How to find your lost iPhone, iPad or Mac through Latitude app on Mac

Lost your iPhone, iPad, or Mac?Luckily, you can

Try to find your lost device using the Find My app.Today we're going to tell you how to use the Mac version.

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Latitude is installed on all Macs with macOS 10.15 Catalina and newer.

How to use Latitude on Mac

To get started, launch the Latitude app on a Mac, and then select Devices from the menu on the left.

You will see a list of all your devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. There will be devices for your family members. This is very convenient if your child cannot find his gadget.

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  1. At the bottom of the map, select the display format: map, hybrid, satellite.
  2. On the left, select the device to see its location on the map.

  1. Press the +/- icons to zoom in and out. You can also click the 3D icon to change perspective.

When you find the device you need on the map, you will have several options. Right-click on the device and select one of the following options:

  • Play sound: The device will make a sound so that you can find it if it is nearby.
  • Routes: You will see directions from the current location to the device location.
  • Mark as missing: The device will be marked as missing, it will be blocked, and your contact information will be displayed on the screen.
  • Erase this device: All your data will be deleted from the device so that no one gets access to it.

Turn on Find Mac

To be able to find a lost Mac, you need to enable the corresponding function.

  1. On the menu bar, select the Apple icon and then System Preferences.
  2. Select your Apple ID and then iCloud.
  3. Check the box next to "Find Mac."

How to enable the Find iPhone / iPad feature

  1. Open the Settings app and select your name at the very top.
  2. Select "Share Location" and enable the option.

We also recommend reading about how to useLatitude app on iPhone and iPad. In this application, you can even configure notifications. Now you know how to use it, and we strongly recommend it.