When the Apple AirTag merchandise tracker launched, it might solely hyperlink to at least one particular person. Apple is now increasing that, enabling as much as 5 folks to trace every tag.

However there’s an necessary caveat: This characteristic requires iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, which have simply been introduced and gained‘t launch till fall 2023.

After you have the brand new variations, right here’s how you can share an AirTag with household or associates.

Vital limitation goes away

Apple’s AirTag is a small gadget that makes use of wi-fi tech to make it findable. Connect one to your keys or baggage and it’ll assist you to find them in the event that they go lacking. However at launch, it had a big limitation: Just one particular person might use an AirTag. A pair or household couldn’t share one connected to a set of automobile keys or a pet.

That’s altering. With iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, a small group can every use Precision Discovering to find the machine. Or they’ll play a sound to pinpoint the situation of their shared AirTag.

Learn how to share an Apple AirTag

Sharing the situation of Apple’s tracker tag is easy. Simply stroll by way of the steps.

First off, open the Discover My utility on an iPhone or iPad. Then faucet on the Gadgets tag on the backside of the display. Be aware that something that seems on the ensuing listing might be shared, whether or not it’s an AirTag or a third-party accent that makes use of Apple’s Discover My system. This implies you can’t share the situation of a Mac or AirPods.

Select an merchandise by tapping on it. On the ensuing display, scroll all the way down to Share this AirTag and faucet on Add Particular person.

That can open a listing of individuals you’ve contacted lately. If the particular person you need to share the tag with isn’t on there, hit the + image on the prime of the display to open your handle e-book and discover them there. Faucet on the e-mail handle they use as their Apple ID.

This raises an necessary level: AirTags can solely be tracked by Apple units. You may’t share a tag with an Android person. Additionally they must be working iOS 17 or iPadOS 17.

You may add a number of folks without delay — as much as a complete of 5, with you counting as one. When you’ve chosen the particular person or group to share with, they’ll seem on a listing. Faucet on the Ship button.

The particular person (or folks) will then be displayed on the web page within the Discover My app for the AirTag or different machine. You’ve got the choice to faucet on their title on this listing to take away them from the sharing listing in a while.

And that’s it — you’re executed.