Find misplaced devices with AppleWatch
The Find Devices app on AppleWatch can help you locate Apple devices youve lost or misplaced.
Turn on the Find My network for your AppleWatch
If your AppleWatch is paired with your iPhone, its automatically set up when you turn on Find My iPhone. To find your watch, make sure the Find My network is turned on.
Go to the Settings app
[] on your AppleWatch.Tap your name, then scroll down until you see your AppleWatch.
Tap your watch name, then tap Find My Watch.
Turn on Find My network if it isnt on.
To learn how to set up other Apple devices for Find My, see the Apple Support article Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.
See the location of a device
If your device is online, you can see its location in the Find Devices app. For supported devices, Find Devices can locate the device even if its powered off, in Low Power Mode, or if Airplane Mode is turned on.
Go to the Find Devices app
[] on your AppleWatch.Tap the device you want to find.
Do one of the following:
If the device can be located: View the location of the device on the map. The devices approximate distance, the time it last connected to Wi-Fi or cellular, and its charge level appear above the map. An approximate location appears below the map.
If the device cant be located: No location is shown below the devices name. Below Notifications, turn on Notify When Found. You receive a notification after its located.
To see devices that belong to members of your family group, scroll down to the bottom and tap Show Family Devices.
Play a sound on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or AppleWatch
Go to the Find Devices app
[] on your AppleWatch.Tap the device you want to find.
Tap Play Sound.
If the device is online: A sound starts after a short delay and gradually increases in volume, then plays for about 2 minutes. The device vibrates (if applicable). A Find My [device] alert appears on the devices screen.
A confirmation email is also sent to the email address associated with your Apple Account.
If the device is offline: You see Sound Pending. The sound plays the next time the device connects to a Wi-Fi or cellular network.
Tip: If your AppleWatch is nearby, you can also ping it from your iPhone.
Play a sound on your AirPods or Beats headphones
If your AirPods or Beats headphones are paired with your AppleWatch, you can play a sound on them using Find Devices.
For supported AirPods models, you can even play a sound on your AirPods if they are in their case.
Go to the Find Devices app
[] on your AppleWatch.Tap the device you want to find.
Tap Play Sound. If your AirPods or AirPodsPro are separated, you can mute one by tapping Left or Right to find them one at a time.
If the device is online: It plays a sound immediately for 2 minutes.
A confirmation email is also sent to the email address associated with your Apple Account.
If the device is offline: You receive a notification the next time your device is in range of your AppleWatch.
Get directions to a device
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Receive a notification when youve left a device behind
To help keep you from misplacing your device, you can receive a notification when youve left your device behind. You can also set Trusted Locationslocations where you can leave your device without receiving a notification.
Go to the Find Devices app
[] on your AppleWatch.Tap the device you want notifications for.
Below Notifications, tap Notify When Left Behind, then turn on Notify When Left Behind.
You can also go to the Find My app on your iPhone, tap Devices, tap the device you want to set up a notification for, then tap Notify When Left Behind. Turn on Notify When Left Behind, then follow the onscreen instructions.
If you want to add a Trusted Location, you can choose a suggested location, or tap New Location, select a location on the map, then tap Done.
Mark a device as lost
If your device is lost or stolen, you can turn on Lost Mode for your iPhone, iPad, or AppleWatch, or lock your Mac.
Go to the Find Devices app
[] on your AppleWatch.Tap the lost device.
Tap Lost Mode, then turn on Lost Mode.
When you mark a device as lost, the following occurs:
A confirmation email is sent to the email address associated with your Apple Account.
A message indicating the device is lost and how to contact you appears on the devices Lock Screen.
Your device doesnt display alerts or make noise when you receive messages or notifications, or if any alarms go off. Your device can still receive phone calls and FaceTime calls.
ApplePay is disabled for your device. Any credit or debit cards set up for ApplePay, student ID cards, and Express Transit cards are removed from your device. Credit, debit, and student ID cards are removed even if your device is offline. Express Transit cards are removed the next time your device goes online. See the Apple Support article Change or remove the payment cards that you use with Apple Pay.
For an iPhone, iPad, or AppleWatch, you see your devices current location on the map as well as any changes in its location.