Guides · Great Britain · Est. 2026

Find what's lost. Stay close to who matters.

Plain-English guides to Find My, Find Hub, AirTags and family location sharing. Every tool we cover only works when the person being located has agreed to it.

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What are you trying to find?

A phone, tablet or item

Find My, Find Hub, AirTags and Tile: how to set them up, how to use them, and what to do when they show nothing.

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Family and friends

Consensual location sharing with Life360, Google Maps and Find My, and what to do if someone is missing.

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Step-by-step walkthroughs

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Devices

Fixing "Location Not Available" in Find My

The most common Find My error, and the checklist that actually fixes it.

Guide · 1 min read

Family & People

Life360 vs Google Family Link vs Find My: Which One?

All three do consensual family location sharing, but they fit different setups. Here is how to pick.

Guide · 1 min read

Family & People

What Happened to Find My Friends?

Looking for the old Find My Friends app? Apple folded it into Find My years ago. Here is where everything moved.

Guide · 1 min read

Family & People

Sharing Your Location with Google Maps

No separate app needed — Google Maps can share your live location with family for as long as you choose.

Guide · 1 min read

Devices

Finding a Lost Item with AirTag or Tile

Keys, bags, and wallets can be tracked too — here is how Bluetooth item trackers actually locate things.

Guide · 1 min read

Devices

How to Set Up Find My iPhone

Turn on Find My before you lose your phone. Here is the full setup checklist.

Guide · 1 min read

Field notes

Tips, checklists and advice

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The First Hour After You Lose Your Phone

The first sixty minutes make the biggest difference. Here is a calm checklist to work through in order.

24 Sep 2026 · 2 min read

Field note

Travelling Abroad? Set Up Location Sharing Before You Go

A few minutes of setup before you fly makes it much easier for someone at home to know you are safe, and to find a lost phone or bag.

20 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Field note

How to Talk to Your Teenager About Location Sharing

Location sharing builds trust when it is agreed together and damages it when it is imposed. Some ways to start the conversation.

15 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Quick reference

Numbers worth knowing

999Emergency. If you can't speak on a mobile, press 55 when asked.

101Police non-emergency, including reporting a stolen phone.

*#06#Dial this to show your phone's IMEI. Write it down now.

0808 2000 247National Domestic Abuse Helpline. Free, 24 hours.