Online

An iPhone or iPad 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 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 33 feet (10 meters) of your iPhone or iPad

A Beats product is online if:

  • It’s turned on

  • It’s within range of your iPhone or iPad (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.