Due to the AirPods' small size and battery constraints, there's no built-in GPS connection, so you can't remotely pinpoint their exact whereabouts. To overcome that, Apple relies on the GPS in your iPhone or iPad, like most dedicated lost-item Bluetooth trackers.
If you have AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you can find the precise location of each of your AirPods and the charging case. Open the Find My app on an iPhone or iPad that you previously paired with your AirPods. Tap Devices, tap the name of your AirPods, then tap Find.
Find My is the only way that you can track or locate a lost or missing device. There is no other Apple service that can find, track, or otherwise flag your device for you. To find your AirPods, you need to set up Find My with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that you use with your AirPods.
The good news is that you can track your AirPods location using the Find My app on your iPhone. The bad news is that you can't do this if you haven't already turned on this feature while you still had your AirPods with you.
"Track" the AirPods? If they're lost, then the distance from you doesn't matter. If you mean how far they can be from the device used to supply their signal, then that is the standard Bluetooth distance which is about 40 feet (10 meters).
Well, if the thief has an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, they can easily reset the product and make it their own. Unfortunately, there's no way you can block your lost or stolen AirPods from getting used by another person. The AirPods do not connect to Wi-Fi, which means you cannot remotely control them or lock them.
If You're Going to Lose Them, Lose Them Out of the Case
Find My can only track AirPods and AirPods Pro when the headphones are out of their Charging Case. When they're inside, they're charging and not connected to any other device, so there's no way for Find My to see them.
It seems like someone you purchased the AirPods from is able to track the AirPods. If the AirPods are paired with an iPhone they can use the Find My app to locate them.
Hello ~ The best thing to do is turn them in to your local law enforcement department. The owners are most likely to check there.
One issue with the Find My app is that it only works with AirPods that are “online”. As soon as your AirPods go offline or “dead”, real-time tracking will be lost. Instead, you will only be informed of their last known online location, which may be inaccurate if they were picked up or left in a moving vehicle.
Additionally, there is no password protection on AirPods. While you can lock devices like your iPhone or Mac remotely with Lost Mode, you can't do the same with AirPods. That said, anyone can easily use stolen AirPods when they find them. Unfortunately, Apple Warranty or AppleCare+ do not cover lost and stolen AirPods.
No, they cannot be tracked digitally via their serial number. If they have been misplaced close by (near your iPhone) then you might be able to locate them. Find My can help you locate your missing AirPods.
When you join a Family Sharing group, you can help other family members locate their Mac computers, iOS and iPadOS devices, Apple Watch, and AirPods by using the Find My app.
Unfortunately, the answer is No. You cannot track your AirPods Pro once reset. Although Apple introduced the 'Find My AirPods' feature, it won't work when someone steals and resets your AirPods Pro. Not only AirPods Pro but all other AirPods also cannot be tracked after being reset.
Using the Find My app: Once in pairing range: Tap AirPods > Remove This Device > Remove. Using iCloud: On iCloud.com: Find My > All Devices > AirPods > Remove from Account > Remove. You can't remove AirPods from someone else's Apple ID. Only the owner of the Apple ID can remove them.
No, they cannot be tracked digitally via their serial number. If they have been misplaced close by (near your iPhone) then you might be able to locate them. Find My can help you locate your missing AirPods.
Hello ~ The best thing to do is turn them in to your local law enforcement department. The owners are most likely to check there.
If you have lost or misplaced your AirPods, they can be tracked down with Bluetooth through your iPhone. The downside of losing your AirPods in their charging case is that you will not be able to use “Find My” to locate them as they will not emit their locator signal.
Using the Find My app: Once in pairing range: Tap AirPods > Remove This Device > Remove. Using iCloud: On iCloud.com: Find My > All Devices > AirPods > Remove from Account > Remove. You can't remove AirPods from someone else's Apple ID. Only the owner of the Apple ID can remove them.