Where are my AirPods? A guide to finding them again

You've lost your AirPods and just can't find them? Are you wondering if you can find them even though the AirPods may no longer have a battery? Don't worry: Here we'll show you exactly what you can do now. In the best case scenario, you'll have your AirPods back in your hands soon. At the end of the article, we'll answer frequently asked questions. 

Find AirPods with the “Find My” app

The first step is to think about when and where you last saw or used your AirPods. Maybe that will give you the crucial clue.

If not, you can “Where is” function fromApple This allows you to see where your AirPods are. Here's how:

1. On your iPhone, open “Find My?”
   
2. Under "Devices," select your AirPods. If your AirPods aren't in the charging case, you may only need to select the left or right AirPod. By the way, with the AirPods Pro 2 and newer models, you can also select the charging case.
   
3. Now find your AirPods on the map.
4. Your AirPods aren't nearby? Tap "Get directions" to see their location in Maps.
   
5. Are your AirPods nearby? Then tap “Play Sound” and listen for the beeps from your AirPods.
   
6. Depending on your AirPods and iPhone, you may also be able to select the "Find Nearby" option. If so, tap it and wait for the AirPods to connect to your iPhone, then follow the instructions.

Please note: Sometimes it takes a while for the iPhone to connect to the AirPods. It may also take a while for the sound to play or for the device to find itself nearby. 

Can you locate AirPods when they are off / offline?

If the AirPods have no battery left or are out of range, “No location found” may be displayed. You can usually now see their last known location and also get directions to it.

If the AirPods are offline, you won’t be able to play any sound or use the “Find Nearby” feature.

As soon as the AirPods are back online, you will receive a notification on your iPhone orApple device you use it with. 

When should you mark AirPods as “lost” and what happens when you mark AirPods as lost? 

If you haven't been able to find your AirPods despite all your attempts, you can mark them as lost. Select your AirPods under "Find My", swipe up a little and then select "Mark as Lost" and tap "Activate".

Now follow the further instructions on the screen. These allow you to display your contact information for a person who might accidentally find your AirPods. Now tap "Activate" here too. 

What can I do if I only lost one AirPod?

If you only lost a single AirPod we would be happy to help you.Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not sell individual spare parts, such as just a right or just a left AirPod.

In our online shop However, you can also purchase individual original AirPods. This is much cheaper than having to buy a complete set of AirPods even though you have only lost a single AirPod.

To ensure that you can listen to music or participate in video conferences in the usual quality, we recommend that you do not purchase inferior replacements. We ourselves purchase entire original sets fromApple and then disassemble them into their individual components. That's why you will of course receive the manufacturer's guarantee to the usual extent.

By purchasing only individual spare parts, you are also acting sustainably. If you only replace the part of your set that is no longer available or is defective, you will save a lot of resources and avoid waste. All parts that you still have at your disposal do not have to be thrown away, but will continue to do their job. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my AirPods?

To find your AirPods, use the “Find My” app fromApple Here you can display the current location on the map or have signal sounds play to make it easier to find your way back.

Find AirPods even though they are turned off: How does it work?

It is important to note that the Find My feature for AirPods only works if they were previously connected to one of your iOS devices that is compatible with the sameApple ID. If AirPods are offline or out of range, they'll show the last known location when they were last connected to a device.

Find AirPods with Android smartphone? 

If you don’t have an iPhone orApple device to use Find My, you can also find the AirPods underhttps://www.icloud.com/find The functionality may vary slightly and some functions that are not available in the “Find my” function may not be available inApple available are not available here. 

Are the AirPods tracked or the case? 

With the AirPods Pro 2 and newer AirPods models, you can also select the charging case for locating. However, this is not possible with the older models. 

How does the “Where is” app work?

The "Where is?" function ofApple allows users to track the location of theirApple devices, lock lost devices and wipe them remotely if necessary. The app can also share location with friends and track lost devices through a network ofApple devices nearby.

Can you locate AirPods if they are not connected? 

You can locate your AirPods even if they are not connected to your device. However, this method only shows the last location where the AirPods were connected. 

When can you no longer locate AirPods? 

If they are out of range or the battery is empty (i.e. if they are no longer connected), you will no longer be able to locate them. In this case, you can only display the last location where they were still connected.