The next generation of AirTag introduces improved precision finding, which is made possible thanks to Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Now, to take full advantage of the improved precision finding, you’ll need any of the following iPhone models that have the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip:
- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone Air
Keep in mind that the iPhone 16e and the iPhone SE (2nd/3rd generation) do not have an Ultra Wideband chip. Additionally, the next-generation AirTag will continue to be fully compatible with any of these older iPhone models with the first-generation Ultra Wideband chip, but you just wouldn’t get the improved Precision Finding that Apple touted:
- iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max,
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
Last, but not least, the next-generation AirTag brings Precision Finding to Apple Watch for the very first time, which means you’ll need any of these Watch models that have the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip:
- Apple Watch Series 9
- Apple Watch Series 10
- Apple Watch Series 11
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
- Apple Watch Ultra 3
Note that none of the Apple Watch SE models feature any Ultra Wideband chip.
Apple just issued iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 with support for AirTag (2nd generation) and Precision Finding for supported iPhone/Apple Watch models, so users can take full advantage on day one when the new AirTag launches.
