# Apple’s AirTag 2 Introduces Precision Finding to the Apple Watch
Apple’s AirTag 2 presents multiple enhancements compared to the original version, primarily extending its notable feature—Precision Finding—to the Apple Watch. This article discusses the setup process and prerequisites for leveraging this new capability.
## AirTag 2 Introduces Precision Finding to the Apple Watch
The main purpose of AirTag is to help users find misplaced items, with Precision Finding being the most efficient feature for this task. Precision Finding uses haptic, visual, and auditory signals to lead users step-by-step to their lost possessions.
With AirTag 2, the distance for Precision Finding has been enhanced, enabling it to function from up to 1.5 times farther than the initial AirTag. Moreover, for the first time, Precision Finding can be utilized on the Apple Watch.
Nonetheless, configuring this feature is not as simple as expected. Rather than using the Find Items app on the Apple Watch, users must enable Precision Finding via the Control Center.
## How to Configure Precision Finding and Requirements for Use
To set up Precision Finding on your Apple Watch, follow these instructions:
1. On your Apple Watch, press the side button to open Control Center.
2. Scroll to the bottom and select “Edit.”
3. Tap the Add button located in the top-left corner.
4. Scroll down to “Find Items,” then tap “Find AirTag.”
5. Follow the prompts to incorporate your item into Control Center.
Once included, the AirTag will show a specific icon that represents its item type. For example, if your AirTag 2 is linked to a backpack, you will see a backpack icon in Control Center.
### Requirements for Precision Finding
To use Precision Finding on the Apple Watch, the following hardware and software criteria must be satisfied:
– **Hardware**: You require an AirTag 2 and an Apple Watch Series 9 or newer, or an Apple Watch Ultra 2 or newer.
– **Software**: watchOS 26.2.1 or newer is necessary.
Having quick access to Precision Finding straight from Control Center is a major advantage, and the automatic assignment of distinct icons for each item increases usability. While it would be helpful to have this feature available in the Find Items app as well, future updates may resolve this.
You can acquire AirTag 2 on Amazon.
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