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Can you find the location of my AirPods using the serial number?

I have lost my AirPods and was hoping Apple support could use the serial number to track them.



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Posted on Apr 8, 2022 5:53 PM

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Posted on Apr 8, 2022 6:24 PM

Hi,


Apple Support would not be able to view, locate, or provide the location of any devices associated to the Find My network. The following articles should be able to further assist:


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Apr 8, 2022 6:30 PM in response to OvensAirpods

We’re other users, and not folks that work for Apple. We can;t scan for your devices.


There is no means to find by serial number, as thar would be massively misused and a privacy catastrophe.


You can potentially locate nearby AirPods using Find My locally or using Bluetooth communications, if you are within 5 to 10 meters or within 15 to 30 feet, if they’re powered up, using a paired device and proximity to the AirPods, or by using an app or tool that scans for nearby active Bluetooth devices.


AirPods are not cellular-capable, so the only means to locate those is short-range, and only so long as they’re powered up.


For what Apple discusses: Find your lost AirPods - Apple Support


Apr 8, 2022 11:25 PM in response to OvensAirpods

OvensAirpods Said:

"Can you find the location of my AirPods using the serial number. I have tried the 'Find My' app but my AirPods are showing up as offline. I have lost my AirPods and was hoping Apple support could use the serial number to track them."

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Finding Lost AirPods' Serial Number:

Go Here: appleid.apple.com, then select Devices. Once selected, see if the Serial Number pops up.

Can you find the location of my AirPods using the serial number?

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