The present invention discloses a wireless local area network discovery method, a device, and a system. The method specifically includes: acquiring an access point (AP) identifier of an AP of a wireless local area network and a first measurement result that is obtained by a first user equipment UE, where the AP identifier is associated with the first measurement result; acquiring a second measurement result that is obtained by a second UE; and determining, according to the second measurement result and the first measurement result, whether the second UE is located within coverage of the AP. By using the technical solutions in embodiments of the present invention, it may be determined that the second UE is located within the coverage of the AP, and the AP is accurately accessed when it is necessary.