AirPods are one of the most popular devices on the market today. Their great sound quality, comfort, and convenient size have made them beloved by millions of users. However, because they are small and wireless, AirPods are almost too easy to lose. So let’s figure out how to find one when you inevitably do!
To find a lost or dead AirPod, whether you’re using an iOS or Android device, simply log into your Find My app. If the AirPod is dead, the app will show the last live location. But if it still has battery, it will show the current location.
If you want to learn how to use the Find MY app to locate your lost or dead AirPod, and even how to pair the two in the first place, keep reading! This article has everything you need to know about finding lost or dead AirPods!
How to Connect AirPods to the Find My App
The very first thing to understand about finding a lost or dead AirPod is that they need to be connected to the Find My app in order to do so.
Other than the Find My app, the only way to find a lost AirPod is to retrace your steps, so you definitely want to have them connected to the app!
Now, you cannot connect your AirPods to the app with only the case, so if you haven’t yet connected them to the app before losing a bud, you’re basically out of luck.
But, if you currently have both AirPods in the case and haven’t yet connected it to the Find My app, here’s what you need to do:
- Download the Find My app on your device.Open the Settings app.Select your name and then Find My.Click to active Send Last Location. Enable location services. Turn on your AirPods.On the app, the AirPods will pop up as available.Finally, click Connect to pair.
From now on, you can find your lost or dead AirPods on the app!
How to Find a Lost or Dead AirPod
Alright, now let’s find out how to actually use the app to find a lost or dead AirPod.
Luckily, the process couldn’t be easier! Here’s what you need to do:
- Open the Find My app.Click the devices tab.Select your AirPods.Scroll down and click Mark As Lost.
Then, if your AirPods have sufficient battery, the current location of the AirPod will show up on the screen. However, if it’s dead, you will only see the last known location of the AirPod.
Just remember, although the Find My app can be extremely helpful in locating a lost or dead AirPod, the two devices need to be connected in order for this service to work.
How to Get Alert if You Leave AirPods Behind
Apple knows that losing an AirPod can be extremely frustrating, so in order to combat this problem, they offer a feature that alerts you if you have left an AirPod behind somewhere!
- Open the Find My app. Find the Device tab. Select your AirPods.Under notifications, click Notify if Left Behind. Move the toggle to the On position.
Then, if you start walking away from your AirPods, you will get a notification to go back and grab them before they end up lost!
Can the Find My App Locate an Offline AirPod?
Many consumers want to know the easiest way to find a dead or offline AirPod, and luckily, it is possible!
Here’s the thing, if you selected to activate the Send Last Location option when connecting your AirPods to the Find My app, even if an AirPod dies, you can still see where it was last online.
Unfortunately, if the AirPod was dead when you lost it, and the last known location was in your bag or your room, there is nothing the Find My app can do for you.
While the Find My app has made a big difference in finding lost AirPods and other Apple devices, it’s not foolproof.
The best thing you can do is try to keep your AirPods charged at all times so that you can always use the app to find them when they get lost!
The Bottom Line
So, hopefully, you now understand what you can do to find a lost or dead AirPod!
The most important thing to remember is that you must connect your AirPods with the Find My app and try to keep them charged. If you do, finding an AirPod couldn’t be easier!
But if you have lost a dead AirPod, don’t worry. The Find My app will show its last location; it just might be right there waiting for you.
