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If my ear buds were stolen, can I find out if someone is using them?

Ear buds are gone! Can I see if someone else is using them?

Posted on Feb 9, 2021 10:59 AM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2021 11:57 AM

You can't actually tell when someone is using them, but you can potentially find where they were last located ... ONLY if the following are all true:

  • Find My iPhone must have been enabled BEFORE they were stolen.
  • The AirPods are within range of your devices (iOS or macOS).
  • They are not in their charging case.
  • They are still charged.
  • The AirPods have not been reset.


Ref: How to find your lost AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max - Apple Support

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Feb 9, 2021 11:57 AM in response to Birdie7777

You can't actually tell when someone is using them, but you can potentially find where they were last located ... ONLY if the following are all true:

  • Find My iPhone must have been enabled BEFORE they were stolen.
  • The AirPods are within range of your devices (iOS or macOS).
  • They are not in their charging case.
  • They are still charged.
  • The AirPods have not been reset.


Ref: How to find your lost AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max - Apple Support

If my ear buds were stolen, can I find out if someone is using them?

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