Locate and find your AirPods case: How to find your charging case again

You misplaced or lost your AirPods case? This is annoying. But don't worry: you probably still have a good chance of finding him again. In this article we will show you how you can locate your charging case. At the end of the article we answer common user questions. 

How do I find my AirPods case? 

If your AirPods or at least one AirPod is still in the charging case, you can use the “Where is” function on your iPhone. Here's how to do it: 

To check the location of your AirPods:

1. Open the Find My? app on your iPhone.
   
   
2. Select your AirPods under "Devices". If they are not in the charging case, select the left or right AirPod. For AirPods Pro 2 and newer models, you can also choose the charging case.
   
   
3. Find your AirPods on the map.
   
   
4. If your AirPods aren't nearby, tap Get Directions to see their location in the Maps app.
   
   
5. If your AirPods are nearby, tap Play Sound and see if you hear your AirPods beep.
   
   
6. Depending on your AirPods and iPhone, you may also select the Find Nearby option. If available, tap it and wait for AirPods to connect to your iPhone. Then follow the instructions shown.

If necessary: You can find more details about this in in this article.

Find an AirPods case without headphones: Is that possible? 

But what to do if none of the AirPods are in the charging case. In this case you unfortunately cannot use the “Where is” function. 

Unfortunately, the charging case itself does not have a Bluetooth connection. In this case, all you have to do is go the old school route. Think carefully about where you might have misplaced your charging case and search in these places.

With any luck you'll find it again. If not, you unfortunately have no choice but to purchase a new charging case. You can find these here. 

By the way, we always recommend that you buy an original charging case, as you are on the safe side and there are no annoying problems.

How to connect AirPods to a new case? 

So if you've bought a new case and are wondering how to connect your AirPods to it, here's the answer: 

1. Open the Settings app on the iPhone connected to the AirPods.
2. Navigate to the Bluetooth section.
3. Look for the entry for the AirPods and tap the blue and white “i” symbol.
4. Select the "Ignore this device" option and confirm the action
5. Now connect the AirPods and their charging case to the iPhone again by placing both AirPods in the new charging case
6. Open the lid, the LED should flash yellow
7. Press the button on the back of the charging station for a few seconds until the LED lights up white
8. Place  the charging case and the iPhone close to each other.
9. The "Connect" option appears on the iPhone.
10. You can now use your AirPods as usual again.

Frequently asked questions

What to do if you lost your AirPods case? 

If you lost your AirPods case, you can take the following steps:

• Open the Find My? app on your iPhone or other Apple device.
• Select the lost AirPods case from the list of devices.
• If the case is nearby, you can ring it to find it.
  

• Search the places you've been recently to find the AirPods case.
• Ask nearby if anyone has found the case.
  

• If you cannot find the AirPods case, contact Apple Support for further assistance.
• They may be able to help you locate or replace the case.
  

• You have the option to replace the lost AirPods case with a new one. You can purchase a new charging case separately.
  

• Make sure Location Services is turned on on your iPhone so you can use the Find My? feature.

Note: You can only take these steps if there is at least one AirPod in the charging case. 

Locate Airpod Case without Airpods: Is it possible? 

It is not possible to locate the AirPods charging case if there are no AirPods inside. The location function via "Where is?" on the iPhone only works for the AirPods themselves, not for the charging case alone.

Can stolen AirPods be connected? 

If your AirPods are stolen, the thief may only be able to connect them unless you disconnect them. The AirPods are linked to the original owner's Apple account and normally automatically sync with all of the owner's devices that use the same iCloud account. 

However, Apple has built in security measures to make AirPods more difficult to steal. For example, another user's AirPods cannot be connected to another device unless the thief has access to your iCloud account and associated credentials. 

If your AirPods are lost or stolen, it is advisable to use the location function via the Find My? app. You can try locating the AirPods on a map or making them ring. Additionally, you should contact Apple Support to take further steps, such as reporting the loss and, if necessary, locking the AirPods to prevent unauthorized connections.

Can you charge AirPods without a case?

No, AirPods cannot be charged without a charging case. So sooner or later you will need a replacement if you lose your charging case.

What is tracked on AirPods? 

With AirPods, the AirPods themselves are located, but not the charging case alone.