AirPods have good battery life, allowing users to wear them without wearing the case all the time. While convenient, many users forget where their AirPods cases are and lose them. Whether you lost the case with or without AirPods, learn how to find your lost AirPods case below.
To find your lost AirPods case with at least one AirPods inside, go to the Find my app > Devices >Your AirPods > tap Play sound or Find. This only works if the housing remains open. You can find the case without AirPods by following the same steps, but you must have an Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation.
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How to find your lost AirPods case
The new housing differs from the housings of previous generations and better reflects that of the AirPods Pro.
There are multiple methods per different scenarios to find your lost AirPods case. We will explain them all below.
Using the Play Sound and Search function
The habits Find my app allows you to locate your lost AirPods case by playing a sound on the AirPods or locating them within Bluetooth range via the Find function. Please note that the AirPods case will not sync with the Find My app unless you are using the AirPods Pro 2nd generation.
When the case is closed, the AirPods won’t be online and you won’t be able to use the Find My app to locate them. The method below only works if you have left the case open with at least one AirPods inside.
- Open the Find my app on your iOS device.
- Select Devices and tap your AirPods in the list.
- Crane Play soundand the AirPods in the case play a sound. Follow it to find your lost cause.
- You can also tap Find to let the app locate the lost AirPods case within Bluetooth range.
Using map directions
If your AirPods case is lost or stolen outside Bluetooth range, the Play Sound or Search function will not work. You’ll need to use the directions to find it, provided there is at least one AirPods in the AirPods case.
- Go to the Find my app on your Apple device.
- Select Devices and tap your AirPods.
- A map shows the last location of your AirPods in case the AirPods case is closed. If the business is open at that time, you will be given the current location.
- Press Directions icon to find a route to your lost AirPods case.
Use iCloud
You can also find your lost AirPods case via iCloud. Here’s how to do that:
- Go to icloud.com/find and To register with your AppleID.
- Click in the top right corner All devices and select your AirPods.
- Click now Play sound and follow the sound to find your lost AirPods case.
Again, the AirPods case must be left open with at least one earbud inside for this method to work.
How to find your lost AirPods case without AirPods in it
If you own an Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation, you can find the lost AirPods case without AirPods inside. These AirPods contain a U1 chip that makes it possible to find them via the Find My App.
- Go to the Find my app on your Apple device.
- Go to Devices and select your AirPods Pro second generation.
- From here you can tap Play soundfollow the directions on the mapor click Find to find your lost AirPods case even without the AirPods inside.
What is AirPods Lost Mode and how to use it
AirPods Lost Mode allows you to mark your AirPods as lost. Enabling this mode will notify you when your AirPods case comes online. Plus, you can leave a message for the finder to contact you if he or she finds your AirPods case. That message appears on their iPhones. Here’s how to enable Lost Mode.
- Open the Find my app on your iOS device.
- Go to Devices and select your AirPods.
- Scroll down and tap Activate under Mark as lost.
- Click Get on and follow the on-screen instructions to activate it.
How to replace your AirPods case
You can easily store the case in your bag.
If you have AirPods other than the AirPods Pro 2nd generation, unfortunately you won’t be able to find the case without AirPods in it. The only option is to remember where you left the case or replace it. Sites like ReCellExhange offer original AirPods cases.
The replacements are budget-friendly and the site offers a 90-day warranty in addition to free shipping. Buy a new charging case for your AirPods and follow the instructions below to set it up on your device.
- On your iOS device, go to Institutions > Bluetooth and tap the i next to your AirPods.
- Select Forget this device > Forget device > tap the prompt to confirm.
- Place your AirPods in the new charging case and open the lid. A prompt will appear on your iOS screen. Click Connect.
- Press the adjustment button on the back of your case for a few seconds. The status light flashes white.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and your new AirPods case will be paired.
- Finally, tap Finished.
Frequently asked questions about AirPods
Yes, the AirPods case stores multiple full charges for your AirPods and charges them when the AirPods are placed in the case. You can charge the case with a Lightning port cable connected to an iPhone USB charger.
Unfortunately, you can’t charge your AirPods without the case. Only the case has the hardware to charge your AirPods.
Yes, you can easily pair or unpair AirPods from different cases. However, to get the best battery life, it is recommended that you pair them with their own case.