A method and system for searching for an electronic cigarette of a same type, the method comprises at least two electronic cigarettes performing a communication connection. The method comprises the following steps: S1, at least one electronic cigarette sends broadcast information carrying a type of the electronic cigarette to another electronic cigarette within a preset range; S2, the another electronic cigarette receiving the broadcast information determines whether the type carried by the broadcast information is the same as the another electronic cigarette's type, and performs a vibration alert if the type same. Via the present method, it can be quickly known whether an electronic cigarette user having a same electronic cigarette is present in the surroundings, and an enthusiast of an electronic cigarette of a same type can be found, enabling an electronic cigarette to no longer be an individual, and thereby improving user experience.