Effective Ways to Find a Lost iPhone According to Technology Experts

Apple Watch, can be monitored if lost (photo: doc. Apple)

Jakarta - Losing an iPhone can be a very stressful experience. However, a tech expert has shared some effective ways to find a lost iPhone and reduce the anxiety of your personal information falling into the wrong hands.

Kurt Knutsson, also known as Kurt the Cyberguy, is the founder of The Cyberguy Report who warns viewers about potential cybersecurity scams and how to protect themselves from them. In his explanation, Knutsson explains that tools you already have such as Siri and Apple Watch can be very helpful in finding a lost phone.

Here are some methods you can use to track your iPhone:

1. Apple Watch

   One of the easiest ways is to use your Apple Watch to make a sound for your iPhone, provided the two are within 330 feet of each other. Simply press the side button on your watch to open the control center and tap the 'Find iPhone' button. This will make your iPhone make a sound that makes it easier for you to find it. This feature can also be found by swiping up or left on your Apple Watch screen.

2. iCloud

   If you had location services turned on and added your iPhone to 'Find My' before you lost it, you can use iCloud to track it. Sign in to your iCloud account on a laptop or tablet, then select the 'Find My' icon at the bottom of the screen. Select your iPhone from the list of connected devices, and iCloud will display a map with the approximate location of your device. You can also select 'Play Sound' if your iPhone is within earshot.

3. Siri

   If Siri is enabled on your iPhone and your phone is nearby, you can say 'Hey Siri'. Siri will turn on and provide a verbal response that can help you find your iPhone quickly.

4. Google Maps Timeline

   Another option that may be lesser known is using Google Maps Timeline which tracks your iPhone’s location services and history if enabled. To access it, open Google Maps Timeline in a web browser and sign in to the Google account you use on your iPhone. This will show you your iPhone’s location history so you can quickly find it again.

By using one or more of the above methods, you can increase your chances of finding your lost iPhone more quickly and easily.