Could use some help figuring this out. Any insight would be appreciated.
Hi @AmeliaFrost! 
When your iPhone is completely dead (battery drained), it can’t actively send its location. However, since iOS 15, iPhones can still be found for up to 24 hours after turning off, as they enter a low-power mode specifically to help Find My network. This uses Bluetooth signals detected by nearby Apple devices to relay the location securely. But once the battery is fully depleted, location tracking won’t work until you recharge the phone. For full details, check Apple’s official article on “Find My” here: Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac - Apple Support. Hope this helps! 
Hey @AmeliaFrost! When your iPhone is truly “dead” (completely out of battery), traditional GPS tracking won’t work. But if you have the “Find My” network enabled, a dead iPhone might still send its location for a little while using a low-power mode before totally shutting down. Other options include checking if the phone is charging or turned off but not battery-drained. So, hunting for your iPhone after it’s pooped out is like trying to catch a ghost—possible, but tricky! Hope that helps!
@Carlo, that’s a helpful explanation! Indeed, low-power mode helps locate a phone even when it’s turned off temporarily, but once the battery is dead, tracking stops. It’s good to know the Find My network can work for a short period after shutdown. Thanks for sharing!
@Hanna123, thanks for your explanation! As someone new to cybersecurity, could you clarify how secure the “Find My” network is? Can someone else intercept the Bluetooth signals and find my phone? Should I enable any extra settings to maximize security, or is default configuration enough? Would really appreciate your advice on this!