Locate a device in Find My on Mac
In Find My, you can see the location of a missing Apple device and play a sound on it to help you find it.
Important: In order to locate a missing device, you must add it to Find My before it’s lost.
See the location of a device
In the Find My app on your Mac, click Devices.
In the Devices list, select the device you want to locate.
If the device can be located: It appears on the map so you can see where it is. The updated location and timestamp appear under the device’s name. If there’s a blue circle around the device, the location is approximate.
If the device can’t be located: Below the device’s name, “No location found” appears. If you want to be notified when the location is available, click the Info button on the map, then select Notify When Found. You receive a notification once it’s located.
Play a sound on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or Apple Watch
In the Find My app on your Mac, click Devices.
In the Devices list, select the device you want to play a sound on, then click the Info button on the map.
Click Play Sound.
Note: You can also Control-click the device in the Devices list, then choose Play Sound.
If the device is online: A sound starts after a short delay and gradually increases in volume, then plays for about two minutes. The device may vibrate. A Find My [device] alert also appears on the device’s screen.
A confirmation email is also sent to your Apple ID email address.
If the device is offline: The sound plays the next time the device connects to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
For information about using Find My with other devices, see the user guide for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Apple Watch.
Play a sound on your AirPods or Beats product
In the Find My app on your Mac, click Devices.
In the Devices list, select your AirPods or Beats product, then click the Info button on the map.
Click Play Sound. If your AirPods or Beats product are separated, you can click Left or Right to find them one at a time.
If your AirPods or Beats product are online: They play a sound immediately (for two minutes).
A confirmation email is also sent to your Apple ID email address.
If your AirPods or Beats product are offline: You receive a notification on your devices the next time they’re in range of one of your devices and Find My is open.
Note: If your AirPods are in their case, they won’t play a sound.
For more information about using Find My with AirPods, see the AirPods Support website.
Stop playing a sound on a device
If you find your device and want to turn off the sound before it stops automatically, do one of the following:
Mac: Click OK in the Find My Mac alert.
iPhone, iPad or iPod touch: Press the power button or a volume button or flip the Ring/Silent switch. If the device is locked, you can also unlock it or swipe to dismiss the Find My [device] alert. If the device is unlocked, you can also tap OK in the Find My [device] alert.
Apple Watch: Tap Dismiss in the Find My Watch alert or press the Digital Crown or side button.
AirPods: Put your AirPods in their case and close the lid or click Stop in Find My.
Beats product: Depending on the model of your Beats product, you can put it in its case and close the lid, or press the power button. You can also click Stop in Find My.
Get directions to a device
In the Find My app on your Mac, click Devices.
In the Devices list, select the device you want to get directions to, then click the Info button on the map.
Click Directions.
Note: You can also Control-click the device in the Devices list, then choose Directions.
The Maps app opens with the directions from your location to the device’s current location. See Get directions in Maps.
Tip: You can help a friend find their devices by opening iCloud.com so they can sign in to their iCloud account on your Mac. In the People list, select yourself, then click the Info button on the map. At the bottom, click “Help a friend,” click “Use a different Apple ID,” then let your friend sign in.