Discover 4 Simple Strategies to Locate Your AirPods or AirPods Pro Case

Effortlessly find your misplaced AirPod case with the Find My iOS app. For newer AirPods or AirPods Pro, Precision Finding is your go-to solution for tracking a nearby case. First generation AirPod users require at least one AirPod inside the case to utilize Find My. In instances of theft, reaching out to Apple for a case replacement is advised. Learn the ropes of locating your AirPods or AirPods Pro case via Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or computer.

Activate Precision Finding through Find My by selecting 'Devices,' then your AirPods, followed by 'Find,' and use the on-screen proximity meter. For earlier versions, choose 'Directions' after selecting your AirPods under 'Devices.' Enable Lost Mode by selecting your AirPods, swiping up, and tapping 'Activate' under 'Mark as Lost.'

Launch Find My on your iPhone or iPad.

• Applicable for AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation), and AirPods Max only.
• Utilize when your AirPods are close and within Bluetooth range.

Hit Devices at screen bottom. Shows all iCloud-connected devices.

Choose your AirPods. A map displays their current or last known location.

• If shown separately, select your case.

Press Find. Follow the compass-like screen to your AirPods.

• Device connects after a short walk, turning the Find My screen green.

Move with your device. As you approach or move away from your case, the Find My app's white circle will respond accordingly.

• The app displays the distance to your AirPods at the bottom-left.

Hit 'Play Sound.' Located at the bottom-right, it plays a sound to aid in finding your AirPods.

• In low light, the Flashlight feature is available for use.

Press X to exit. After locating your AirPod case, use this to leave Precision Finding mode.

Access Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or via icloud.com. Essential for charging and locating AirPods with at least one AirPod in the case.

Press on the Devices located at the base of your screen. This action will display a comprehensive list of all devices linked to your iCloud.

Tap on your AirPods. A map featuring its current or most recent location will be presented.

Touch the Directions button. Upon selection, the Maps application will open and provide navigation instructions to your AirPods. If they are nearby and unlocatable, a sound can be activated to aid in their retrieval.

Tap the Play Sound option. Note that this feature solely functions when your AirPods case is open. Attempting to activate it while the case is shut will fail to produce any sound.

Locate the case of your AirPods. Initially, both the Left and Right options will be highlighted. You have the choice to deselect either one to play sound through a single AirPod. Remember to tap Stop once the sound has served its purpose. Additionally, exercise caution to prevent the loss of your AirPods once they are safely back in your possession.

Launch Find My on your device. You can do this on your iPhone, iPad using the Find My app or on your computer at icloud.com.

• This approach is applicable solely to AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation), and AirPods Max.
• If someone discovers your AirPods with Lost Mode activated, they'll receive a message on their iPhone.

Press on Devices found at the bottom of the screen. This will present you with a list of all devices linked to your iCloud.

Touch your AirPods. It will display the name you've designated.

Swipe upwards to access further details. This action will unveil your AirPods' options.

• You'll encounter choices to manage Directions and Notifications, as well as Mark As Lost.

Touch Activate beneath 'Mark As Lost'. A window will appear with Lost Mode details.

Tap Continue. This will be located at the screen's bottom.

Input your phone number. This is how you'll be reached if someone discovers your AirPods.

Press Next. Ensure your information is accurate.

Touch Activate. Located at the upper-right corner.

• Your AirPods will be placed into Lost Mode. If an iPhone user discovers your AirPods, they'll receive a notification on their iPhone containing your phone number.

Opt for Chat or Call with Apple Support. You can also select Schedule a Visit for in-store service.