Precision Finding on the new Siri Remote comes with an unexpected catch

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Apple's new Siri Remote adds Precision Finding, but the feature won't work with iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 models, even though they support advanced Ultra Wideband tracking. iPhone 16 Pro Max Introduced alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV , the updated remote adds more precise location guidance through Find My and a built-in speaker that can play a sound when the remote goes missing. However, Apple's compatibility requirements exclude several relatively recent iPhones, including models that already support advanced location tracking with other Apple accessories. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple's new Siri Remote adds Precision Finding, but the feature won't work with iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 models, even though they support advanced Ultra Wideband tracking.

iPhone 16 Pro Max Introduced alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV , the updated remote adds more precise location guidance through Find My and a built-in speaker that can play a sound when the remote goes missing.

However, Apple's compatibility requirements exclude several relatively recent iPhones, including models that already support advanced location tracking with other Apple accessories.

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