Seeing ‘No Apple Devices Found to Locate’ Error? Here’s How to Fix It

Published On - March 19, 2025

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You’re trying to find your Apple device, but instead of seeing its location, you get the dreaded “No Apple Devices Found to Locate” error. Frustrating, right? Don’t worry! This guide will help you fix the issue in no time.

Why Does This Error Happen?

Before jumping into solutions, let’s understand why this happens. The issue can be caused by:

  • Your device is powered off.
  • Find My iPhone is disabled.
  • No internet connection.
  • Your Apple ID has an issue.
  • Apple’s servers are down.

Now, let’s go through the fixes one by one.

1. Check If Your Device Is Turned On

It might sound obvious, but if your device is off, Find My iPhone won’t work. If your device ran out of battery or was manually turned off, it will not appear in the Find My app.

Try calling or messaging your device. If it’s off or out of service, you may have to wait until it goes online to track it.

2. Make Sure Find My iPhone Is Enabled

If “Find My iPhone” was turned off, location tracking won’t work. To check and enable it:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap your Apple ID at the top.
  3. Select Find My.
  4. Tap Find My iPhone and make sure it’s switched on.

3. Check Your Internet Connection

Your device needs to be connected to the internet for Find My iPhone to work.

  • If using Wi-Fi, make sure it’s working.
  • If using cellular data, ensure you have an active connection.
  • Try opening a website on the device to confirm internet access.

4. Ensure Your Device Is Signed Into iCloud

Find My iPhone needs your Apple ID to track your device. If you recently changed your Apple ID or signed out, this could be the problem.

To check:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap your Apple ID at the top.
  3. Ensure you are signed in, and iCloud is enabled.

5. Restart Your Device

A simple restart can sometimes fix the issue. Restart your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and then check Find My again.

6. Check Apple’s Server Status

Sometimes the problem isn’t on your end. If Apple’s services are down, Find My iPhone won’t work.

To check:

  • Go to Apple’s System Status page.
  • Look for “Find My” in the list.
  • If it’s down, you’ll need to wait until Apple fixes it.

7. Update Your iOS or macOS

Outdated software can sometimes cause issues. Make sure your device is running the latest version.

To update your iPhone or iPad:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Select Software Update.
  4. If an update is available, install it.

For Mac users:

  1. Click the Apple menu.
  2. Go to System Settings (or “System Preferences” on older versions).
  3. Select Software Update.
  4. Install any available updates.

8. Reset Network Settings

If the problem persists, resetting your network settings might help.

To do this:

  1. Go to Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Scroll down and select Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  4. Tap Reset, then Reset Network Settings.

Note: This will remove all saved Wi-Fi passwords.

9. Log Out and Log Back Into iCloud

Sometimes signing out and back into iCloud can refresh the connection.

Here’s how:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap your Apple ID.
  3. Scroll down and tap Sign Out.
  4. Sign back in and enable iCloud.

Final Thoughts

Seeing the “No Apple Devices Found to Locate” error can be annoying, but it’s usually an easy fix. Checking your settings, internet, and Apple ID can often solve the issue.

If none of these steps work, it could mean the device is powered off or not connected to the internet. In that case, keep checking the Find My app to see if it comes online.

Hopefully, this guide helped you find your lost device!