How do you get your misplaced phone to play a sound?
I misplaced my phone in my house, and it doesn't beep. My iPad beeps but that's all. It's my iPhone 7.
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Find My iPhone: Play a sound
If you lost your device and you think it’s nearby, play a sound on it to help you find it.
Play a sound on your iOS device, Apple Watch, or Mac
- Sign in to Find My iPhone on this device with your Apple ID (the one you use with iCloud).
- In the Devices list, tap the device on which you want to play a sound.
- If you're using a device that supports 3D Touch, you can press the device on the map to peek at its location, then swipe up and tap Play Sound. Press a little deeper to see more options.
- Tap Actions, then tap Play Sound.
- If the device is online
, the device vibrates and plays a sound immediately (for two minutes). If it’s offline 
, the sound plays the next time it’s online. - If you’re using a friend’s device, sign out of Find My iPhone when you’re done.
Play a sound on your AirPods
- Sign in to Find My iPhone on this device with your Apple ID (the one you use with iCloud).
- In the Devices list, tap your AirPods.
- If you’re using a device that supports 3D Touch, you can press the AirPods on the map to peek at their location, then swipe up and tap Play Sound. Press a little deeper to see more options.
- Tap Actions, then tap Play Sound.
- If your AirPods are online , they play a sound immediately (for two minutes). If they’re offline , you receive a notification on your iOS devices the next time your AirPods are in range of one of your iOS devices and the Find My iPhone app is open.
- Important: Make sure to remove the AirPods from your ears before playing a sound. Although the sound starts playing softly, the volume gradually increases. This could cause discomfort for anyone wearing the AirPods.
- If your AirPods are separated, tap Mute Left or Mute Right to find them one at a time.
- Once you find your AirPods, tap Stop Playing.
- If you’re using a friend’s device, sign out of Find My iPhone when you’re done.
After the sound plays, a confirmation email is sent to your Apple ID email address.
You can also find instructions for playing a sound on your device on iCloud.com. Click the Help button 
, then go to Find My iPhone > Play a sound.
