Replacement AirPod not showing up on Find My Device

My replacement AirPod connects fine but I can’t get Find My to work, it says there is a mismatch. I’ve tried to reset and repair, no luck

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Aug 16, 2023 6:49 PM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2023 6:59 PM

anorasin Said:

"Replacement AirPod not showing up on Find My Device: My replacement AirPod connects fine but I can’t get Find My to work, it says there is a mismatch. I’ve tried to reset and repair, no luck"

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Troubleshooting AirPods Mismatch:

A. Start here: If you see an alert that says "AirPods Mismatch" - Apple Support


B. Verifying Genuine AirPods:

  1. Get the Serial Number: Find the Serial Number of your AirPods - Apple Support
  2. Enter the Serial Number here: Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support
  3. View the Results: If all shows up as an AirPod, then you are fine. If not, then these are fake, and that is likely why you are getting the issue of connectivity.


C. A Glitch in Apple's Device Database?

I would contact Apple Support, asking them if there is a glitch in their user database. You should not be getting this message, if they have already been repaired. If these are used, then that may be why this is occurring.

Apple Contact Info:

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there, as necessary
  • Why the Wait: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)
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Aug 16, 2023 6:59 PM in response to anorasin

anorasin Said:

"Replacement AirPod not showing up on Find My Device: My replacement AirPod connects fine but I can’t get Find My to work, it says there is a mismatch. I’ve tried to reset and repair, no luck"

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Troubleshooting AirPods Mismatch:

A. Start here: If you see an alert that says "AirPods Mismatch" - Apple Support


B. Verifying Genuine AirPods:

  1. Get the Serial Number: Find the Serial Number of your AirPods - Apple Support
  2. Enter the Serial Number here: Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support
  3. View the Results: If all shows up as an AirPod, then you are fine. If not, then these are fake, and that is likely why you are getting the issue of connectivity.


C. A Glitch in Apple's Device Database?

I would contact Apple Support, asking them if there is a glitch in their user database. You should not be getting this message, if they have already been repaired. If these are used, then that may be why this is occurring.

Apple Contact Info:

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there, as necessary
  • Why the Wait: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)

Replacement AirPod not showing up on Find My Device

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