Can you stop AirPods from being tracked?

If you've got your AirPods back, you can simply reset them to factory settings. This will disconnect them from every Apple device they've been paired with and prevent another person from being able to track them using their iCloud account.
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Can Reset AirPods be tracked?

So, should someone steal your AirPods and reset them, you will not be able to find them using the Find My AirPods feature. They can only be tracked if they have not been reset by the thief or the person who found them after you had lost them.
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Can stolen AirPods be tracked?

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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Can AirPods always be tracked?

Apple cannot track stolen AirPods. Even if you can provide the AirPods serial number, sadly this is not enough for them to be located. The only way to track them is using your iPhone if you have it with you, with the AirPods still in range.
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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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Can you lock stolen AirPods?

AirPods cannot be locked. If your AirPods are stolen or they are lost, there isn't much the police can do. The most one can do is locate and find them before the culprit can connect them to their iCloud account. Once a thief uses them, the original owner can no longer track them.
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Can I 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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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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How do I remove 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. See any of the following: AirPods User Guide: Unpair, restart, or reset your AirPods.
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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 you track AirPods if connected to another phone?

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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How do I remove AirPods from iCloud?

Remove a device from the Devices list
  1. Turn off the device, or put AirPods in their case. The device must be offline before you can remove it from the Devices list.
  2. In Find My iPhone on iCloud.com, click All Devices, then select the device you want to remove. ...
  3. Click Remove from Account.
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What happens when you activate lost AirPods?

When Lost Mode is enabled, the Find My network will begin searching for your AirPods. Once they're found, you'll receive an alert on your iPhone with their current location. Trigger your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max to play sounds, making it easier to find them.
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Can AirPods be activation locked?

It's important to point out that, despite being tied to an Apple ID, AirPods will not have an activation lock like iOS devices. This system will be more like what Apple currently offers with AirTag, which is tied to an Apple account but can be reset with a few manual steps.
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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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Does Find My AirPods show current location?

If the AirPods are out of the case and connected to the iPhone, they'll show up on the Find My map just like an iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac. If your AirPods are in the case or not currently connected, the last known location will be displayed.
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Are AirPods connected to iCloud?

Your AirPods are linked to your iCloud account, so once you pair them with one device, your other devices know they exist. You can switch connections between your devices through the standard Bluetooth settings options, where AirPods will be listed on any device that you're signed into with your ‌iCloud‌ account.
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