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Apple provides more than one way for AirPods users to track and locate their lost or stolen earbuds, but the same is not possible with the case.
Apple provides AirPods owners with more than one way to track and find their missing wireless earbuds, but only under certain conditions. Although pinpointing the particular location of the earbuds themselves is possible, doing the same for its charging case is another story. In 2019, Apple introduced consumers to two new AirPods models and although there are differences between them, there's not when it comes to tracking. The second-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro came with a proprietary system-in-a-package equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and Apple's new H1 chip. This gave Apple's ubiquitous headphones improved latency and even better performance. However, these notable upgrades don't necessarily make them any less prone to ending up in places where they shouldn't. As all AirPods share a completely wireless design, that makes misplacing them a common occurrence. Apple provides AirPods users with the option to track their lost earbuds through either an iPhone app or any web browser. Using Apple's Find My app or visiting the iCloud website, users can see the last known location on a map. If separated, it's impossible to track both AirPods earbuds at the same time, though. If users want to locate the second earpiece after finding the first, they will need to put the found one in the case and then refresh the map so that it updates with the location of the one that's still missing. The question now is, how can this be done if both buds were lost while they're still charging inside their case? Tracking A Lost AirPods Case Is Not Possible
While there are fixes for many AirPod problems, there isn't much of a solution for a missing charging case. Simply put, Apple states that, as long as the earbuds are inside their respective charging case, users won't be able to see the location of their missing AirPods or AirPods Pro devices. The only AirPods model that can be located when still inside its case is the larger, headphones variant, the AirPods Max. The reason earbuds can be tracked and not the case comes down to the design. AirPods are equipped with sensors that help Apple triangulate their location on the map. In contrast, the charging case only holds extra battery and additional components needed for wireless charging, and neither help in determining location. Furthermore, AirPod features are basically disabled the moment they're placed inside their case, which makes identifying their location even more unlikely than when the earbuds and the case are separated from each other. Of course, one possible solution is to buy an AirTag tracker and somehow attach that to the case, as this will then allow the AirTag to be tracked even when Apple's AirPods case can't. Next: Does AppleCare+ Cover Lost Or Stolen AirPods? Source: Apple Updated on October 7, 2022 This article explains four different ways to find lost AirPods. Instructions apply to both AirPods and AirPods Pro and iOS devices with iOS 10.3 and higher. How to Find Lost AirPods on iOS and iPadOS DevicesHere's how to find your lost AirPods using your iPhone or another iOS or iPadOS device with Find My enabled. The Find My feature must be enabled on your iOS device before you lose your AirPods. There's no way to turn it on after you've lost a device. When you set up Find My on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the feature is automatically enabled for your AirPods, too.
How to Find Lost AirPods Using iCloudDon't have an iOS device handy? Locate your lost AirPods from a computer using iCloud by following these steps:
How to Find Your AirPods on a Mac You can also use the Find My application installed on your Mac to find
your AirPods.
How to Make Lost AirPods Play a SoundIf your lost AirPods are near any of your Apple devices and connected to Bluetooth, you can play a sound to help find them. Here's how:
What to Do if You Can't Locate Lost AirPodsThere are a few reasons why you'll get a No Location Found message when you're trying to find your lost AirPods. If you didn't turn on Find My before your AirPods went missing, you won't be able to locate them. If your AirPods aren't charged, they won't be found until they're recharged. If they're out of range of your iOS device, they won't appear. If you see the No Location Found message, you can't play a sound to find your AirPods, but you might be able to get directions to the location where they were last connected. We hate to say it, but if all of this doesn't work, you might need to look at purchasing new AirPods. If you're over it with Apple, however, there are plenty of other great wireless earbuds on the market to get you back on track, too. If you've only lost one AirPod, you can buy a replacement from Apple and then connect the replacement AirPod. FAQ
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