Locate and view your connected device in iTunes

After you connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple TV to your computer, you can view it and access its settings in different areas of iTunes depending on the version you're using.

Connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple TV to your computer using the USB cable that came with it or via Wi-Fi. Then, choose your version of iTunes to find the location of your device's icon.

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iTunes 10 and earlier

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View your device by clicking on the device's icon in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window.

If you have multiple devices connected to your computer, click the device icon, then choose your device from the menu.

 

 

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View your device by clicking on the button that shows your device's name in the upper-right corner of the iTunes window. If you're in the iTunes Store, click the Library button in the upper-right corner first. If you don't see your device, select View > Hide Sidebar.

If you have multiple devices connected to your computer, click the Devices button, then choose your device from the menu.

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View your device in the iTunes sidebar.

Get help

Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes.

Learn what to do if you don't see your device's icon in iTunes.

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