AirTags and Bluetooth.

[AntonisCy]

In order to use the AirTags Bluetooth has to be enabled.

I have it disabled on my iPhone since i can remember. Don't use AirPods, Apple Watch or Air Drop.

So i am wondering. With Bluetooth being disabled, am i locked out of the AirTags network? Meaning will my iPhone still be used to ping a location for other AirTags?

And most importantly, if i am maliciously tracked, will my iPhone be able to notify me about it? (Other than the own AirTags audible notifications)?

Thanks

 

[matrix07]

I have it disabled on my iPhone since i can remember. Don't use AirPods, Apple Watch or Air Drop.

Bad and useless practice.

Meaning will my iPhone still be used to ping a location for other AirTags?

Yes.

And most importantly, if i am maliciously tracked, will my iPhone be able to notify me about it? (Other than the own AirTags audible notifications)?

Thanks

No.

 

[podycust]

And most importantly, if i am maliciously tracked, will my iPhone be able to notify me about it? (Other than the own AirTags audible notifications)?

According to this support document https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212227 you'll get a message saying "AirTag Found Moving With You" before the audible notifications

 

[AntonisCy]

Bad and useless practice.

Yes.

No.

Why do you consider leaving bluetooth off a bad and useless practice?

 

[SayCheese]

I'm intrigued. Why do you disable Bluetooth?

 

[AntonisCy]

I'm intrigued. Why do you disable Bluetooth?

Mainly to conserve battery and not have my phone be traceable if left in car etc.

But if someone could let me know if the pros are more than the cons i would consider changing this habbit.

Thats why i asked matrix07 above to explain.

 

[matrix07]

Why do you consider leaving bluetooth off a bad and useless practice?

It’s useless because it doesn’t save much battery. It’s bad because it'll prevent you from enjoying a vast many things that Bluetooth can do.

 

[KeithJenner]

According to this support document https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212227 you'll get a message saying "AirTag Found Moving With You" before the audible notifications

Not if you have Bluetooth burned off.

In this case the first you would know of it would be the audible warning that apparently happen after 3 days (which I assume is what the OP was referring to).