AirTag 2 is officially here, and one of its tentpole features is improved Precision Finding thanks to an upgraded Ultra Wideband chip. But per Apple’s website, only certain iPhone models are compatible with the improved feature.
New AirTag has expanded Precision Finding range on certain iPhones only
If you’re looking to upgrade to the new AirTag, one of its main benefits comes with a key stipulation.
The new AirTag’s expanded Precision Finding range is up to 50% greater than the original AirTag. However, that improved range is only available when using certain iPhone models.
Per a footnote on Apple’s website:
Improved Precision Finding works with AirTag (2nd generation) paired with iPhone Air or iPhone 15 or later (excluding iPhone 16e)
Here’s the full list of iPhones compatible with the feature:
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max
- iPhone Air
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
This limitation is due to a change in Ultra Wideband chips that Apple made starting with the iPhone 15.
If you’re using an older iPhone, or the excluded iPhone 16e, you can still benefit from Precision Finding on the new AirTag.
However, the range that Precision Finding works at won’t be any different than the first-gen AirTag. Thus, one of the key differentiators of AirTag 2 won’t apply for you.
How much does the new AirTag’s expanded Precision Finding range matter to you? Let us know in the comments.
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