{"id":3395,"date":"2024-03-15T04:07:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T04:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/?p=3395"},"modified":"2024-05-07T07:43:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T07:43:03","slug":"airtag-tracking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Illegal to Track Someone with An Airtag"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The rise of Apple&#8217;s AirTag tracking device has raised concerns about privacy and legality. While AirTags are designed for locating personal belongings, some individuals have used them for unintended purposes like tracking people without their consent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll explore the legality of tracking someone with an AirTag and discuss ethical alternatives for monitoring loved ones&#8217; whereabouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#What_Is_An_AirTag\" >What Is An AirTag?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#What_Can_AirTag_Track_Legally\" >What Can AirTag Track Legally?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#Can_You_Track_a_Person_with_an_AirTag\" >Can You Track a Person with an AirTag?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#How_to_Know_if_AirTag_is_Tracking_You\" >How to Know if AirTag is Tracking You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#How_to_Stop_AirTag_Tracking\" >How to Stop AirTag Tracking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#How_to_Find_the_Owner_of_AirTag_with_Serial_Number\" >How to Find the Owner of AirTag with Serial Number&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#Alternative_Ways_to_Track_Someones_Location\" >Alternative Ways to Track Someone&#8217;s Location&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#Using_Apple_Find_My_App\" >Using Apple Find My App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#Share_Location_on_Google_Map\" >Share Location on Google Map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#Track_Someones_Location_with_Phone_Number\" >Track Someone&#8217;s Location with Phone Number<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#FAQs_about_AirTag\" >FAQs about AirTag&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/airtag-tracking\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_An_AirTag\"><\/span>What Is An AirTag?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-30.png\" alt=\"airtag\" class=\"wp-image-3407\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-30.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-30-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-30-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-30-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-30-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-30-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>An AirTag is a small, disc-shaped tracking device developed by Apple. It&#8217;s designed to help users locate and track personal items like keys, wallets, or luggage using Apple&#8217;s Find My network.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AirTags leverage Bluetooth technology and the vast network of Apple devices to relay their location data, allowing owners to pinpoint the tagged item&#8217;s whereabouts through the Find My app.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_AirTag_Track_Legally\"><\/span>What Can AirTag Track Legally?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AirTags had been designed and meant for tracking private belongings that you personally own. This can include your car, motorbike, luggage, or your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/lost-phone-in-uber\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">lost mobile phone<\/a>. However, you need to keep in mind that using AirTags against a person\u2019s will can lead to legal complications. This can count as stalking, harassment, or invasion of privacy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, here are a few examples where you can use AirTags legally:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tracking your keys in case you\u2019ve misplaced them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding it to your suitcase when you\u2019re visiting another country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Putting it on your vehicle to discourage robbery and to find out if it ever gets stolen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For tracking a shared item such as a toolbox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Track_a_Person_with_an_AirTag\"><\/span>Can You Track a Person with an AirTag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An AirTag can be used to track a person only if it\u2019s attached to any of their belongings or vehicle. Once again, only if you have the consent of the other person can you track them. Without their consent, it is considered to be illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While AirTags can technically be misused for tracking people, doing so without proper consent is unethical and likely illegal. It&#8217;s crucial to respect individuals&#8217; privacy and use AirTags only for their intended purpose of locating personal belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Know_if_AirTag_is_Tracking_You\"><\/span>How to Know if AirTag is Tracking You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-31.png\" alt=\"iphone\" class=\"wp-image-3408\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-31.png 640w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-31-148x300.png 148w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-31-506x1024.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you observe that an AirTag is used to track you without your consent, there are numerous methods to discover its presence:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Listen for indicators: <\/strong>AirTags are designed to emit a sound alert whilst they may be separated from their owner and are with someone else. If you pay attention to an intermittent beeping or chirping sound coming from your property or location, you will be able to find the AirTag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check for notifications:<\/strong> If you&#8217;ve got an iPhone or any other Apple device, you may get hold of a notification alerting you that an &#8220;Unknown AirTag&#8221; is traveling with you. This notification presents instructions on how to find and disable the AirTag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan for AirTags:<\/strong> You can use the Find My app for your iPhone or iPad to scan for nearby AirTags. The app will discover any AirTags that are not associated with your Apple ID.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manually search:<\/strong> If you do not have an Apple tool, you could manually search your property, automobile, and surroundings for any unfamiliar small objects that might be an AirTag.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to take action if you suspect unauthorized tracking, as it may be a violation of your privacy and probably unlawful in your jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_AirTag_Tracking\"><\/span>How to Stop AirTag Tracking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find an AirTag being used to track you without your consent, there are many steps you can take to stop it. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disable the AirTag:<\/strong> AirTags have a removable battery. Hence, once you find it you can easily remove the battery to disable and stop it from tracking you.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Play a sound:<\/strong> If you have an iPhone or any other Apple device, use the \u2018find my app\u2019 to get some sort of sound from the Airtag &#8211; this will make it easier to find and disable it.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-27.png\" alt=\"Play a sound to find the airtag\" class=\"wp-image-3404\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-27.png 896w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-27-269x300.png 269w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-27-768x855.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact the owner: <\/strong>You can also find information on the owner of the Airtag on \u201cfind my app\u201d. This information can include their phone number or even their email address. You can contact the owner and request them to stop tracking you.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report the incident: <\/strong>If someone is tracking you without your consent, or if it\u2019s unauthorized, you can always report the incident to official authorities. These can include the police or your local law enforcement agency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must take immediate action in case you suspect any illegal tracking &#8211; this can be a violation of your privacy rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_the_Owner_of_AirTag_with_Serial_Number\"><\/span>How to Find the Owner of AirTag with Serial Number&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you come across an AirTag monitoring you, it will be possible to find the owner of it by contacting Apple Support and giving them the serial number of the device. Here\u2019s how you may do it:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-29.png\" alt=\"find the owner of airtag\" class=\"wp-image-3406\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-29.png 640w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-29-148x300.png 148w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-29-506x1024.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Locate the number:<\/strong> Each AirTag happens to have a unique Series and serial number, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/track-phone-with-imei-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">similar to a phone\u2019s IMEI number<\/a>, that is visible on the battery back cover on the back. The only thing is to take the cover off and let the battery out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact Apple Support:<\/strong> You can visit any nearby Apple store, contact their customer call center, or fill out an online form.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide details: <\/strong>Apple may require a cache for data that includes what and where you stored it. They may even inquire about any suspicious activities that you may notice. Give them as much information as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Request proprietor records:<\/strong> Apple will be able to get information on the owner of the AirTag. They may even be able to give you their contact information.\u00a0 However, it can be restricted based on their privacy policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative_Ways_to_Track_Someones_Location\"><\/span>Alternative Ways to Track Someone&#8217;s Location&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using an AirTag to secretly track someone without their knowledge or consent is a major no. Not only is it a massive breach of privacy, but it could also land you in some serious legal issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you have a legitimate reason to keep tabs on a loved one&#8217;s whereabouts? In situations like these, there are actually some ethical alternatives that won&#8217;t get you in trouble with the law:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Apple_Find_My_App\"><\/span><strong>Using Apple Find My App<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Allow \u201c<strong>Find My<\/strong>\u201d app to use your location<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Apple Find My\" class=\"wp-image-3401\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-3.jpeg 591w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-3-139x300.jpeg 139w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-3-473x1024.jpeg 473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Select the option \u201c<strong>Start Sharing Location<\/strong>\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"start sharing location\" class=\"wp-image-3398\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-300x286.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1024x977.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-768x733.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Click on the <strong>\u201c+\u201d<\/strong> sign. This will open up your contact list. Select the contact with whom you want to share your location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2.jpeg\" alt=\"click on plus sign to share location\" class=\"wp-image-3400\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2-300x76.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2-1024x258.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2-768x194.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 4: Now, select the person you shared your location with, and click on \u201cAsk to follow location\u201d option<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Ask to follow location\" class=\"wp-image-3402\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-4.jpeg 677w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-4-159x300.jpeg 159w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-4-542x1024.jpeg 542w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The other person can either accept or reject your request. If accepted, you\u2019ll be able to see his location on your \u201cFind My\u201d app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Share_Location_on_Google_Map\"><\/span>Share Location on Google Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Open the \u201c<strong>Google Maps<\/strong>\u201d app on your device<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Click on the profile photo that appears on the top right corner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: From the pop-up dialog, select the \u201c<strong>Location Sharing<\/strong>\u201d option<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Location Sharing on Google account\" class=\"wp-image-3399\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1.jpeg 722w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-578x1024.jpeg 578w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 4: Select the contact with whom you wish to share your location<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_Someones_Location_with_Phone_Number\"><\/span>Track Someone&#8217;s Location with Phone Number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MLocator<\/a> can track a person&#8217;s location using their mobile number, but there&#8217;s a catch \u2013 you need their explicit consent or a legitimate legal reason, like monitoring a minor child under your care.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Add the phone number that you need to track in the textbox<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1446\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-28.png\" alt=\"track phone number online\" class=\"wp-image-3405\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-28.png 1446w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-28-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-28-1024x712.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-28-768x534.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1446px) 100vw, 1446px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Make the requested payment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-26.png\" alt=\"Make the requested payment\" class=\"wp-image-3403\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-26.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-26-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-26-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-26-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-26-1536x767.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Input your phone number. You\u2019ll receive the location updates on this number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once this is done, you\u2019ll receive real-time location updates on your phone via SMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_AirTag\"><\/span>FAQs about AirTag&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Can you track AirTag miles away?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! Thanks to Apple&#8217;s nifty Find My network, AirTags can be tracked from seriously far-off distances. As long as the AirTag is within range of other Apple devices, its location can be relayed and tracked, even if it&#8217;s miles away from its owner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Can multiple people track an AirTag?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope, AirTags are designed to be tracked by a single owner or Apple ID at a time. No sharing or group tracking allowed \u2013 one person, one AirTag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Can an AirTag track a car?\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! AirTags can be used to track the location of your car or any other vehicle you own or have permission to track. But let&#8217;s be crystal clear \u2013 secretly putting an AirTag on someone else&#8217;s ride without their consent is a major no and totally illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AirTags can be ve\u00adry useful for keeping track of your pe\u00adrsonal belongings. However, using the\u00adm to secretly monitor or follow people\u00ad without their permission is a major invasion of privacy. This could get you into se\u00adrious legal trouble. 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