How far can AirPods track?

Question: Q: What distance does the 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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How far away can AirPods be tracked?

AirPods can be tracked until they are up to 40 feet away, and the moment they're out of that range, they're gone. Plus, the person who stole them can easily sync them to their own iPhone, making them harder to track with your device.
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Can you track stolen AirPods?

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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Do AirPods have GPS in them?

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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How do I Find My AirPods no location?

If the lost AirPods can't be found, you'll see No Location Found (more on this below). If your AirPods aren't in the same place, the map will only show one of them at a time. Find the AirPod shown on the map and put back in the case. Then, refresh the map, and the map will show the other AirPod to help you find it.
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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 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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Can I Find My AirPods if someone else 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 someone remove your AirPods from Find My iPhone?

Unfortunately, the website or app to find your AirPods doesn't work when someone steals them unless they haven't reset them to their iCloud account yet. If you think that your AirPods got stolen, you better act fast! You may get lucky and still have the AirPods connected to your iCloud account.
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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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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 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 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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How accurate is Find My AirPods?

For this reason, using Find My AirPods to locate an AirPod that's been left behind isn't going to be particularly accurate, but it will give you a general idea of where they were lost so you can go back to the location.
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Where was my AirPods last connected?

This also works for dead AirPods; it will show their last online location when they were alive.
  1. Open your Find My app. ...
  2. Make sure you're on the Devices tab. ...
  3. Click on the device to see its last known location on a map. ...
  4. You'll get an option to play the sound from the left, right, or both AirPods.
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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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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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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 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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