I’m at the dog park almost every week. And when I’m there, I see a lot of AirTags. It makes sense: Apple’s little trackers are affordable; they can easily be attached to a dog’s collar; and they work really, really well with iPhones. On paper, they’re the ideal pet tracker.
The only thing is, Apple does not recommend AirTags for tracking pets — or any living creature (especially people), for that matter. Instead, it insists that AirTags are meant simply to track belongings like a bag, bike, wallet or keys.
Of course, you can still use an AirTag to track a pet, and Apple recently rolled out a feature, AirTag Sharing, that makes the device even better at the task.
You can finally share your pet’s location with family and friends
For years, you couldn’t share an AirTag’s location with anybody else. So if you had a family dog, only one person in the family was able to track it on their Find My app. Thankfully, that’s changed.
With iOS 17, Apple finally rolled out the ability to share an AirTag’s location — whether the person you’re sharing it with is part of your family or not. So if your dog goes missing, anybody that you’ve shared your AirTag with can help aid the search.
Jessica Irvine is a tech enthusiast specializing in gadgets. From smart home devices to cutting-edge electronics, Jessica explores the world of consumer tech, offering readers comprehensive reviews, hands-on experiences, and expert insights into the coolest and most innovative gadgets on the market.
