In April 2021, Apple introduced AirTags, a small yet powerful device designed to help users locate and track their belongings. Leveraging the vast network of Apple devices through the Find My app, AirTags promised unparalleled accuracy in locating lost or misplaced items. As this innovative tracking solution gained popularity, users began questioning just how accurate AirTags are.

AirTags rely on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, and the vast Apple Find My network to provide precise location tracking. BLE allows for proximity-based tracking, while UWB enhances accuracy by providing spatial awareness, enabling users to pinpoint the exact location of their tagged items.

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This article discusses The technology used by AirTags and how accurate the AirTags are in real-world scenarios.

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Accuracy of AirTags

Under ideal circumstances, when there’s little disturbance, and the AirTag stays close to the connected iPhone or Apple device, it’s impressively accurate. Users frequently mention that it precisely pinpoints the location, almost matching the location displayed on the iPhone. This level of accuracy is particularly noticeable indoors, where GPS signals can be unreliable, but the Ultra-Wideband tech stands out for its incredibly precise distance measurements.

If you own an iPhone equipped with the U1 Chip (Ultrawideband tech on iPhone 11 or newer), your phone will guide you with step-by-step directions on the screen to locate the AirTag. If you’re using VoiceOver, an accessibility feature, Siri will audibly provide directions to assist you in finding your item.

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Apple refers to this feature as Precision Finding, a sophisticated combination of various technologies to simplify retrieval. Bluetooth, U1, ARKit (Apple’s software for augmented reality), and your iPhone’s gyroscope and accelerometer all collaborate. The screen will display the distance in feet, accompanied by an on-screen arrow pointing you in the correct direction.

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