How do I 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.

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.

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.

Will AirPods show location if stolen?

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.

Can I track my AirPods if someone else use them?

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.

Can Reset AirPods be tracked?

How do I reset my stolen AirPods?

Can AirPods be tracked after factory reset?

Find My AirPods

And it's not a highly complex process. 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.

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.

How do I remove AirPods from all devices?

Tap on the small letter “i” next to your AirPods, to enter the information section. There, you will see the Forget This Device button, and you should tap on it. Then you should tap on it once more to confirm that you want your iPhone as well as other devices to forget your AirPods.

How do I change the owner of AirPods?

To transfer ownership of your AirPods, you need to perform a factory reset on the AirPods, forget the AirPods from your phone and remove your Apple ID from them making it ready to connect to the new owners device.

How do I remove AirPods from Find My iPhone?

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.

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.

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.