Can I Put AirTag in Lost Mode from Mac? Here’s How? Also, on iPhone, iPad

here's how to enable lost mode for AirTag from Mac or iPhone, iPad. Get Notification when you find it on Map.

Is your AirTag lost or Stolen? and you are unable to find your AirTag on Mac Becuase of “Signal is weak,” “Searching for a Signal,” or Try Moving to a Different location. Follow this tutorial on What Action should owner can take?

Once you enable Lost mode, You will receive a notification when the location becomes available. and Your item is linked to your Apple ID, so no one else can pair with it. This trick works on All Mac models [M1 mac, Intel Mac – MacBook Pro/Air, iMac, Mac Mini], iPhone, iPad.

Let’s do it on iOS/iPadOS On MacOS.

How to Enable Lost on AirTag from iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Make sure you have an active internet connection, Either Cellular or WiFi.

On Mac:-

1. Open “Find my” App on Mac from Spotlight Search.

Click find my on mac

2. Click on the item name under the items tab.

Select items in find my on mac

3. Tap on See Location on Map.

Click location in find my on mac

4. Now, Click on the (I) button next to the name.

Click on (i) icon in find my on mac

5. Next, click on see Popup with Option Enable Lost mode.

Click enable in find my on mac

6. Click on the Continue button.

Click on the Continue button in find my on mac

7. On the Next Screen, Enter your Mobile number and your information so someone can find you and Connect you to return with the lost item.

Enter Phone number to next in find my on mac

8. Finally, Click on Activate.

Click Activate in find my on mac

Note: Anyone Case Reset AirTag After Stolen? No, Becuase of your AirTag is connected with Apple ID and locked.

On iPhone, iPad:-

1. Open the “Find My” App on iPhone and iPad.
2. Find your lost item with to AirTag name and Tap on it.

Open find my app tap on items on iPhone

3. Scroll to the Screen and See the lost mode option. Tap on Enable.

Tap on AirTag scroll the last mode option click enable on iPhone

4. Your iPhone will ask to enter your Primary mobile number so the finder will contact you. Click on the Continue button.
5. Tap on Next at the top right corner.
6. Finally, click on Activate.

Click continue tap enter Phone number to next select activate on iPhone

Also, send a text message before activating Lost mode on AirTag.

How to Exit or Turn off Lost Mode on AirTag

Yes, You have to follow the same step for iPhone, Mac that we follow to enable Lost mode.

Disable Lost mode and confirm it.

That’s it.

Write a comment if you are getting any issue on turn on Lost Mode for your AirTag from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac remotely.

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Karly Wood

Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at [email protected] or through (Facebook)

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