After being visited as part of iOS 14, the first tools for integration into the Find My Apple app were launched during CES 2021.
The Find My app comes as a default app on iOS 14 and is used not only to find your friends and family who share the space with you but your devices as well. Things like your AirPods Pro, your iPad, or your Apple Watch display in the app to help you find them if you misplace them.
If your device is within range, it will look like nearby and – depending on the device – play sound to make it easier to find. Historically, this was limited to Apple’s own devices, but Apple launched the Find My Accessory program in June 2020 to test third-party products.
Six months later and the first products are announced to take advantage of the feature, including the true Belkin SoundForm Pro wireless earbuds. These appear natively in the app, the same way your Apple devices do.
In addition to showing in the Find My app, devices also gain an advantage when identified as a loss. When another iOS user comes close to the device you lost, you will be notified by its location.
It is unclear what version of iOS 14 will be required to enable third-party support. Currently, iOS 14.4 is the most likely candidate currently in beta testing.