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

Have you misplaced or lost your AirPods case? That's annoying. But don't worry: you probably still have a good chance of finding it again. In this article, we'll show you how to locate your charging case. At the end of the article, we'll answer frequently asked 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 “Find My” function on your iPhone. Here's how: 

Here's how to check the location of your AirPods:

1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
   
   
2. Select your AirPods under "Devices." If they're not in the charging case, select the left or right AirPod. For AirPods Pro 2 and newer models, you can also select 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 check if you hear your AirPods beep.
   
   
6. Depending on your AirPods and iPhone, you may also be able to select the Find Nearby option. If available, tap it and wait for the AirPods to connect to your iPhone, then follow the instructions that appear.

If necessary: You can find further details on this in this article.

Find AirPods case without headphones: Is that possible? 

But what do you 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, you have no choice but to go the old-school route. Think carefully about where you might have misplaced your charging case and search in those places.

With a little luck, you will find it again. If not, you will unfortunately have no choice but to buy a new charging case. You can find here. 

By the way, we always recommend that you buy an original charging case, as this will keep you on the safe side and prevent any 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 AirPods entry and tap the blue and white “i” icon.
4. Select the option "Forget this device" and confirm the action
5. Now reconnect the AirPods and charging case to the iPhone 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 together.
9. The "Connect" option appears on the iPhone.
10. Now you can use your AirPods as usual again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to do if you lose your AirPods case? 

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

• Open the Find My app on your iPhone or otherApple -Device.
• Select the lost AirPods case from the list of devices.
• If the case is nearby, you can make it ring to find it.
  

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

• If you can’t find the AirPods Case, contact theApple 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 that location services are enabled on your iPhone so that you can use the Find My feature.

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

Locate Airpod case without Airpods: Is that possible? 

It is not possible to locate the AirPods charging case if there are no AirPods inside. The Find My feature on the iPhone only works for the AirPods themselves, not the charging case alone.

Can stolen AirPods be connected? 

If your AirPods are stolen, it may be possible for the thief to connect them unless you unplugged them. The AirPods are connected to theApple account of the original owner and are usually automatically synced to all of the owner's devices that use the same iCloud account. 

However,Apple Security measures are built in to make it more difficult to steal AirPods. For example, AirPods cannot be connected to another device by another user unless the thief has access to your iCloud account and associated login information. 

If you have lost your AirPods or they have been stolen, it is advisable to use the location function via the "Find My" app. You can try to locate the AirPods on a map or make them ring. In addition, you shouldApple Contact Support for 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 by AirPods? 

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