As seen in screenshots taken by MacRumors in 2019, Apple’s AirTags item trackers are expected to be managed through the Find My app on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Now, any user can take a look at this guide.
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MacRumors reader David Chu warned us today that the hidden “Items” tab in the Find My app can be enabled on an iPhone or iPad by typing the link findmy: // items in Safari on devices running iOS 14.3 or iPadOS 14.3 or later. After entering the URL, a prompt appears that directs users to the hidden tab in the Find My app.
Users can also enter the URL in Safari on macOS 11.1 and view the hidden text “Items” in Find My app on Mac.
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Although the URL is more convenient and works for anyone, registered Apple developers can also enable the “Items” tab on an iPhone in Settings> Developer> View Items tab. This switchover appears on iOS 14.3 and later.
Similar to Tile, AirTags are expected to help users control their personal belongings, such as keys, wallets and backpacks, with users receiving a push notification on their Apple devices when they are separated from a tagged item. AirTags are expected to support Ultra Wideband for greater location accuracy, with augmented reality functionality useful through the Find My app to locate lost items.
At WWDC 2020, Apple announced that the Find My app will also support finding third-party products and accessories, and the hidden “Items” tab should be used for that too. Earlier this week, Belkin launched new Soundform wireless headphones with Find My compatibility that are scheduled to launch in March or April.
Apple accidentally referenced AirTags in a YouTube video last April, so we know that this accessory is real, but an exact release date still remains on the air. Apple normally holds its first event of the year in March, but since face-to-face events won’t be held anytime soon, a virtual event or press release is possible at any time.