Seeing the dreaded “No Apple Devices Found to Locate” error can be frustrating, especially when you’re trying to track a lost iPhone, iPad, or Mac with Apple’s Find My service. This error can occur due to several reasons, such as login issues, weak internet connections, or incorrect settings on your Apple device.

Fortunately, there are several potential fixes you can try to resolve the issue and get back to tracking your Apple devices. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most common solutions step by step.

Why You’re Seeing the “No Apple Devices Found to Locate” Error

Before diving into the fixes, let’s understand the most common causes behind this issue:

  • Device is powered off or offline: If the device is switched off or not connected to the internet, it won’t show up in Find My.
  • Find My is disabled: If the Find My feature isn’t enabled on your Apple device, it won’t be locatable.
  • Incorrect Apple ID: If you’re logging into Find My iPhone with a different Apple ID than the one your missing device is linked to, it will not appear.
  • Location services are turned off: If location services are disabled on your device, it may not appear in Find My.
  • Apple’s server issues: Sometimes, the problem isn’t on your end—Apple’s servers might be experiencing temporary outages.

How to Fix the “No Apple Devices Found to Locate” Error

1. Ensure Your Device is Online

If the missing device is turned off or has a dead battery, it won’t be able to send location data until it’s powered back on. Try to:

  • Charge your device and turn it on.
  • Ensure it’s connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.

2. Check if ‘Find My’ is Enabled

You must have ‘Find My’ enabled on the missing device. To check this:

  1. Go to Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap on your Apple ID at the top.
  3. Select Find My.
  4. Ensure Find My iPhone (or iPad/Mac) is turned on.

If this feature was disabled before you lost your device, you won’t be able to locate it remotely.

3. Verify Your Apple ID

Make sure you’re logged into Find My with the correct Apple ID. Follow these steps:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap on your Apple ID at the top.
  3. Verify that it matches the ID you’re using for Find My.

If you’re using the wrong Apple ID, sign out and log in with the correct credentials.

4. Enable Location Services

Your device needs location services enabled to appear in Find My. To check:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Scroll to Privacy & Security.
  3. Tap on Location Services and make sure it’s turned on.

If location services were off, turning them on should help the system locate your device more accurately.

5. Restart Your Devices

Restart both the device you’re using to access Find My and the missing device (if possible). This can help refresh network settings and resolve minor glitches.

  • Press and hold the power button to restart your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
  • After rebooting, check Find My again to see if the missing device appears.

6. Check Apple’s System Status

Sometimes, the issue might be on Apple’s end. To check if Find My is down:

  • Visit Apple’s System Status page.
  • Look for Find My and see if it’s marked with any issues.
  • If Apple’s servers are down, you’ll need to wait for them to resolve the problem.

7. Sign Out and Back Into Your Apple ID

If the issue persists, try signing out of your Apple ID and signing back in:

  1. Go to Settings and tap on your Apple ID.
  2. Scroll down and select Sign Out.
  3. After signing out, restart your device and sign back in.

8. Reset Network Settings

If your device is struggling to connect to the internet, a network reset might help:

  1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  2. Tap Reset > Reset Network Settings.

After doing this, reconnect to Wi-Fi and try Find My again.

Final Thoughts

The “No Apple Devices Found to Locate” error can be frustrating, but in most cases, it’s fixable by checking the above steps. Ensuring Find My is enabled, verifying you’re using the correct Apple ID, and making sure the device is online are some of the key troubleshooting steps.

If the issue persists despite these solutions, contacting Apple Support might be necessary to diagnose a deeper problem.