How to set separation alerts in case you leave an AirTag or item behind in Find My on iPhone

You can turn on separation alerts for an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhone, and set Trusted Locations.

By Chris Smith - Senior Editor
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On iPhone, in the Find My app, you can turn on separation alerts for an AirTag or other item so you don’t accidentally leave it behind. You receive an alert every time the device sharing your location separates from the item, unless you’re in a Trusted Location.

For separation alerts to work, notifications for the Find My app need to be allowed, and you can choose a suggested Trusted Location or add a new one on the map.

Important: In order to receive separation alerts, make sure you allow notifications for the Find My app.

  1. Start the Find My app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap Items and tap the name of the item you want to set an alert for. Then tap the More button.
  3. Tap When Left Behind and then turn on Notify When Left Behind.
  4. If you want to add a Trusted Location, you can choose a suggested location, or tap New Location, select a location on the map.
  5. Tap the Done button.
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Chris Smith is a senior editor at GeeksChalk based in Canada. He likes to think of himself as a jack of all trades (and a master of at least a few), though he mainly focuses on iPhones and Macs. Often covering both at the same time. When not surrounded by various Apple devices while putting them through their paces, Chris can be found streaming the latest movies or series, gaming on his PS5, or getting fresh air on a hike in the beautiful wilderness of British Columbia.
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