Turn off Find My on your devices and items (2024)

iCloud User Guide

Turn off Find My on your devices and items (1)

Before you sell, give away, trade in, or service a device, you should turn off Find My. You should also unregister an AirTag or third-party item before you sell or give it away.

If you no longer have the device or if you’re unable to turn off Find My in Settings, you can remove it from your account using Find My on iCloud.com.

Turn off Find My on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

When you turn off Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, Activation Lock is automatically removed.

  1. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > Find My.

  2. Tap Find My [device], then turn off Find My [device].

Also see the following Apple Support articles: Activation Lock for iPhone and iPad and What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad.

Turn off Find My on a Mac

When you turn off Find My on your Mac, Activation Lock is automatically removed.

On your Mac, do one of the following:

  • macOS 13 or later: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click [your name] at the top of the sidebar, click iCloud, click Find My Mac, then click Turn Off next to Find My Mac.

  • macOS 12 or earlier: Choose ApplemenuTurn off Find My on your devices and items (2)> System Preferences, click Apple ID, click iCloud, then deselect Find My Mac.

Also see the following Apple Support articles: Activation Lock for Mac and What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac.

Turn off Find My on an Apple Watch

To remove your Apple Watch from Find My, unpair it from your iPhone. Activation Lock is automatically removed.

See Unpair and erase Apple Watch in the Apple Watch User Guide.

Also see the following Apple Support articles: About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch and What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else.

Remove your AirPods or Beats headphones from Find My

To remove your AirPods or Beats headphones from Find My, put them in their case or turn them off, then remove them from your devices list.

Unregister your AirTag or third-party item

You can unregister an AirTag or third-party item from your Apple ID using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

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Turn off Find My on your devices and items (2024)

FAQs

Turn off Find My on your devices and items? ›

Open the Settings app. Tap your name > Find My. Tap Find My [Device], then tap to turn it off. Enter your Apple ID password.

How do I turn off Find My Devices? ›

How to turn off Find My Device on your Android
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Once you're in your Settings menu, tap Security.
  3. Go to Find My Device, and tap the switch to turn it off.
May 23, 2024

How do you stop sharing devices on Find My? ›

Stop sharing your location in Find My on iPhone and iPad
  1. To stop sharing with a one person: Select the People tab, find the person you want to stop sharing with and tap their name, then scroll down and tap Stop Sharing My Location.
  2. To stop sharing with everyone: Select the Me tab, then turn off Share My Location.
Jan 10, 2024

How do I turn off Find My iPhone without them knowing? ›

Hiding Your Location Without Them Knowing

To turn off your location without notifying others on an iPhone, you can block and unblock the user in your settings. You can also disable your location with everyone by going to Settings > Apple ID > Find My > toggle off Share My Location.

How do I remove devices from Find My iPhone? ›

In Find Devices on iCloud.com, select the device in the All Devices list on the left. If you've already selected a device, you can click All Devices to return to the list and select a new device. Click Remove This Device. Activation Lock is removed immediately, and the device is removed from Find My after 30 days.

How do I stop sharing my location from other devices? ›

Stop sharing your location with someone
  1. Open your Location Sharing settings.
  2. Next to the person's name, tap Remove .

Why can I see someone else's devices on Find My? ›

When you join a Family Sharing group, you can help other family members locate their Mac computers, iOS and iPadOS devices, Apple Watch, and AirPods by using the Find My app.

How do I stop seeing someone's location on Find My? ›

Stop seeing a friend's location

When you remove a friend, you can no longer see their location, and they can no longer see yours. In the Find My app on your Mac, click People. In the People list, select a name, then click the Info button on the map. Click Remove [Friend] or Stop Sharing My Location.

How to silently turn off location? ›

[5 Ways] Stop Sharing iPhone Location without Them Knowing
  1. Turn on Airplane Mode.
  2. Stop Sharing Location with a Specific Contact on Find My.
  3. Completely Turn Off Share My Location in Find My.
  4. Turn off Location Services in Settings.
  5. Block and Unblock the Specific Contact.

Can someone see my location if I turn off location services? ›

The answer is yes, it's possible to track mobile phones even if location services are turned off. Turning off the location service on your phone can help conceal your location. This is important if you don't want third parties knowing where you are or being able to track your movement.

Will people be notified if I turn off location sharing? ›

Thankfully, the answer to whether contacts know if you turned off location sharing isn't all bad news. When you turn off location sharing on Android or iOS, your contacts won't be directly notified.

How do I disable Find My Device? ›

Sign in to Find My Device (URL: google.com/android/find) to access these services.
  1. From a Home screen, navigate: Apps. Settings. ...
  2. Find My Device. .
  3. Use Find My Device. to turn on or off.
  4. When turned on, there are two ways to use Find My Device: To locate a device, it must be powered on and linked to your Google account.

How do I turn off device location on my iPhone? ›

Here's how:
  1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security, then select Location Services.
  2. Select an app, then turn Precise Location on or off.
Mar 26, 2024

How do I turn Find My iPhone off from another device? ›

Turn off Find My iPhone: Click on "All Devices" at the top of the screen, then select the device you wish to disable Find My iPhone on. Click "Erase iPhone" and follow the on-screen instructions to confirm. Confirm Disablement: After confirming the erase action, Find My iPhone will be disabled on the selected device.

How do I turn off location for devices? ›

Open Settings . Tap Location . Turn Use location on or off.

Does Find My Device work when location is off? ›

1Find My Device: For Android Devices Enabled Find My Android

To use Find My Device to locate a lost phone that is switched off; Ensure the lost phone has Find My Device enabled in Settings > Google Services. Location service is enabled. The phone must be signed into your Google Account with location services turned on.

How do I remove a device from Google Find My Device? ›

You can use Find My Device on the web, an Android device, or a friend's Android device in guest mode:
  1. On the device, open the Find My Device app .
  2. Select the device or accessory you want to reset or remove.
  3. Select Settings. To erase an Android device: Tap Factory reset device. To delete an accessory: Tap Remove device.

How do I turn on Find My Device from another device? ›

Find, secure, or erase a device remotely
  1. On another Android phone or tablet, open the Find My Device app . ...
  2. Sign in. ...
  3. From the listed devices, select the device you want to locate. ...
  4. You may be prompted to provide the lock screen PIN for the Android device you want to locate.

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