Can stolen AirPods be used without case?

You might think a thief can't use your AirPods if you still have the charging case. That makes sense since the thief needs to return your AirPods to the case in order to pair them to a new iPhone. However, they can still use any other AirPod case to do this.
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Can AirPods be tracked without the case?

Without your AirPods in the lost case, you'll have to rely on products such as AirTags or other tracking devices. Unfortunately, the Find My App can only track the AirPods and not the case.
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What happens when someone steals your 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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Can AirPods be tracked if stolen?

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 I reset AirPods I found?

Generally, all the person has to do is to place the AirPods inside a charging case. After this, the Setup button will be held for some seconds. Once they are done with this, the AirPods will reset and they will not be paired with your iPhone or any other Apple devices you own again.
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Can you track stolen AirPods?



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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Can stolen AirPods be used by someone else?

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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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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Can AirPods be tracked after 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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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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Can I track my AirPods with the serial number?

You can't.
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How do I Find My dead AirPods without a case?

Using the “Find My” app is the best (and only truly effective) way to locate your missing AirPods. If you've lost one or both of the earbuds outside of the case, the Find My app can provide a location that is accurate to within roughly 20 meters using GPS, and it's more precise when using Bluetooth data.
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How do you AirPods says no location found?

How to Find Your AirPods Using Your iPhone
  1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone. ...
  2. Then tap Devices. ...
  3. Next, choose your AirPods from the list. ...
  4. Check the map to find where your AirPods were last connected. ...
  5. If your AirPods are nearby, tap Play Sound. ...
  6. If your AirPods are far away, tap Directions.
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How do you charge an AirPod without a case?

You can use a USB-C to Lightning Cable or a USB to Lightning Cable. Then plug the other end of the cable into a USB charger or port. You can charge your case with or without your AirPods inside. Charging is fastest when you use an iPhone or iPad USB charger or plug into your Mac.
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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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Can found AirPods be used?

You might think a thief can't use your AirPods if you still have the charging case. That makes sense since the thief needs to return your AirPods to the case in order to pair them to a new iPhone. However, they can still use any other AirPod case to do this.
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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 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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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 you know if AirPods were 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 I charge my AirPods with someone else's case?

Yes, you most certainly can. It is possible to use various charging cases. You will need to make sure that the case you put it in is charged or else you won't be able to see if it is working.
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How far can AirPods be away from case?

That is to say, charged, pre-paired AirPods can be an unlimited distance away from the case, as long as the device they are connected to remains within Bluetooth range (generally accepted to be about 32 feet).
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