If you are reading this article, there is a high possibility that you have just left your iPhone somewhere and are struggling to find your smartphone. Or you simply put it in the house but don't remember where, for example it's stuck between the cracks of the sofa.
Worse, if your iPhone is on silent mode, you can't use another smartphone to call your number to find it. But don't worry, there's still a way to force your iPhone to make sounds even though you've activated silent mode.
So what is “Ping” iPhone?
If you are familiar with Apple products, the term “ping” is probably not too strange. But if you haven't heard of it, don't worry. “Ping” is not Apple's failed social networking feature on iTunes in the past or see network Ping, but a way to make the iPhone emit a high-pitched sound, helping you easily locate it, no matter what you're doing. Where.
Benefits of ping:
- Independent of silent mode: Even if you have enabled silent mode, “ping” will still make a sound.
- Not dependent on other phones: If you don't have friends or don't have the convenience to borrow a stranger's phone to call, you can completely “ping” yourself.
Apple offers many different ways to “ping” your iPhone, as long as you're in its ecosystem. Below are 3 quick ways to find your lost iPhone.
How to “ping” iPhone using Find My
The Find My application not only helps you “ping” your iPhone but also allows you to locate many other Apple devices. Even if your phone is still connected to the network, you can see its location on the map without playing sound.
How to do it:
- Open the application Find My on one device Apple other (MacBook, iPad).
- If you don't have a device nearby, you can sign in icloud.com from browser.
- Select iPhone from the device list, then tap Play Sound.
Note that when you enable that option, âThe sound will play continuously until you find your phone and turn it off on the screen. If you use the feature Family Sharingfamily members can also “ping” your iPhone without knowing its exact location.
How to “ping” iPhone using Apple Watch
If you also have an Apple Watch, finding your iPhone will be much quicker than opening the Find My app.
Swipe up from the Apple Watch home screen to access Control Center. Click on the iPhone icon with sound waves. At this point, your iPhone will make a sound for a few seconds. Additionally, you can hold the ping icon instead of pressing it, then your iPhone not only plays sound but also turns on the LED flash, making it easier to find if stuck in a dark corner or the speaker is covered.
How to “ping” iPhone with Siri
If you don't have an Apple Watch, you can ask virtual assistant Siri for help. You just need to use another Apple device like MacBook, iPad… and ask Siri to find your iPhone. For example, you just need to ask “Siri, ping my iPhone”, your iPhone will make a sound until you find it and press the hard key.
You can also use this trick to find Macbook on iPhone. It's quick, effective, and doesn't require looking for apps or browsers.
Losing your iPhone can make you panic, but with the tools Apple provides, finding your device is easier than ever. Next time, if your iPhone is lost, remember the 3 ways above to quickly get your phone back without needing help from others.