Re: [WAMUG] "Find My" app won't work on Mum's phone

[STEPHEN CHAPE via WAMUG]

   I think I just lost track of this thread ???

   Regards,
   Stephen Chape
   Mac by choice
   Windows because my employer knew no better

   On 3 Feb 2025, at 3:40 pm, Tim Law via WAMUG 
   wrote:

   I went to an exercise physiologist who sorted my tight tendons with
   specific exercises. Some thereaband resistive work. Too much sitting
   over decades and loosing stretch. I hope it is as simple for you.
   Tim Law

 On 3 Feb 2025, at 12:53 pm, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
  wrote:
    Thanks Daniel!
  Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  On 3 Feb 2025, at 10:14 am, Daniel Kerr via WAMUG
   wrote:
  HI Rod
  Another option if she did want it on her own devices instead of
 yours,
  would be to look at the iPhone SE (3rd Generation) before it gets
  replaced soon.
  This model still has the Home button, and would be very similar to
 your
  current one - just with more updated internals.
  https://www.apple.com/au/iphone-se/
  I have a lot of clients who still use them, as they like the home
  button plus the cheaper model.
  That will run the later iOS18 which would then connect to AirTags,
 so
  she’d be a bit more in control of them herself. Plus has a more up
 to
  date iPhone, which you can connect to yours using her AppleID to
  connect to yours as part of FamilySharing. Then you’d see all her
  devices also.
  So then have the best of both worlds, and keep her “in the loop” a
 bit
  more for longer. And not much of a learning curve with a new phone
 that
  changes a lot - as still having the home button and same look would
  mean it looks and feels the same.
  According to rumours Apple are due to change it later this month or
  next month to the iPhone SE (4th Gen) and may remove the home
 button.
  So for people that want the home button still, now is the best time
 to
  grab the 3rd Gen version to keep it the same.
  Just another thought for you.
  Kind regards
  Daniel
   Sent from my iPhone 16 Pro 
  ---
  Daniel Kerr
  MacWizardry
  p : 0414 795 960
  e : 
  w : 
  **For everything Apple**
  NOTE: Any information provided in this email may be my personal
 opinion
  and as such should be taken accordingly, and may not be the views
 of
  MacWizardry. Any information provided does not offer or warrant any
  form of warranty or accept liability. It would be appreciated that
 if
  any information in this email is to be disseminated, distributed or
  copied, that permission by the author be requested.
On 2 Feb 2025, at 11:34 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
 wrote:
 I asked ChatGPT:
 Rod:
 My elderly Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but
she’s
 stopped driving), purse/wallet etc)
 I thought I’d buy her some AirTags.
 But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old
 iPhone
 running iOS 12.5
 I don’t want to get her a new phone as it will confuse her (no
 Home
 button etc)
 So I’m asking- is the solution to get her the AirTags and attach
them
 to my phone?
 ChatGPT:
 Yes, you can definitely attach the AirTags to your own iPhone.
Since
 your mum’s iPhone is running iOS 12.5, it won’t support AirTags
 or
the
 Find My app in the way newer devices do.
 Here’s how you can set it up:
 1. Pair the AirTags with your iPhone – You’ll be able to track
 them
in
 the Find My app.
 2. Name them for easy identification – e.g., “Mum’s Keys” or
 “Mum’s
 Purse.”
 3. Use the Notify When Left Behind feature (if you have an
 iPhone
11 or
 later) – This will alert you when an AirTag is left behind at an
 unusual location.
 4. Share location updates with family – If needed, you can
 enable
 Family Sharing so someone else (if applicable) can also check on
the
 AirTags.
 One downside is that if your mum loses an item away from you,
 you
won’t
 get real-time updates unless someone with an Apple device passes
 by
and
 updates its location via the Find My network. But it’s still a
 good
 solution for tracking things at home or nearby.
 Would she be open to a very simple iPhone upgrade, like an SE
 model
 with a Home button, or is that too much of a change?
 Rod
 We think too much of a change, but thanks for the great advice
 ChatGPT
 You’re very welcome! Keeping things familiar for her makes total
sense.
 The AirTags should still be really helpful for tracking her
im

Re: [WAMUG] "Find My" app won't work on Mum's phone

[Tim Law via WAMUG]

I went to an exercise physiologist who sorted my tight tendons with specific 
exercises. Some thereaband resistive work. Too much sitting over decades and 
loosing stretch. I hope it is as simple for you.  

Tim Law

> On 3 Feb 2025, at 12:53 pm, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG  
> wrote:
> 
>    Thanks Daniel!
> 
>   Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
>   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> 
>   On 3 Feb 2025, at 10:14 am, Daniel Kerr via WAMUG
>wrote:
> 
>   HI Rod
>   Another option if she did want it on her own devices instead of yours,
>   would be to look at the iPhone SE (3rd Generation) before it gets
>   replaced soon.
>   This model still has the Home button, and would be very similar to your
>   current one - just with more updated internals.
>   https://www.apple.com/au/iphone-se/
>   I have a lot of clients who still use them, as they like the home
>   button plus the cheaper model.
>   That will run the later iOS18 which would then connect to AirTags, so
>   she’d be a bit more in control of them herself. Plus has a more up to
>   date iPhone, which you can connect to yours using her AppleID to
>   connect to yours as part of FamilySharing. Then you’d see all her
>   devices also.
>   So then have the best of both worlds, and keep her “in the loop” a bit
>   more for longer. And not much of a learning curve with a new phone that
>   changes a lot - as still having the home button and same look would
>   mean it looks and feels the same.
>   According to rumours Apple are due to change it later this month or
>   next month to the iPhone SE (4th Gen) and may remove the home button.
>   So for people that want the home button still, now is the best time to
>   grab the 3rd Gen version to keep it the same.
>   Just another thought for you.
>   Kind regards
>   Daniel
>    Sent from my iPhone 16 Pro 
>   ---
>   Daniel Kerr
>   MacWizardry
>   p : 0414 795 960
>   e : 
>   w : 
>   **For everything Apple**
>   NOTE: Any information provided in this email may be my personal opinion
>   and as such should be taken accordingly, and may not be the views of
>   MacWizardry. Any information provided does not offer or warrant any
>   form of warranty or accept liability. It would be appreciated that if
>   any information in this email is to be disseminated, distributed or
>   copied, that permission by the author be requested.
> 
> On 2 Feb 2025, at 11:34 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
>  wrote:
>  I asked ChatGPT:
>  Rod:
>  My elderly Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but
> she’s
>  stopped driving), purse/wallet etc)
>  I thought I’d buy her some AirTags.
>  But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old iPhone
>  running iOS 12.5
>  I don’t want to get her a new phone as it will confuse her (no Home
>  button etc)
>  So I’m asking- is the solution to get her the AirTags and attach
> them
>  to my phone?
>  ChatGPT:
>  Yes, you can definitely attach the AirTags to your own iPhone.
> Since
>  your mum’s iPhone is running iOS 12.5, it won’t support AirTags or
> the
>  Find My app in the way newer devices do.
>  Here’s how you can set it up:
>  1. Pair the AirTags with your iPhone – You’ll be able to track them
> in
>  the Find My app.
>  2. Name them for easy identification – e.g., “Mum’s Keys” or “Mum’s
>  Purse.”
>  3. Use the Notify When Left Behind feature (if you have an iPhone
> 11 or
>  later) – This will alert you when an AirTag is left behind at an
>  unusual location.
>  4. Share location updates with family – If needed, you can enable
>  Family Sharing so someone else (if applicable) can also check on
> the
>  AirTags.
>  One downside is that if your mum loses an item away from you, you
> won’t
>  get real-time updates unless someone with an Apple device passes by
> and
>  updates its location via the Find My network. But it’s still a good
>  solution for tracking things at home or nearby.
>  Would she be open to a very simple iPhone upgrade, like an SE model
>  with a Home button, or is that too much of a change?
>  Rod
>  We think too much of a change, but thanks for the great advice
>  ChatGPT
>  You’re very welcome! Keeping things familiar for her makes total
> sense.
>  The AirTags should still be really helpful for tracking her
> important
>  items, even if it’s not real-time when she’s out and about.
>  If you need any setup tips or run into any issues, just let me
> know. 😊
>  Rod
>  Could I make the AirTag attached to her car keys for example, beep
> when
>  we are looking for them?
>  Chat GPT
>  Yes! Since the AirTags will be linked to your iPhone, you can make
> them
>  play a sound to help find lost items. Here’s how:
>  1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
> 

Re: [WAMUG] "Find My" app won't work on Mum's phone

[Rod Blitvich via WAMUG]

   Thanks Daniel!

   Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

   On 3 Feb 2025, at 10:14 am, Daniel Kerr via WAMUG
wrote:

   HI Rod
   Another option if she did want it on her own devices instead of yours,
   would be to look at the iPhone SE (3rd Generation) before it gets
   replaced soon.
   This model still has the Home button, and would be very similar to your
   current one - just with more updated internals.
   https://www.apple.com/au/iphone-se/
   I have a lot of clients who still use them, as they like the home
   button plus the cheaper model.
   That will run the later iOS18 which would then connect to AirTags, so
   she’d be a bit more in control of them herself. Plus has a more up to
   date iPhone, which you can connect to yours using her AppleID to
   connect to yours as part of FamilySharing. Then you’d see all her
   devices also.
   So then have the best of both worlds, and keep her “in the loop” a bit
   more for longer. And not much of a learning curve with a new phone that
   changes a lot - as still having the home button and same look would
   mean it looks and feels the same.
   According to rumours Apple are due to change it later this month or
   next month to the iPhone SE (4th Gen) and may remove the home button.
   So for people that want the home button still, now is the best time to
   grab the 3rd Gen version to keep it the same.
   Just another thought for you.
   Kind regards
   Daniel
    Sent from my iPhone 16 Pro 
   ---
   Daniel Kerr
   MacWizardry
   p : 0414 795 960
   e : 
   w : 
   **For everything Apple**
   NOTE: Any information provided in this email may be my personal opinion
   and as such should be taken accordingly, and may not be the views of
   MacWizardry. Any information provided does not offer or warrant any
   form of warranty or accept liability. It would be appreciated that if
   any information in this email is to be disseminated, distributed or
   copied, that permission by the author be requested.

 On 2 Feb 2025, at 11:34 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
  wrote:
  I asked ChatGPT:
  Rod:
  My elderly Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but
 she’s
  stopped driving), purse/wallet etc)
  I thought I’d buy her some AirTags.
  But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old iPhone
  running iOS 12.5
  I don’t want to get her a new phone as it will confuse her (no Home
  button etc)
  So I’m asking- is the solution to get her the AirTags and attach
 them
  to my phone?
  ChatGPT:
  Yes, you can definitely attach the AirTags to your own iPhone.
 Since
  your mum’s iPhone is running iOS 12.5, it won’t support AirTags or
 the
  Find My app in the way newer devices do.
  Here’s how you can set it up:
  1. Pair the AirTags with your iPhone – You’ll be able to track them
 in
  the Find My app.
  2. Name them for easy identification – e.g., “Mum’s Keys” or “Mum’s
  Purse.”
  3. Use the Notify When Left Behind feature (if you have an iPhone
 11 or
  later) – This will alert you when an AirTag is left behind at an
  unusual location.
  4. Share location updates with family – If needed, you can enable
  Family Sharing so someone else (if applicable) can also check on
 the
  AirTags.
  One downside is that if your mum loses an item away from you, you
 won’t
  get real-time updates unless someone with an Apple device passes by
 and
  updates its location via the Find My network. But it’s still a good
  solution for tracking things at home or nearby.
  Would she be open to a very simple iPhone upgrade, like an SE model
  with a Home button, or is that too much of a change?
  Rod
  We think too much of a change, but thanks for the great advice
  ChatGPT
  You’re very welcome! Keeping things familiar for her makes total
 sense.
  The AirTags should still be really helpful for tracking her
 important
  items, even if it’s not real-time when she’s out and about.
  If you need any setup tips or run into any issues, just let me
 know. 😊
  Rod
  Could I make the AirTag attached to her car keys for example, beep
 when
  we are looking for them?
  Chat GPT
  Yes! Since the AirTags will be linked to your iPhone, you can make
 them
  play a sound to help find lost items. Here’s how:
  1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the Items tab.
  3. Select the AirTag you want to find (e.g., “Mum’s Keys”).
  4. Tap Play Sound, and the AirTag will start beeping.
  This works as long as you’re within Bluetooth range (about 10
 meters/33
  feet indoors). If you’re further away, you’ll need to rely on the
 Find
  My network to update its last known location.
  Would that work for your need

Re: [WAMUG] "Find My" app won't work on Mum's phone

[Daniel Kerr via WAMUG]

HI Rod

Another option if she did want it on her own devices instead of yours, would be 
to look at the iPhone SE (3rd Generation) before it gets replaced soon.
This model still has the Home button, and would be very similar to your current 
one - just with more updated internals.
https://www.apple.com/au/iphone-se/
I have a lot of clients who still use them, as they like the home button plus 
the cheaper model.
That will run the later iOS18 which would then connect to AirTags, so she’d be 
a bit more in control of them herself. Plus has a more up to date iPhone, which 
you can connect to yours using her AppleID to connect to yours as part of 
FamilySharing. Then you’d see all her devices also.

So then have the best of both worlds, and keep her “in the loop” a bit more for 
longer. And not much of a learning curve with a new phone that changes a lot - 
as still having the home button and same look would mean it looks and feels the 
same.
According to rumours Apple are due to change it later this month or next month 
to the iPhone SE (4th Gen) and may remove the home button. So for people that 
want the home button still, now is the best time to grab the 3rd Gen version to 
keep it the same.

Just another thought for you.

Kind regards
Daniel

 Sent from my iPhone 16 Pro 

---
Daniel Kerr
MacWizardry

p : 0414 795 960
e : 
w : 


**For everything Apple**

NOTE: Any information provided in this email may be my personal opinion and as 
such should be taken accordingly, and may not be the views of MacWizardry. Any 
information provided does not offer or warrant any form of warranty or accept 
liability. It would be appreciated that if any information in this email is to 
be disseminated, distributed or copied, that permission by the author be 
requested. 

> On 2 Feb 2025, at 11:34 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG  
> wrote:
> 
>   I asked ChatGPT:
> 
>   Rod:
>   My elderly Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but she’s
>   stopped driving), purse/wallet etc)
> 
>   I thought I’d buy her some AirTags.
> 
>   But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old iPhone
>   running iOS 12.5
> 
>   I don’t want to get her a new phone as it will confuse her (no Home
>   button etc)
> 
>   So I’m asking- is the solution to get her the AirTags and attach them
>   to my phone?
> 
> 
> 
>   ChatGPT:
>   Yes, you can definitely attach the AirTags to your own iPhone. Since
>   your mum’s iPhone is running iOS 12.5, it won’t support AirTags or the
>   Find My app in the way newer devices do.
> 
> 
>   Here’s how you can set it up:
> 
>   1. Pair the AirTags with your iPhone – You’ll be able to track them in
>   the Find My app.
> 
>   2. Name them for easy identification – e.g., “Mum’s Keys” or “Mum’s
>   Purse.”
> 
>   3. Use the Notify When Left Behind feature (if you have an iPhone 11 or
>   later) – This will alert you when an AirTag is left behind at an
>   unusual location.
> 
>   4. Share location updates with family – If needed, you can enable
>   Family Sharing so someone else (if applicable) can also check on the
>   AirTags.
> 
> 
>   One downside is that if your mum loses an item away from you, you won’t
>   get real-time updates unless someone with an Apple device passes by and
>   updates its location via the Find My network. But it’s still a good
>   solution for tracking things at home or nearby.
> 
> 
>   Would she be open to a very simple iPhone upgrade, like an SE model
>   with a Home button, or is that too much of a change?
> 
> 
>   Rod
>   We think too much of a change, but thanks for the great advice
> 
> 
>   ChatGPT
>   You’re very welcome! Keeping things familiar for her makes total sense.
>   The AirTags should still be really helpful for tracking her important
>   items, even if it’s not real-time when she’s out and about.
> 
> 
>   If you need any setup tips or run into any issues, just let me know. 😊
> 
> 
>   Rod
>   Could I make the AirTag attached to her car keys for example, beep when
>   we are looking for them?
> 
>   Chat GPT
>   Yes! Since the AirTags will be linked to your iPhone, you can make them
>   play a sound to help find lost items. Here’s how:
> 
>   1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
> 
>   2. Tap the Items tab.
> 
>   3. Select the AirTag you want to find (e.g., “Mum’s Keys”).
> 
>   4. Tap Play Sound, and the AirTag will start beeping.
> 
> 
>   This works as long as you’re within Bluetooth range (about 10 meters/33
>   feet indoors). If you’re further away, you’ll need to rely on the Find
>   My network to update its last known location.
> 
> 
>   Would that work for your needs? 😊
> 
> 
>   Rod:
>   Great!! Thank you
> 
>   Chat GPT:
>   You’re very welcome! 😊 Hope the AirTags make things easier for both of
>   you. Let me know if you need any more help! 🚀
> 
> 
>   Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
>   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> 
>   On 2 Feb 2025, at 10:27 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
>wr

Re: [WAMUG] "Find My" app won't work on Mum's phone

[Tim Law via WAMUG]

Rod I really enjoy my chats with ChatGPT.   I find it has improved to be better 
able to understand what I am trying to achieve. As always, giving it clear 
parameters always helps. The responses to complex social problems is 
refreshingly sharp and devoid of apparent influence of politics or faith - 
simply based on logic. It gave me a phrase ’Thoughtful nuance’ to describe was 
it required to address complex issues, and talked about knee jerk responses 
alienating many and not being successful.  Marcus I found Deep Seek to be 
similar, but tended to ask more about what I thought, more engaging. 

Anyway, I was given four AirTags for Christmas and they provide no way of 
holding them in place. They could be easily misplaced in a bag for example so I 
purchased a set of Cygnett Leather Air Tag Cases in tan. They unclip and you 
place the device inside then hang it from whatever. 

We have now not lost anything for ages, but feel reassured the AirTags would 
give us some useful information should it happen. I’ll be putting one in my 
carry one and one in my checked baggage for a pending overseas trip. 


Regards
Tim

 

> On 2 Feb 2025, at 1:41 pm, Marcus Harris via WAMUG  
> wrote:
> 
> Great - would Deep Seek give the same advice. 
> Hope your mum benefits as much as I do.
> I have 16 AirTags on keys and more including in my vehicle to locate it in a 
> multi story car park
> Cheers 
> Marcus 
> Marcus Harris
> Mobile +61417965618
> 
> 
> 
>> On 2 Feb 2025, at 11:36 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>>    I asked ChatGPT:
>> 
>>  Rod:
>>  My elderly Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but she’s
>>  stopped driving), purse/wallet etc)
>> 
>>  I thought I’d buy her some AirTags.
>> 
>>  But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old iPhone
>>  running iOS 12.5
>> 
>>  I don’t want to get her a new phone as it will confuse her (no Home
>>  button etc)
>> 
>>  So I’m asking- is the solution to get her the AirTags and attach them
>>  to my phone?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>  ChatGPT:
>>  Yes, you can definitely attach the AirTags to your own iPhone. Since
>>  your mum’s iPhone is running iOS 12.5, it won’t support AirTags or the
>>  Find My app in the way newer devices do.
>> 
>> 
>>  Here’s how you can set it up:
>> 
>>  1. Pair the AirTags with your iPhone – You’ll be able to track them in
>>  the Find My app.
>> 
>>  2. Name them for easy identification – e.g., “Mum’s Keys” or “Mum’s
>>  Purse.”
>> 
>>  3. Use the Notify When Left Behind feature (if you have an iPhone 11 or
>>  later) – This will alert you when an AirTag is left behind at an
>>  unusual location.
>> 
>>  4. Share location updates with family – If needed, you can enable
>>  Family Sharing so someone else (if applicable) can also check on the
>>  AirTags.
>> 
>> 
>>  One downside is that if your mum loses an item away from you, you won’t
>>  get real-time updates unless someone with an Apple device passes by and
>>  updates its location via the Find My network. But it’s still a good
>>  solution for tracking things at home or nearby.
>> 
>> 
>>  Would she be open to a very simple iPhone upgrade, like an SE model
>>  with a Home button, or is that too much of a change?
>> 
>> 
>>  Rod
>>  We think too much of a change, but thanks for the great advice
>> 
>> 
>>  ChatGPT
>>  You’re very welcome! Keeping things familiar for her makes total sense.
>>  The AirTags should still be really helpful for tracking her important
>>  items, even if it’s not real-time when she’s out and about.
>> 
>> 
>>  If you need any setup tips or run into any issues, just let me know. 😊
>> 
>> 
>>  Rod
>>  Could I make the AirTag attached to her car keys for example, beep when
>>  we are looking for them?
>> 
>>  Chat GPT
>>  Yes! Since the AirTags will be linked to your iPhone, you can make them
>>  play a sound to help find lost items. Here’s how:
>> 
>>  1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
>> 
>>  2. Tap the Items tab.
>> 
>>  3. Select the AirTag you want to find (e.g., “Mum’s Keys”).
>> 
>>  4. Tap Play Sound, and the AirTag will start beeping.
>> 
>> 
>>  This works as long as you’re within Bluetooth range (about 10 meters/33
>>  feet indoors). If you’re further away, you’ll need to rely on the Find
>>  My network to update its last known location.
>> 
>> 
>>  Would that work for your needs? 😊
>> 
>> 
>>  Rod:
>>  Great!! Thank you
>> 
>>  Chat GPT:
>>  You’re very welcome! 😊 Hope the AirTags make things easier for both of
>>  you. Let me know if you need any more help! 🚀
>> 
>> 
>>  Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
>>  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
>> 
>>  On 2 Feb 2025, at 10:27 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
>>   wrote:
>> 
>>Hi Folks
>>Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but she’s stopped
>>driving), purse/wallet etc)
>>I thought I’d buy her some AirTags.
>>But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old iPhone
>>running iOS 12.5
>>I don’t want to get her a ne

Re: [WAMUG] "Find My" app won't work on Mum's phone

[Marcus Harris via WAMUG]

Great - would Deep Seek give the same advice. 
Hope your mum benefits as much as I do.
I have 16 AirTags on keys and more including in my vehicle to locate it in a 
multi story car park
Cheers 
Marcus 
Marcus Harris
Mobile +61417965618

 

> On 2 Feb 2025, at 11:36 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG  
> wrote:
> 
>    I asked ChatGPT:
> 
>   Rod:
>   My elderly Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but she’s
>   stopped driving), purse/wallet etc)
> 
>   I thought I’d buy her some AirTags.
> 
>   But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old iPhone
>   running iOS 12.5
> 
>   I don’t want to get her a new phone as it will confuse her (no Home
>   button etc)
> 
>   So I’m asking- is the solution to get her the AirTags and attach them
>   to my phone?
> 
> 
> 
>   ChatGPT:
>   Yes, you can definitely attach the AirTags to your own iPhone. Since
>   your mum’s iPhone is running iOS 12.5, it won’t support AirTags or the
>   Find My app in the way newer devices do.
> 
> 
>   Here’s how you can set it up:
> 
>   1. Pair the AirTags with your iPhone – You’ll be able to track them in
>   the Find My app.
> 
>   2. Name them for easy identification – e.g., “Mum’s Keys” or “Mum’s
>   Purse.”
> 
>   3. Use the Notify When Left Behind feature (if you have an iPhone 11 or
>   later) – This will alert you when an AirTag is left behind at an
>   unusual location.
> 
>   4. Share location updates with family – If needed, you can enable
>   Family Sharing so someone else (if applicable) can also check on the
>   AirTags.
> 
> 
>   One downside is that if your mum loses an item away from you, you won’t
>   get real-time updates unless someone with an Apple device passes by and
>   updates its location via the Find My network. But it’s still a good
>   solution for tracking things at home or nearby.
> 
> 
>   Would she be open to a very simple iPhone upgrade, like an SE model
>   with a Home button, or is that too much of a change?
> 
> 
>   Rod
>   We think too much of a change, but thanks for the great advice
> 
> 
>   ChatGPT
>   You’re very welcome! Keeping things familiar for her makes total sense.
>   The AirTags should still be really helpful for tracking her important
>   items, even if it’s not real-time when she’s out and about.
> 
> 
>   If you need any setup tips or run into any issues, just let me know. 😊
> 
> 
>   Rod
>   Could I make the AirTag attached to her car keys for example, beep when
>   we are looking for them?
> 
>   Chat GPT
>   Yes! Since the AirTags will be linked to your iPhone, you can make them
>   play a sound to help find lost items. Here’s how:
> 
>   1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
> 
>   2. Tap the Items tab.
> 
>   3. Select the AirTag you want to find (e.g., “Mum’s Keys”).
> 
>   4. Tap Play Sound, and the AirTag will start beeping.
> 
> 
>   This works as long as you’re within Bluetooth range (about 10 meters/33
>   feet indoors). If you’re further away, you’ll need to rely on the Find
>   My network to update its last known location.
> 
> 
>   Would that work for your needs? 😊
> 
> 
>   Rod:
>   Great!! Thank you
> 
>   Chat GPT:
>   You’re very welcome! 😊 Hope the AirTags make things easier for both of
>   you. Let me know if you need any more help! 🚀
> 
> 
>   Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
>   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> 
>   On 2 Feb 2025, at 10:27 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
>wrote:
> 
> Hi Folks
> Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but she’s stopped
> driving), purse/wallet etc)
> I thought I’d buy her some AirTags.
> But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old iPhone
> running iOS 12.5
> I don’t want to get her a new phone as it will confuse her (no Home
> button etc)
> So I’m asking- is the solution to get her the AirTags and attach them
> to my phone?
> Thank you in advance
> Blitto
> Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
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Re: [WAMUG] "Find My" app won't work on Mum's phone

[Rod Blitvich via WAMUG]

   I asked ChatGPT:

   Rod:
   My elderly Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but she’s
   stopped driving), purse/wallet etc)

   I thought I’d buy her some AirTags.

   But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old iPhone
   running iOS 12.5

   I don’t want to get her a new phone as it will confuse her (no Home
   button etc)

   So I’m asking- is the solution to get her the AirTags and attach them
   to my phone?



   ChatGPT:
   Yes, you can definitely attach the AirTags to your own iPhone. Since
   your mum’s iPhone is running iOS 12.5, it won’t support AirTags or the
   Find My app in the way newer devices do.


   Here’s how you can set it up:

   1. Pair the AirTags with your iPhone – You’ll be able to track them in
   the Find My app.

   2. Name them for easy identification – e.g., “Mum’s Keys” or “Mum’s
   Purse.”

   3. Use the Notify When Left Behind feature (if you have an iPhone 11 or
   later) – This will alert you when an AirTag is left behind at an
   unusual location.

   4. Share location updates with family – If needed, you can enable
   Family Sharing so someone else (if applicable) can also check on the
   AirTags.


   One downside is that if your mum loses an item away from you, you won’t
   get real-time updates unless someone with an Apple device passes by and
   updates its location via the Find My network. But it’s still a good
   solution for tracking things at home or nearby.


   Would she be open to a very simple iPhone upgrade, like an SE model
   with a Home button, or is that too much of a change?


   Rod
   We think too much of a change, but thanks for the great advice


   ChatGPT
   You’re very welcome! Keeping things familiar for her makes total sense.
   The AirTags should still be really helpful for tracking her important
   items, even if it’s not real-time when she’s out and about.


   If you need any setup tips or run into any issues, just let me know. 😊


   Rod
   Could I make the AirTag attached to her car keys for example, beep when
   we are looking for them?

   Chat GPT
   Yes! Since the AirTags will be linked to your iPhone, you can make them
   play a sound to help find lost items. Here’s how:

   1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone.

   2. Tap the Items tab.

   3. Select the AirTag you want to find (e.g., “Mum’s Keys”).

   4. Tap Play Sound, and the AirTag will start beeping.


   This works as long as you’re within Bluetooth range (about 10 meters/33
   feet indoors). If you’re further away, you’ll need to rely on the Find
   My network to update its last known location.


   Would that work for your needs? 😊


   Rod:
   Great!! Thank you

   Chat GPT:
   You’re very welcome! 😊 Hope the AirTags make things easier for both of
   you. Let me know if you need any more help! 🚀


   Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

   On 2 Feb 2025, at 10:27 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
wrote:

 Hi Folks
 Mum is now starting to lose things - eg car keys (but she’s stopped
 driving), purse/wallet etc)
 I thought I’d buy her some AirTags.
 But research indicates the Find My app won’t work on her old iPhone
 running iOS 12.5
 I don’t want to get her a new phone as it will confuse her (no Home
 button etc)
 So I’m asking- is the solution to get her the AirTags and attach them
 to my phone?
 Thank you in advance
 Blitto
 Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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