Can AirPods Pro be stolen?

If your AirPods get stolen or disappear, you can use Apple's Find My app to locate them and possibly get them back. Here's how. Unlike an iPhone or iPad, AirPods don't have valuable user information so having a pair disappear due to theft or loss isn't as critical.
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Can someone use stolen AirPods pro?

Unfortunately, there's no way you can block your lost or stolen AirPods from getting used by another person. The AirPods do not connect to Wi-Fi, which means you cannot remotely control them or lock them.
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Can Apple track stolen AirPods pro?

Can Apple Track Stolen AirPods For You? Apple cannot track stolen AirPods. Even if you can provide the AirPods serial number, sadly this is not enough for them to be located.
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How do I know if my AirPods Pro is stolen?

Use your Apple ID and passcode to sign in. Click on Find iPhone. Select All Devices, and then select Airpods. You should know that there's no other reliable way of finding your Airpods (at least on Apple's part).
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Can Reset AirPods Pro be tracked?

Once AirPods have been reset it's impossible to track them. Despite Apple introducing their 'Find My AirPods' feature, if someone steals your AirPods, or finds them after they've been lost, you can only track them if they have not been reset.
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Can stolen AirPods Pro be used?



Can I track my AirPods if someone else is connected to them?

If your AirPods were connected to a device that uses Find My, you should see them listed with your other devices. You can track your AirPods when they have an active connection to one of your Apple devices. This happens when one or more of your AirPods are out of the case and within the Bluetooth range of your device.
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Can Apple track stolen AirPods by serial number?

Answer: A: No, they cannot be tracked digitally via their serial number. If they have been misplaced close by (near your iPhone) then you might be able to locate them. Find My can help you locate your missing AirPods.
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Can you mark AirPods as stolen?

Stolen, lost, or otherwise, the next time your AirPods connect to an Apple product, a message will appear, and the owner is notified with an updated location. You can leave a custom message along with your email or phone number when a device is placed in Lost Mode.
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What happens when you mark AirPods Pro as lost?

What happens when you mark a device as lost? A confirmation email is sent to your Apple ID email address. You can create a message for the device that says it's lost and how to contact you.
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Can the police track stolen AirPods?

The AirPods were tracked using Apple's “Find My Phone” feature and located within several feet of Bizic's home, the complaint said. Police said they got a search warrant for the home and found several pieces of the stolen jewelry inside a box hidden in a void behind a picture in a downstairs bedroom.
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How far can AirPods Pro be tracked?

"Track" the AirPods? If they're lost, then the distance from you doesn't matter. If you mean how far they can be from the device used to supply their signal, then that is the standard Bluetooth distance which is about 40 feet (10 meters).
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What happens if someone stole my AirPods?

Apple says that if AirPods are lost or stolen, you'll have to buy new ones, just like any other Apple product. There's no anti-theft measures in place to protect your shiny wireless earbuds. That said, if one of your two AirPods is lost or stolen, Apple says you'll be able to buy just one.
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Does Apple track the AirPods or the case?

Unfortunately, the Find My app only tracks the location of your AirPod earbuds, and not the case itself. As a result, the case itself will also not be able to emit a sound for location tracking, as that feature is tied to the earbuds and the case itself lacks speakers.
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How do I track my AirPods Pro?

If they come within Bluetooth range of another Apple device, you'll be alerted to their location. Apple has also added an AirTags-like “Find Nearby” user interface for tracking down a set of AirPods Pro or AirPods Max if you know they're somewhere close.
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Can someone remove your AirPods from Find My iPhone?

To remove your AirPods or Beats headphones from Find My, unpair it from Bluetooth settings on each of your devices, then remove it from your devices list.
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How do you know if AirPods are yours?

Find the model number
  1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.*
  2. Find your AirPods in the list (for example, "John's AirPods").
  3. Tap the More Info button next to your AirPods, and you'll see the model number.
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Do AirPods Pro have GPS tracking?

Use Find My to see your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max on a map and play a sound to locate them. If you already set up Find My with an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac that you're using with your AirPods, Find My can help you locate them.
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Does AirPods link to Apple ID?

If you're signed in to iCloud, your AirPods are set up automatically with any of your supported devices that are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.
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How do I find out who owns an AirPod?

Answer: A: No, there is no way for you to track that down. And that if they know the name and or Serial number of the air pods you can give it back.
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Does fake AirPods Pro have serial number?

In the case of AirPods, the serial numbers are found in several places. You'll find it on the Settings, inside the charging case lid, and even on the box. We also noticed that counterfeit AirPods have different serial numbers on the box and the earbuds themselves.
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How do I reset my AirPods Pro?

How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro
  1. Put your AirPods in their charging case, and close the lid.
  2. Wait 30 seconds.
  3. Open the lid of your charging case.
  4. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap the More Info button next to your AirPods. ...
  5. Tap Forget This Device, and tap again to confirm.
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Why do my AirPods say no location found?

If your AirPods aren't charged, they won't be found until they're recharged. If they're out of range of your iOS device, they won't appear. If you see the No Location Found message, you can't play a sound to find your AirPods, but you might be able to get directions to the location where they were last connected.
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