Do AirPods have GPS?

The earbuds don't have a GPS connection, so Apple employs the iPhone's GPS tech. The map inside the Find My iPhone app will show you the last place the AirPods were in range of an iOS device connected to your iCloud account.
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Does AirPods have GPS tracking?

AirPods don't have built-in GPS tracking, but you can use the Find My app to track down and find your lost AirPods.
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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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How do I GPS My AirPods?

Locate AirPods in Find My
  1. On iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Open the Find My app, tap Devices, then tap your AirPods.
  2. On Apple Watch: With a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, open the Find Devices app, then choose your AirPods (watchOS 8.0 or later).
  3. On Mac: Open the Find My app, click Devices, then select your AirPods.
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Why are AirPods not trackable?

If your AirPods aren't connected to your iPhone, their exact location is not relayed to Find My. In this situation, the last known location of the AirPods when they were connected to an iPhone is displayed.
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Can you locate one AirPod?

You can easily find your AirPods using the Find My app on your iPhone or by visiting iCloud.com. You'll see where your AirPods last connected to your phone. And you can even ring individual AirPods if you're just missing one.
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How far can AirPods track?

"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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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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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 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 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 you track AirPods with serial number?

You can't.
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How do I know if my AirPod is stolen by serial number?

Apple has an online to check a product's warranty status. Just enter the AirPods' serial number and, if you find them there, they're the real deal. If you don't, you've spotted fake AirPods.
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What happens if I lost an AirPod?

If your AirPods or Charging Case get damaged accidentally, you can replace the damaged item for an out-of-warranty fee. If you lose an AirPod or your Charging Case, we can replace your lost item for a fee.
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How do you find your AirPods if they are offline and dead?

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 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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Why are my AirPods being tracked?

This could be an AirTag, AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or a Find My network accessory from manufacturers other than Apple. It's possible that the AirTag or Find My network accessory might be attached to an item you're borrowing, or you might get this alert if you're borrowing someone else's AirPods.
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How do I remove AirPods from Find My iPhone?

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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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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Can I use someone else's AirPods in my case?

If the case is the same model as your AirPods then there shouldn't be a problem. This means that if you have an AirPod Pro you can use someone else's AirPod Pro case. But, you can't use AirPods in an AirPods Pro case.
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What does AirPods last location mean?

If you drop your AirPods on the street on your way home, their “last known location” will still be your office because that's the last place they were online and connected to your phone. If your AirPods appear to be online, you can tap them in the list and view their location on a map.
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Does Apple replace lost or stolen AirPods?

If you lose an AirPod or your Charging Case, we can replace your lost item for a fee.
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