How To Find Airpods Case

Locate AirPods in Find My You can use Find My on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac to help you locate your AirPods if they’re lost. You can also find your AirPods on the web at,

• You can use Find My with all AirPods models, but some models may have additional features to help you find them. If you’re not sure which AirPods you have, see
• To locate your AirPods, you must turn on Find My on a paired device (such as your iPhone or Mac) before they’re lost.
• For the best experience with Find My, make sure your paired device has the latest version of,
• You can turn on the Find My network to see the location of some AirPods models even when they’re out of range from your device. If the Find My network is turned off (or if your AirPods don’t support the Find My network), the Find My app shows the last time and place they were connected. See,
• If your AirPods are out of range or need to charge, you might see their last known location, “No location found,” or “Offline” in Find My. If they come back online, you get a notification on devices you paired with them.

You can see the current or last known location of your AirPods in the Find My app.

• On iPhone or iPad: Open the Find My app, tap Devices, then tap your AirPods.
• On Apple Watch: Open the Find Devices app, then tap your AirPods (requires a Wi-Fi or cellular connection).
• On Mac: Open the Find My app, click Devices, then select your AirPods.
• On iCloud.com: Go to, sign in with your Apple ID, select All Devices, then select your AirPods.

For most AirPods models, when your AirPods are separated, you see the location of only one at a time. To find them both, first locate the one that you see on the map, put it back in its case, then refresh the map to locate the other one. If you have AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you see the location of each of your AirPods and the charging case on the map.

• On iPhone or iPad: Open the Find My app, tap Devices, tap the name of your AirPods, then tap Play Sound.
• On Apple Watch: Open the Find Devices app, choose your AirPods, then tap Play Sound (requires a Wi-Fi or cellular connection).
• On Mac: Open the Find My app, click Devices, select your AirPods, click, then click Play Sound.
• On iCloud.com: Go to, sign in with your Apple ID, select All Devices, select your AirPods, then click Play Sound.

Your AirPods play a sound for a few minutes to help you locate them, or until you stop the sound. If your AirPods aren’t connected to your device and you don’t have the Find My Network turned on, the sound plays the next time they connect to a Wi-Fi or cellular network.

• Tip: If your AirPods are separated from each other, you can mute one to make it easier to find them one at a time.
• While the sound plays on your AirPods, tap or click Left or Right.
• If your AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro (all generations), or AirPods Max are somewhere close by, like in another room in your house, your iPhone or iPad can help guide you to their location.

If you have AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you can find the precise location of each of your AirPods and the charging case.

1. Open the Find My app on an iPhone or iPad that you previously paired with your AirPods.
2. Tap Devices, tap the name of your AirPods, then tap Find.
3. Start moving around to locate your AirPods and follow the onscreen instructions. If you have AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you may see an arrow pointing in the direction of your AirPods, an approximate distance telling you how far away they are, and a message saying if they’re located on a different floor. You can also play a sound on your AirPods to help you find them nearby. You may have an option to turn on the flashlight, which can help you find your AirPods in a dark environment.

This guide is for iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1, watchOS 9.1, tvOS 16.1, macOS Ventura, or later. : Locate AirPods in Find My

Can you track the case of AirPods?

If your AirPods are offline – If your AirPods are out of range or need to charge, you might see their last known location, “No location found,” or “Offline.” You can’t play a sound to find them, but you might be able to get directions to the location where they were last connected. If they do come back online, you get a notification on the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac that you use with them.

What if I lost my AirPods case?

AirPods Repair & Service – Apple Support Make an appointment at an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple Store Arrange to mail your product directly to Apple Talk to an Apple Support Advisor Did you lose an AirPod or your Charging Case? You can buy a replacement for a left or right AirPod or the Charging Case. Your replacement will be new. AppleCare+ for Headphones does not cover lost or stolen AirPods. We can replace your AirPods battery for a service fee. Our warranty doesn’t cover batteries that wear down from normal use. Your product is eligible for a battery replacement at no additional cost if you have AppleCare+ for Headphones and your product’s battery holds less than 80% of its original capacity.

AppleCare+ covers both the AirPods and the Charging Case. You can replace a single AirPod (left or right AirPod) or a Charging Case for a fee. Use our “Get an Estimate” tool to review potential costs if you get service directly from Apple. If you go to another service provider, they can set their own fees, so ask them for an estimate.

We’ll inspect your product when we receive it. If additional damage is found, you could pay an additional fee. If you have AppleCare+, you pay only one incident fee to replace a single AirPod or both AirPods, with or without a Charging Case. For service covered by AppleCare+, your fee per incident will be the same regardless of which service provider you choose. Your country or region offers AppleCare+ for this product. AppleCare+ includes battery service coverage, which means your battery can be replaced at no charge if we test your product and its battery retains less than 80% of its original capacity. AppleCare+ also provides coverage for accidental damage from handling, and each incident is subject to a service fee.

Your AppleCare+ also offers Express Replacement Service. The Apple Limited Warranty covers your AirPods and the Apple-branded accessories that come in the box with your product against manufacturing issues for one year from the date you bought them. Apple-branded accessories purchased separately are covered by the Apple Limited Warranty for Accessories.

This includes adapters, spare cables, wireless chargers, or cases. Our warranty is in addition to rights provided by consumer law. Depending on the issue, you might also have coverage with AppleCare+. Terms and Conditions apply, including fees. Feature availability and options may vary by country or region.

1. If your situation isn’t covered, you’ll pay a fee.
2. If the issue with your AirPods is ineligible for service, you might pay the full replacement value.
3. We guarantee our service, including replacement parts, for 90 days or the remaining term of your Apple warranty or AppleCare plan, whichever is longer.

This is in addition to your rights provided by consumer law. Replacement equipment that Apple provides as part of the repair or replacement service may contain new or previously used genuine Apple parts that have been tested and pass Apple functional requirements.

How do I ping my AirPods?

If you’ve lost your AirPods, Apple offers multiple features to help find them using your iPhone or iPad. Here are the steps you need to follow. AirPods are some of the best wireless earbuds available on the market. They are compact and offer a seamless experience when paired with other Apple products, This unlocks some advanced features, such as automatic device switching and spatial audio with head-tracking support.

1. Launch the Find My app on your iDevice.
2. In the Devices tab, click on the AirPods model you’ve lost.
3. This will reveal their last known location on the map, in addition to other options.
4. Play Sound will ping them to help you find their exact location when you’re within Bluetooth range.
5. Find will show you the direction to reach them on the map. Once you’re nearby, if you have an iPhone 11 or later (excluding the SE models), you can utilize the U1 ultra wideband chip to pinpoint their precise location. Notably, the location might not update if the case lid is closed on older models. Instead, the map would show the location where it was last opened.
6. If all hope is lost, clicking Activate under Mark As Lost will allow you to add your contact information to them. This way, if someone finds them, they can reach out to you.

As our tutorial reflects, finding your lost AirPods is a straightforward process. Thanks to the different features included, you can locate a misplaced pair whether it’s with you in the same room or across the globe. And if a thief spots them first, they won’t be able to pair them to their iDevice as AirPods support linkage to one Apple ID at a time, and only you can revoke this pairing.

1. It’s worth noting that the AirPods Pro 2 case has a dedicated speaker to play an even louder sound and to help you locate it if the earbuds have been removed from it.
2. If you have an older model, then you can only check whether the empty case is within Bluetooth range through a green/gray dot indicator next to its name.

This makes it almost impossible to find a lost empty case on previous-gen models, as the buds’ speakers are responsible for the audible ping. Notably, on older models, if the earbuds are in the case and it’s closed, then you may not be able to play a sound unless someone opens it.

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  Can someone use stolen AirPods?

  Can You Blacklist Lost or Stolen AirPods? – No, there is currently no way to block lost or stolen AirPods from being used by someone else. You can track and locate them using the Apple ‘Find My’ service, and even attach a message to the AirPods using Lost Mode, but you can’t lock them.

  The reason for this is that AirPods don’t connect to WiFi. Therefore, there is no way to access their functions remotely without connecting to them via Bluetooth. Additionally, there is no password protection on AirPods. While you can lock devices like your iPhone or Mac remotely with Lost Mode, you can’t do the same with AirPods.

  That said, anyone can easily use stolen AirPods when they find them. Unfortunately, Apple Warranty or AppleCare+ do not cover lost and stolen AirPods. So, to replace missing AirPods, you will need to purchase a new pair from Apple. However, you don’t need to buy a new pair just yet! There are still ways you can get your AirPods back.

  How far can AirPods be tracked?

  Before iOS 15 – Before iOS 15, users used to toggle on Apple’s ‘ Find My ‘ app whenever they wanted to locate a lost earbud. However, it only worked if your phone was within Bluetooth range of your AirPods. In other words, you had to be within 30 feet of the missing AirPods to locate them.

  How much is it if you lose your AirPod case?

  How to Replace Lost AirPods or AirPods Case – Losing your AirPods or AirPods Pro can be incredibly frustrating, especially as Apple doesn’t cover the cost. However, you should ensure you’ve covered all your bases before looking for a replacement. There are several different ways you could look for your AirPods or case, so before you start looking into buying new ones, you should confirm that they’re indeed lost.

  1. Unfortunately, if you’ve truly lost your AirPods or charging case, you might not always be able to track and recover them.
  2. Blacklisting your AirPods so whoever has them will not be able to use is also impossible.
  3. In this case, your only option would be to buy a replacement.
  4. Don’t want to buy a replacement? You can get free AirPods when you buy eligible iPads or Macs with Apple’s Back to School Program.

  Check our guide to learn more about the promotion. Fortunately, you don’t need to buy a new pair of AirPods just because one has gone missing! The cost for each component is as follows:

  Variant	Replacement Earbuds Fee	Replacement Case Fee
  AirPods (1st, 2nd, & 3rd gen)	$69 each	$59 for a standard charging case, $79 for a wireless or MagSafe charging case
  AirPods Pro	$89 each	$99

  To purchase the replacements, you should:

  1. Make sure you’re signed in to the Apple account you used to buy the AirPods, then follow this link. Select AirPods from the list of devices. Apple ‘Get Support’ page, showing a number of Apple devices
  2. Select the icon for Lost or Missing AirPods. ‘AirPods’ section of the ‘Help’ page, with the ‘Lost or Missing AirPods’ section highlighted.
  3. Tap on Replace lost AirPods. Apple Support page that prompts you to choose to replace your lost AirPods.
  4. Select the AirPods variant that you’re looking to replace. ‘Lost or Missing’ section of the AirPods page, with the option to select the model of AirPods that you wish to replace.
  5. A screen should appear that offers the solutions to your problem. There will be a several solutions and relevant articles you can check. Scroll down past the articles and choose to chat with or call a representative. ‘Solutions’ page for ‘Lost and Missing AirPods’, with the ‘Order a Replacement’ option highlighted.

  If you choose to chat, you will have no communication issues regarding things like serial numbers and addresses. Still, it can be slower as you need to type out everything you wish to communicate. If you choose to call, you will benefit from faster communication, but are more likely to encounter issues with clarity and conciseness with this approach.

  Can you charge AirPods without case?

  Conclusion – There are several ways to charge the AirPods without the case, like using a wireless charging pad, borrowing a friend’s case, or purchasing a new replacement case. Yet it is essential to take proper care and maintenance of the AirPods along with regular charging to ensure that it lasts longer.

  Can you go without your AirPod case?

  Can You Use AirPods Without the Case? – Yes, your AirPods can still be turned on without the case. While the case is always involved in pairing with devices for the first time, it isn’t required when reconnecting. This means you can still connect your AirPods to devices you have already previously paired with,

  • Using the setup button : This button allows you to reset your AirPods and perform a manual connection to a non-iOS device, such as an Android phone.
  • Automatic connection: When opened, your AirPods case will automatically connect your AirPods to previously used iOS devices. If you have your case on you, you can simply pull your AirPods out and get going.
  • Charging: The AirPods case has a charging port and holds several additional full charges to allow you to power your AirPods on the go. If they run out of charge and you don’t have the case, your AirPods won’t turn on until you recharge.
  • Checking AirPods status: The flashing light on your AirPods case can tell you about the status of your AirPods. Your AirPods flashing orange, for example, means they are experiencing a pairing error.
  • Hold and protect your AirPods: The most obvious of all reasons why a charging case for your AirPods is so essential is that it protects the earbuds from external damage.

  How long do AirPods last out of case?

  What you can expect with AirPods (3rd generation) –

  • With multiple charges in your case, you get up to 30 hours of listening time, 7 or up to 20 hours of talk time.8
  • Your AirPods (3rd generation) can get up to 6 hours of listening time (up to 5 hours with Spatial Audio enabled) 9 or up to 4 hours of talk time on a single charge.10
  • If you charge your AirPods (3rd generation) for 5 minutes in their case, you get around 1 hour of listening time 11 or around 1 hour of talk time.12