AirPods are a great piece of technology, but they are not necessarily affordable. They work seamlessly with all Apple devices like iPhones and iPad. But what if your AirPods are stolen or misplaced, and you are not able to find them?
If you lose your AirPods Pro or Max, Apple has released a new software update that adds new options for locating them. These features were previously promised for iOS 15, but the release date was postponed; fortunately, Apple didn’t take long to implement them. In the very new update, you can simply locate your lost AirPods using the Find my app. In this article, we’ll tell you how to find lost AirPods in every situation.
How to Find Lost AirPods in 2021?
Apple’s AirPods are a great way to listen to podcasts, music, and movies while on the road, thanks to its wireless design. Like your other little wireless gadgets, they are susceptible to being lost.
Fortunately, Apple’s Find My app is available. AirPods can be located on a map and their chirps can be activated by the app, making it easier to locate the earphones. Here’s how you can do that.
Case 1 – They are in the case and under Bluetooth range
This case may happen if the AirPods are lost at your home. In such cases, you can use the help of the Find my app to find your AirPods from the following steps.
- On your iPhone, open the Find my app.
- Tap on the device tab from the bottom of the screen.
- From the list of devices, tap the AirPods that are lost.
- Tapping on the device will locate your AirPods on the map.
- You can follow the directions to find your AirPods.
Case 2 – Airpods lost without a case, under Bluetooth range
If your AirPods are lost and not the case, you can follow the steps below to find your AirPods.
- On your iPhone, open the Find my app.
- Tap on the device tab from the bottom of the screen.
- From the list of devices, tap the AirPods that are lost.
- Click on “Play Sound”.
- You can enable the sound from the left, right, or both the AirPods.
- Through the sound, try to find the Airpods.
How to Find an Airpod Case?
If you want to find your AirPods, you’ll need to use the Find My iPhone app. For this reason, the case itself can’t use the location tracking feature because the earbuds have speakers and the case doesn’t.
Tracking devices like an AirTag or Tile can be attached to the case of your AirPods to keep an eye on the case’s location in addition to the earbuds.
If you have lost the AirPods, you can find those using the find my app. The steps are discussed above. But, if the case is lost, you can’t find it using the same app. So, best of luck finding them.
