Online

An iOS or iPadOS device is online if:

  • It’s turned on (with or without a passcode lock)

  • It’s connected to a data network, such as 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi

A Mac is online if:

  • It’s turned on

  • it’s connected to the internet using Wi-Fi or Ethernet

An Apple Watch is online if:

  • it’s turned on

  • it’s connected to a Wi-Fi network

  • it’s connected to an iPhone

Note: Apple Watch Series 3 or later (GPS + Cellular) is online if it’s turned on and has cellular service.

AirPods are online if:

  • They’re out of their case

  • They’re within about 10 metres (33 feet) of one of your iOS or iPadOS devices

A Beats product is online if:

  • It’s turned on

  • They’re within range of one of your iOS or iPadOS devices (the range depends on the model of Beats product)

If a device is online, a green dot appears beside the device in the My Devices list.