Can someone use stolen AirPods?

Well, if the thief has an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, they can easily reset the product and make it their own. 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 stolen AirPods be tracked?

You can track stolen AirPods by going to the “Find My” page when you sign in to iCloud, or by using the “Find My” app on your iPhone. In the case that they are still connected to your device, you should be able to see them where your other connected devices are displayed.
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Can AirPods be tracked if reset?

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

What is this? You cannot play a sound to help find your AirPods if you see a gray dot next to them on the map, but you can still get directions to the location where they were last connected. If your AirPods reconnect, you'll receive a notification on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that you're using them with.
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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 someone use my stolen AirPods?



Can you find the owner of AirPods?

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 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 reset my stolen AirPods?

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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How do I know if my AirPod is stolen?

The Find My app can locate your missing Apple devices, AirTags, and some third-party accessories using the Find My network. Every iPhone, Mac, and iPad that isn't opted out of the network acts as a beacon for missing devices. If you've lost your AirPods or suspect they are stolen: Open the Find My app.
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What happens when you mark AirPods 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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What do I do if I found someone's AirPods?

Contact Apple. They should be able to help. I know you can use the "find my" services with Air Pods so they might be able to locate the owner based on serial number or other infromation on the earphones.
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How far can I track my AirPods?

"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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How do I remove AirPods from someone else's iCloud?

Select the Devices tab. Select the device that you want to remove. On the map, click the More Info button . Click Remove This Device.
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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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Can you disable AirPods if stolen?

No, there is no Activation Lock service for Airpods. "Find My iPhone is the only way that you can track or locate a lost or missing device. There is no other Apple service that can find, track, or otherwise flag your device for you."
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