Will my AirTag work with Android?

An AirTag is a small physical tracking device designed to work within Apple’s Find My network. Android devices can detect AirTags in limited situations, but Android cannot be used to own or track an AirTag.

Whether an AirTag is useful to an Android user depends on who owns the AirTag and what information is needed when the item is misplaced.

Ownership and setup

An AirTag must be paired with an Apple ID using an iPhone or iPad through the Find My app. This pairing establishes ownership and enables location tracking, alerts, and recovery features.

Android devices cannot perform this setup. Without access to an Apple device, an AirTag cannot be registered or managed as a personal tracking device.

Android capabilities and limits

• Android cannot view an AirTag’s location
• Android cannot use Precision Finding or play a locating sound
• Android can receive alerts for unknown AirTags traveling nearby
• Android can scan for Find My–compatible trackers for safety purposes

Common scenarios

Lost keys: If an AirTag is attached to keys and only Android devices are available, the keys cannot be located directly. If another person owns the AirTag and has an iPhone, they can check the location on your behalf.

Luggage during travel: AirTags are commonly used to monitor luggage movement. An Android user cannot see the bag’s location unless the AirTag is owned by someone with access to Find My.

Safety detection: If an AirTag that does not belong to you moves with you for a period of time, Android may display an alert. This feature exists to identify unwanted tracking, not to help locate personal items.

Switching platforms

An AirTag remains associated with the Apple ID used during setup. Switching from iPhone to Android does not transfer ownership or tracking access to Android.

An AirTag is effective only when the owner has access to Apple’s Find My ecosystem. Android interaction is limited to detection and safety features.