Limits of the App

Limits of the App #

AirGuard can only detect Bluetooth tracking devices.
It cannot detect GPS trackers, GSM trackers, or other types of tracking devices.

Supported features matrix #

In this table, you will find which features are supported for which tracking device.

Tracker Automatic Warning Manual Scan Play Sound** Is Connected with Owner? Identify Owner**
Apple AirTags Android only* via NFC
Apple AirPods Android only*
Apple FindMy Devices Android only* (via NFC) ***
Apple Devices Android only*
Chipolo Trackers (without FindMy) (☑) ***
Google Find My Devices
Pebblebee (without FindMy)
Samsung SmartTags
Samsung Find My Devices
Tile trackers

*Automatic warning for Apple devices is only available on AirGuard for Android. On iOS this is done by the “Find My” app from Apple.
**This feature is only available if the tracking device is in a certain mode. This feature will not always be available.
***This feature is only available for some devices.

Additional Limits #

Some Bluetooth trackers change their identification regularly.
AirGuard may display the same tracker as multiple different entries over time.
Trackers that do not change their identification (e.g. Tile) will be detected more often and result in a higher likelihood of false positive detections.

It is not possible to identify the owner for every type of tracker.
If you get a warning, please check whether the tracker belongs to you or someone you know.