Find your lost AirPods with Find My - Apple Support (2024)

Find My can show your AirPods on a map, play a sound to help find them, and even help find their precise location when they're nearby.

  1. On your iPhone, open Find My.

  2. In Devices, choose your AirPods. If your AirPods are out of the case, you might have to pick the left bud or right bud. With AirPods Pro (2nd generation) or later, you can also pick the case.

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  3. Find your AirPods on the map.

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Your iPhone might take longer than expected to connect to your AirPods to play a sound or find nearby.

If you don't have an iPhone or other Apple device to use Find My, you can also find your AirPods at iCloud.com/find — but the experience might be different and some functionality might not be available.

If your AirPods are "Offline" or show "No location found"

  • If your AirPods are out of range or need to charge, you might see their last known location. You might also see "Offline" or "No location found."

  • You might be able to get directions to their last known location — but you won't be able to play a sound or use Find Nearby.

  • If they come back online, you get a notification on your iPhone (or other Apple device that you use them with).

If you can't find your AirPods

  1. In Find My, choose your AirPods and swipe up.

  2. Under Mark as Lost, tap Activate.

  3. Follow the onscreen steps to display your contact information to someone who finds your AirPods.

  4. Select Activate.

Be ready next time with the Find My network and Notify When Left Behind

Want to help make sure that you find your AirPods next time?

  • The Find My network is an encrypted, anonymous network of hundreds of millions of Apple devices that can help you find your AirPods, even if they're offline. Nearby devices securely send the location of your missing AirPods to iCloud, so that you can find where they are. It's all anonymous and encrypted to protect everyone's privacy. To make sure it's turned on: On iPhone, open Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the More Info buttonFind your lost AirPods with Find My - Apple Support (3) next to your AirPods, then scroll down to Find My network and make sure that it's turned on.

  • With Notify When Left Behind, your iPhone or Apple Watch can alert you when you leave your supported AirPods at an unknown location.

Learn more about the Find My network and your AirPods

Turn on Notify When Left Behind to get notifications if you leave your AirPods behind

The Find My network isn't supported in South Korea and might be unavailable in other regions due to local laws.

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FAQs

Find your lost AirPods with Find My - Apple Support? ›

Replace a lost AirPod

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.

Does Apple support cover lost AirPods? ›

Replace a lost AirPod

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.

Can you track your AirPods if you lost them? ›

Find My can display your AirPods on a map, play a sound to help you find them and even help you discover their precise location when they're nearby. On your iPhone, open Find My. In Devices, choose your AirPods. If your AirPods are out of their case, you may have to pick the left or right AirPod.

How far can AirPods be tracked? ›

How far can AirPods be tracked? Because AirPods do not have Wi-Fi or GPS connectivity built-in, it's not possible to track them over long distances. Using Bluetooth when connected to another Apple device, you should be able to see their location from around 40 feet (10 meters).

How to find lost AirPods that are offline and dead? ›

Locating Offline or Dead Airpod
  1. You can use Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or computer to see the last location of your AirPods before they died.
  2. To activate Lost Mode, open Find My and tap "Devices". ...
  3. If you don't see a last known location, you'll need to retrace your steps.

Can you report AirPods lost or stolen? ›

On your device, do one of the following: iPhone or iPad: Open the Find My app , tap Devices, tap the name of your AirPods, then below Mark as Lost, tap Activate. Apple Watch: Open the Find Devices app , tap a device, tap Lost Mode, then turn on Lost Mode.

Can someone use my AirPods if they are in lost mode? ›

You have also enabled Lost Mode. As it turns out, AirPods do not support Activation Lock. Which means they can be paired and used with other devices if found.

Can you still track your AirPods if someone resets them? ›

You will not be able to locate your AirPods using the Find My AirPods feature if they are reset. This is due to the fact that clearing your AirPods' settings—including your iCloud account details—deletes them.

What happens when I mark my AirPods as lost? ›

Apple also has a Lost Mode in case you lose your AirPods. When you turn on Lost Mode for your AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro (2nd generation), or AirPods Max, you can share a message with your phone number or email address. If someone finds your AirPods, the message appears on their iPhone.

Can AirPods be tracked if location is off? ›

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.

Why do my AirPods say no location found on Find My? ›

And since it relies on other devices, Find My would have to be already turned on for the iPhone, iPad, or Mac that was last connected to the AirPods. Once the connection breaks — whether due to distance or a dead battery — Find My can no longer update the coordinates of your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max.

Can you use AirPods you found? ›

Yes, it is absolutely possible to use someone else's AirPods. The issue you'll need to deal with is pairing.

Does Apple warranty cover AirPods? ›

Hardware coverage

AppleCare+ provides repair or replacement coverage, both parts and labor, from Apple-authorized technicians. Service coverage includes the following: Your AirPods or Beats product. Battery.

What exactly does AppleCare cover? ›

AppleCare+ is an insurance policy covering you during the policy period for repairs or replacement of your covered Apple device (Apple Watch, HomePod, iPad including Apple Pencil, iPhone, iPod or Headphones) in the event of accidental damage or battery depletion and it gives priority access to telephone technical ...

Can AirPods still work if the case is lost? ›

Fortunately, it is possible to connect your AirPods without a case and that is via your device.

Does AppleCare cover theft? ›

Both AppleCare+ options provide repair or replacement hardware service for your iPhone. Depending on the plan you choose, you'll get unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection and up to two incidents of theft or loss coverage every 12 months. Each incident is subject to a service fee or deductible.

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