If you travel with top-tier headphones, you should learn how to find lost AirPods in case you misplace them. Losing this Bluetooth-enabled Apple device can be costly, so learning how to locate lost AirPods is critical. You can find AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and 3rd Generation AirPods whether online or have a low battery level. Learn to find your premium wireless earbuds with our handy guide on how to find AirPods.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Use the Find My app to locate your AirPods.
- If the AirPods are outside of Bluetooth range, the Find My app will show their last known location.
- If your AirPods are within Bluetooth range, you can track their proximity to your phone and activate a loud sound to help you find them.
How to Find Your Missing AirPods
We’ve all experienced the frustration of setting your favorite earbuds down, only to forget where you put them a short while later. It’s no different whether you have a pair of AirPods Max or Beats Studio 3, or even TOZO NC7 and NC9 models. The main difference is that Apple provides a few easy ways to keep track of your AirPods.
Insider Tip
Connect your AirPods to an iPhone with your email address and Apple ID to access the nearby feature on a Wi-Fi or cellular network.
While AirPods Pro is the industry leader, other options feature additional features and improved battery capacity, but you can learn how to fix AirPods for battery improvements.
Method 1 – Use Find My App Outside Bluetooth Range
STEP 1 Select AirPods
Tap AirPods in the devices tab in the Find My app.
STEP 2 Press the Directions Button
Tap the Directions Button to open the map.
STEP 3 Investigate the Map
You should see the last known location of your AirPods. This is your only option if you have 1st or 2nd generation AirPods.
Method 2 – Use Find My App Inside Bluetooth Range
STEP 1 Select AirPods
Find your AirPods on the devices tab and select them.
STEP 2 Press the Find Button
Instead of a Directions Button, you should see a Find Button if your AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or AirPods (3rd Generation) is nearby and in Bluetooth range.
STEP 3 Move Your Phone Around Your Space
After you press the Find Button, move your phone around your space. Once your phone connects to the AirPods, the Find My app will show how close you are to the AirPods. You can highlight individual pods by pressing the L or R in the top-left corner of the screen.
STEP 4 Press the Play Sound Button
If you cannot locate the AirPods, press the Play Sound option to activate a beeping sound. The chirping sound will deactivate once you’ve found the AirPods.
Warning
You will not see the exact spot on Apple Maps if you’re tracking 1st generation AirPods, especially if they are outside the AirPods case.
STAT: A 2019 Pew Research Center survey showed that 34% of Americans making at least $75K per year use a smart speaker. (source)
