Losing your AirPods case can be frustrating, and it's probably one of the biggest problems you can encounter when using your headphones. Luckily, Apple has integrated a solution to help you find your lost items through its powerful Find My app. Here's how to use this feature to find your lost AirPods case.
Trick 1: Utilize the “Find My” App
If you've lost your AirPods charging case and need help finding it, don't worry. If they're close, you should be able to find them via Bluetooth, regardless of AirPods model.
Steps to Locate Your AirPod Case
Step 1: Tap the Find My app on your paired device (such as your iPhone, iPad or Mac).
Step 2: Next, tap the Devices tab. You should be able to find each Apple device paired with your Apple ID here.
Step 3: Scroll and select your AirPods from the list.
Step 4: Look at the map on the Find My app. If the map shows your AirPods are nearby, you can use the app to play a sound to help find them. To do this, tap the Play Sound button.
Step 5: If your AirPods case isn't nearby and that model supports the Find My network, you can use the app's built-in navigation system to locate it. Find its approximate location on the map, then tap Find, and follow the on-screen instructions to find your AirPods.
Trick 2: Tips for Finding With Apple Watch
Steps to Locate Your AirPod Case
Step 1: You must first update to watchOS 8.0 or later.
Step 2: Open the Find My Device app and tap AirPods.
Step 3: You will then see the current location of your AirPods on the map.
Trick 3: Tips for Finding Without Apple Device
Steps to Locate Your AirPod Case
Step 1: Go to iCloud.com/find and enter your Apple ID and password.
Step 2: Click "All Devices," then click AirPods.
Step 3: You will then see the current location of your AirPods on the map.
Trick 4: Tips for AirPods were scattered in different places.
If your AirPods are scattered in different places, you can select "Left Ear" or "Right Ear" to mute one of them and search for it one by one. Remember that you need to be connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data for the Find My feature to be activated for all models.
Trick 5: What to do if your AirPods Pro are missing?
If you are using AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you must upgrade to the latest version of iOS 16, iPadOS 16.1, macOS Ventura or above when using the "Find" app. Then select "Play sound from charging case" to quickly find it. You can also see the location of AirPods and charging case on the map.
If you can't find your AirPods using previous tools, you can report them as lost in the Find My app. In the app, under AirPods, scroll down and enable Lost Mode.
Follow the on-screen instructions to lock your device. During this process, you'll also be asked to add a contact phone number or email address. If someone finds your AirPods, a message will appear on their iPhone conveying this information.
Tips：Lost AirPods can only be used with your Apple ID, so whoever finds them will not be able to use them.
