Almost all tech companies have tools to help you locate your lost items, from the built-in GPS applications on smart devices to headphones and anything else with a Bluetooth tag.
Apple has emerged as a leader in location services, and with their latest iOS version, they have added the ability to locate your iPhone, even when it is turned off. Apple uses the Ultra-Wideband chip to perform this magic trick in its newer devices.
What is the U1 Ultra Wideband chip?
Apple's new U1 chip is designed to improve the accuracy of location tracking on its latest devices. The U1 chip can track devices within a radius of one meter instead of Bluetooth's 10-meter range. So what does this mean for you? With Find My iPhone activated, you will have a better chance of finding your iPhone if it were to be lost in your house.
Also, even if you lose your iPhone in congested areas, such as a stadium or concert, Find My iPhone will still allow you to locate it (using the extensive FindMy network created by millions of Apple iPhones worldwide).
Apple iPhone 11 and newer smartphones include the chip.
What is Apple's FindMy feature?
'Find My iPhone' is a feature built into Apple's iOS operating system that allows users to locate their devices. It has been available since 2010 and will enable users to locate their lost or stolen devices. In addition, you can use Find My iPhone to remotely erase all the data on your device if you cannot locate it.
To use Find My iPhone, you will need an iCloud account and Find My iPhone enabled on your device. FindMy can also be used on another iOS device or a computer.
How does FindMy work?
If your device is lost or stolen and Find My iPhone is turned on, you can log in to iCloud.com or use the FindMy app on another iOS device or computer to locate it.
It utilizes the Ultra-Wideband chip, Wi-Fi, and GPS to localize your device. The detection network uses millions of iPhones around the world.
Actvate FindMy
Go to your settings then on “Find My.”
Click on the Find My iPhone option
Turn Find My iPhone to ON
Turn Find My Network ON (if you want to help locate devices for other people securely
Turn Send Last Location ON