How do I find my lost AirPods and charging case?

I lost my AirPods and the charging case. When I check find my phone it says it was at a location I was at 2 days ago. I checked that location but they’re not there. I believe that someone picked them up. What can I do about it?



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Posted on Apr 28, 2025 12:38 PM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2025 12:53 PM

The location will update whenever there is another iPhone that comes within bluetooth range of your AirPods as long as there is battery power left for communication. All you can do is wait for a location update. Nothing will stop a person from taking your AirPods, but they will still be locked to your iPhone and they will not be able to reset them.

Find your lost AirPods with Find My - Apple Support


You can set contact information to appear when they are found and held up to an iPhone, but be aware that scammers have been known to use this to pretend they are from Apple and send you a link/message that asks for your Apple Account/Password. You would not want to fall for that trick.


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Apr 28, 2025 12:53 PM in response to Justea308

The location will update whenever there is another iPhone that comes within bluetooth range of your AirPods as long as there is battery power left for communication. All you can do is wait for a location update. Nothing will stop a person from taking your AirPods, but they will still be locked to your iPhone and they will not be able to reset them.

Find your lost AirPods with Find My - Apple Support


You can set contact information to appear when they are found and held up to an iPhone, but be aware that scammers have been known to use this to pretend they are from Apple and send you a link/message that asks for your Apple Account/Password. You would not want to fall for that trick.


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