Lost mode NFC message doesn't work?

[Greatmrname]

Hello,
After trying to test this feature, I couldn't get it to work. I put it in lost mode, entered in the information, and moved my phone out of range. Then I brought another iPhone to the AirTag to read the NFC, and nothing was happening. I also tried doing again while it was in range of my iPhone.
Did I do something wrong, or not understand this feature? Did anyone else get it working?

 

[tagy]

To read an NFC you need to be quite accurate with where you place it at the top of your iPhone. So I'd try again if you haven't read nfc tags before.

Also you don't need to put it in lost mode etc, it just behaves as any other nfc tag.

 

[xraydoc]

Hello,
After trying to test this feature, I couldn't get it to work. I put it in lost mode, entered in the information, and moved my phone out of range. Then I brought another iPhone to the AirTag to read the NFC, and nothing was happening. I also tried doing again while it was in range of my iPhone.
Did I do something wrong, or not understand this feature? Did anyone else get it working?

Were both phones updated to 14.5?

 

[Greatmrname]

Were both phones updated to 14.5?

No, but it is supposed to work with any nfc enabled phone including Android.

 

[Greatmrname]

Also you don't need to put it in lost mode etc, it just behaves as any other nfc tag.

I don't think this is true. Did this happen with you?

 

[5H3PH3RD]

I don’t know what’s worse. This, or if someone finds it before you know you’ve lost it there is no way to let you know and an active link to disable the tag.

 

[tagy]

I don't think this is true. Did this happen with you?

Yes, I can read the tag with my phone or other devices.

It is just a web link with the serial number, presumably the page will contain the lost info if you set it otherwise it just shows the serial number.

You need to place it plastic side down at the top of your iPhone near the earpiece with the screen on.

 

[Greatmrname]

Yes, I can read the tag with my phone or other devices.

It is just a web link with the serial number, presumably the page will contain the lost info if you set it otherwise it just shows the serial number.

You need to place it plastic side down at the top of your iPhone near the earpiece with the screen on.

Thank you!!! This worked