Find your lost AirPods with Find My - Apple Support (original) (raw)

1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Devices, then choose your AirPods. If your AirPods are out of the case, you might have to pick the left bud or right bud. With AirPods 4 (ANC) or AirPods Pro 2 and later, you can also separately mark each of your AirPods and the case as lost, in the event that you lose just one or your AirPods are separated from the case.
   
3. Find your AirPods on the map.
   
   • If they aren't near you, tap Get Directions to open their location in Maps.
   • If you're nearby, tap Play Sound and listen for the series of beeps.
   • Depending on your AirPods or iPhone model, you might also see an option to Find Nearby. Tap it, wait for your AirPods to connect to your iPhone, then follow the prompts to find your AirPods.

If you don't have an iPhone or other Apple device to use Find My, you can also find your AirPods at iCloud.com/find — but the experience might be different and some functionality might not be available.

• If your AirPods are out of range or need to charge, you might see their last known location. You might also see "Offline" or "No location found."
• You might be able to get directions to their last known location — but you won't be able to play a sound or use Find Nearby.
• If they come back online, you get a notification on your iPhone (or other Apple device that you use them with).

1. Open the Find My app, then choose your AirPods and swipe up.
2. Under Lost [device], tap Lost Mode or Show Contact Info.
3. Follow the onscreen steps to display your contact information. This allows someone to contact you if they find your AirPods.

Want to help make sure that you find your AirPods next time?

• The Find My network is an encrypted, anonymous network of hundreds of millions of Apple devices that can help you find your AirPods, even if they're offline. Nearby devices securely send the location of your missing AirPods to iCloud, so that you can find where they are. It's all anonymous and encrypted to protect everyone's privacy. To make sure it's turned on: On iPhone, open the Settings app, then tap Bluetooth. Tap the More Info button next to your AirPods, then scroll down to Find My network and make sure that it's turned on.
• With Notify When Left Behind, your iPhone or Apple Watch can alert you when you leave your supported AirPods at an unknown location.

Learn more about the Find My network and your AirPods

Turn on Notify When Left Behind to get notifications if you leave your AirPods behind

If you still can't find your AirPods, you can buy a replacement.

The Find My network might be unavailable in some countries and regions due to local laws.

Published Date: September 15, 2025