How to use an airtag with Android? 

Apple’s AirTag is primarily designed to work seamlessly with Apple devices. 

However, it is still possible to use an Apple AirTag with an Android device, but there are some limitations.

AirTags rely on Bluetooth technology to communicate with devices, and Android smartphones generally support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), the same technology AirTags use. This means you can connect an AirTag to an Android device and use it for primary tracking purposes.

However, users can only see whether an airtag is around them. Let’s see how it works. 

Can we track the Apple airtag with Android? 

Apple has launched an app named “Tracker Detect” on the Google Play Store. 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apple.trackerdetect

This app can be used when you think someone is using AirTag or another device to track your location; you can scan to try to find it.

Tracker Detect looks for item trackers that are lost from their owner and that are compatible with Apple’s Find My network. These item trackers include AirTag and compatible devices from other companies. 

How does this work? 

• After installing the tracker detect app, open the app. 
• On the home page, click on scan. 
• If the app finds an airtag around you, it will display as “unknown airtag”. 
• Click on the “unknown airtag” and then click on the “play sound”. 
• Now, find the airtag with the sound. 
• To stop anyone by following the airtag to follow you, remove the battery from the airtag. 

Can we use the apple airtag with an Android device? 

While you can use an AirTag with an Android device for basic tracking, there are limitations to consider:

Limited Ecosystem Integration:

 Apple has limited its ecosystem by only making the devices compatible with iPhone and Apple devices. 

No Official Android App: 

There are no official Android apps for “find my device,” so users of Android can never use an Apple airtag properly. 

Reduced Tracking Precision:

Android devices may lack ultra-wideband (UWB) capabilities, which some iPhones have. This can result in less precise tracking and real-time location updates.

No Native Lost Mode:

The absence of Apple’s “Lost Mode” on Android devices means that you won’t have access to the same level of tracking capabilities as iPhone users.

Airtag alternatives for Android users: 

There are some air tag alternatives for Android users that work on all Android devices. 

We suggest users of Android devices use Samsung Smartag and Tile Mate. Both tags work well with Android devices. 

Although they lack some precision location finder than the apple’s airtag, these both devices are the best for android. 

Frequently Asked Questions : 

Can anyone track my location with an airtag? 

Yes. Airtags can be used to follow your location without your knowledge. If you use any Apple devices, it will notify you that an unknown airtag is following you. For Android users, you can find out if someone is following you by the tracker detect app. 

How to turn off an airtag? 

You cannot turn off an airtag, unless you are the user of the airtag. But, you can remove the battery of the airtag, so the airtag cannot track you.