ID).

3. Turn on Find My: - Tap Find My. - Tap Find My iPhone. - Turn on Find My iPhone. - Turn on Send Last Location.

4. On the device you want to monitor your iPhone on (e.g. your MacBook), check:
- Go to 'System Preferences' > 'Apple ID' > 'iCloud'. - Check 'Find My Mac'.
- Click on 'Options' and make sure that 'Find my network' is enabled.

If you lose your device:

1. Use another Apple device or iCloud.com:
- Open the Find My app on another Apple device that is signed in with the same Apple ID, or go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

2. Locating your device:
- Select your lost device from the list.
- View the location on the map.

3. Perform actions:
- Play sound: When you think the device is nearby. - Lost mode: Lock your device and show a message with your contact information.
- Wipe device: Erase all data if you think the device is irrecoverable.

4. Last known location:
- If your device is offline, you will see its last known location (up to 24 hours after the last connection).
Necessary conditions:

- The 'Find My' feature must be enabled beforehand.
- Your device must be connected to the internet and have sufficient battery power.

Another simple way to find your iPhone when you have your sound turned off is with IFTTT .

How Leapp can help you further

We understand that losing your device can be stressful. Just the thought of it. Hopefully our step-by-step guide has helped you set up and use the “Find My” app and all its features, so you don’t have to worry anymore. And don’t forget: at leapp you will find a wide range of sustainable (refurbished) Apple products. So if you are looking for a new device, take a look at our website . We are convinced that you will find something that suits you perfectly. So what are you waiting for?