Losing your AirPods can be your worst nightmare, especially when you use them daily. They are your best fitness companion, but they are also expensive. If you have a messy home, losing your AirPods is always on the cards.
Lucky for you, Apple had anticipated that in advance. With the ability to connect via Bluetooth, you can locate your AirPods conveniently using online apps such as the ‘Find My’ app. Even if your AirPods are dead, you can track them using their last known location. So, if you have lost your AirPods and are struggling to find them, you are at the right place.
How to find dead AirPods?
One of the most effective ways of finding your AirPods if they are dead is by using the ‘Find My’ app. ‘Find My’ is a handy app that can help you track your air pods by providing helpful information on their last known location.
If you have lost one or both of your air pods, all you need to do is open the Find My app. Next, you will have to provide a location where you believe you lost your AirPods. Ideally, you’d like to provide an accurate location of approximately 20 meters using the GPS. However, you can make the search results even more accurate using Bluetooth data.
Be mindful that the Find My app is not designed to locate dead devices. Still, it is your best shot at finding your AirPods.
How to find your AirPods if they are offline?
Tracking down your AirPods that are offline can be a bit tricky. Because the Apple AirPods are wireless, it is easier to misplace them. But there are specific ways to locate your AirPods, even if they are offline.
Before discussing the solution, it is essential to understand when your AirPods appear offline. Your AirPods will go offline if
- They are out of range (from your iPhone)
- Their batteries have run out
Interestingly, Apple has made it easier for users to find their lost AirPods based on their last known location. You can locate your AirPods at any instance by using the built-in Find My app on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
To locate your offline AirPods
- Open the Find My app
- Navigate to the Devices tab, and choose AirPods
- Scroll down and click on the ‘Mark as Lost’ option
- Click ‘Activate’
You should follow the onscreen steps, and hopefully, you will find your AirPods.
How do you find your AirPods if they are charged and in Bluetooth range in their case?
Misplacing your AirPods is no big deal, especially when they are so compact and wireless. Apple has introduced the built-in Find My for unlucky users who lose or misplace their beloved AirPods. With this app, you can find out where your AirPods might be, using the ‘Play Sound’ function. Find My app offers you the luxury to send distress signals to your AirPods if they are, in their case, charged and within the Bluetooth range of your Apple device. Consequently, your AirPods will beep until you get your hands on them.
You can also locate your misplaced AirPods using the Find My app via GPS. Just open the app, head over to the Devices tab, find your AirPods in the list of connected Apple devices and click on it. As a result, you’ll be able to see the last known location of your AirPods on the map. Also, hit the Directions tab if you want the map to direct you to that location.
How to find your AirPods if you have lost one of them or both in two different locations?
Losing one of your AirPods while out of the case presents a real-world scenario. Maybe it fell out of your pocket. Luckily, you can send a distress signal on the lost AirPod using its speakers, considering it was charged via the Find My app. But the real problem begins when you lose your AirPods in two different locations.
In this case, the Find My app is the ultimate solution to your problem. To locate your lost AirPods:
- Open the Find My app and navigate to the Devices tab.
- Find your AirPods on the connected devices list on your Apple device and click it.
- The map will display the location of one AirPod first. Find it and put it back in the case.
- Refresh the map, and it will now show the location of the other AirPod.
How to find your lost AirPods case?
Unfortunately, the Find My app is useless if you have lost your AirPods case. You can only hope that you somehow get your hands on them. However, if you want to replace your AirPods case, you can contact Apple Support and get a replacement. Make sure to provide your AirPods serial number to get help to set it up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to find my dead AirPods?
You can find your dead AirPods using your iPhone’s built-in Find My app. You’ll need to open the app and enter a suitable location that you believe was their last known location using GPS. Ensure that the location you entered is accurate up to roughly 20 meters.
How to find AirPods offline?
If your AirPods have gone offline, either they are out of range, or their batteries have run out. To find offline AirPods, open the Find My app on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Select the ‘Mark as Lost’ option in the Devices tab and click activate to track your AirPods.
How to find AirPods that are dead?
If you have lost your AirPods, you can use the Find My app to send a distress sound signal on your AirPods. However, for dead AirPods, you must enter their last known location using the GPS accurately up to 20 meters.
Conclusion
Finding your missing dead AirPods can be a hassle. You will have to rely on your memory to track them, primarily. However, you can also use the Find My app and give it a shot. If you are persistent and eager to search thoroughly without panicking, the chances are that you’ll find your AirPods.
