AirPods are tiny and exceptionally feature-rich. But sometimes, they can be problem-makers. Their small size can be difficult to keep track of. The same is the case with their charging case. So now the question arises how can we track AirPods cases? This question now presents some doubts in your mind. For example, AirPods cases are big and can be kept an eye on. There are also steps that we can take to keep the charging case in range. So, today we will look at some of the steps that one can take to keep track of their AirPods Case.
Method 1: With the help of a Find My app
To find an AirPods case, you must have macOS Catalina or Mojave at the very least on a Mac computer. Now, you need to follow some of the steps that are given in a sequence for your convenience and involve the Find My feature for this method to work: –
- Go to the Find My app option on your Apple device.
- Now, select an AirPod from the given devices.
- Now, verify that the green light is present next to your AirPods name.
- Now, if the green indicator shows a grey light, then it depicts that your AirPods case is missing.
- Now, if your indicator displays a green light then you can select the play sound option. Now, if your AirPods are present inside the case, then they will make a sound.
- Now, if the AirPods are not present inside the case, then you can tap on the Car icon. It will display you the last known location of your AirPod.
Now, you can find your AirPods case more easily by using the steps given above.
Another method that you can use is that once you get the last known location of your AirPods case, then you can try to look at the location thoroughly.
Now, if the above steps are not useful enough for you, then you can proceed to the next method of this article.
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Method 2: With the help of a web browser
For the second method, you can utilize a web browser to find your AirPods case. For this, you need to follow some steps that are given below in a step-by-step manner for your convenience: –
- Visit the iCloud website on your PC or any other internet-enabled device.
- Now, get into your Apple ID or account.
- Now, click on the option of Find My iPhone.
- Now, select and click on the All Devices option and, then search for your AirPods name.
- Now, you will get the last known location of your AirPods.
Now, get to the last known location and look around for your AirPods case. And now, if the AirPods are still in your AirPods case, then select the play sound option to reach your AirPods case.
Method 3: With the help of an old Find My app
Now, if you are one of those who have an old Apple device lying around with an old Find My app. Then you can take up this device and use its app to track your AirPods. Now, you can follow the steps that are given below in a step-by-step manner for your convenience: –
- Tap the Find My app icon on your device.
- Now, tap on your AirPods name from the list of devices.
- Now, again select your AirPods.
- Now, you will get to see their location with a green dot on a map. Instead, sometimes you can also get a blue dot on the map, that depicts the old device that you have in your hand.
- Now, select the location that is shown on the map.
- Now, go to the actions option.
- Now, tap on the Play sound option.
Now, you will be able to hear the sound from your AirPods which is present inside your AirPods charging case.
Sometimes, there is also a grey dot on the map for your AirPods. It depicts that they are offline. So now you can get to their last location and then search the place for the AirPods charging case.
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Method 4: With the help of Lost Mode
In case, you lose sight of your AirPods case with a pair of new AirPods in it like the 2nd generation AirPods Pro or the latest AirPods 2022 edition, then you can take the assistance of the Lost Mode.
For this, you can perform some steps that are given below in a step-by-step manner for your convenience: –
- Select the Find My app icon.
- Now go to the devices option.
- Now, tap on your AirPods.
- Now, select the “Mark as Lost” option.
- Now just go through the instructions that are present on-screen, and as a final step, you can select to provide your phone number and email ID to the person who gets first to your AirPods charging case with AirPods present inside it.
Now, you can use the above steps to get to your AirPods case quickly.
How can we track AirPods Case using the serial number?
Now, it is a question which is disappointing because there is no way that you can use your AirPods Case serial number to look for it or track it. It is not possible because Apple never allows its users to get to any Apple device using their serial numbers. It will cause privacy issues and is also against the law.
So, you are on your own, if you are planning to use the serial number to Find your AirPods case.
But you can go for a replacement of your AirPods case by using the serial number. It will also come at a minimal charge or will even get your AirPods repaired if you are fortunate enough to find them in some non-functional state.
Now, you can easily use the above steps to track and get to your lost AirPods charging case. The chances are higher if you have your AirPods inside the case. But as a precaution, you need to keep your AirPods in a charged state. It will then assist you in finding them easily. Also, if they do not have a charge, then it will be difficult for you to keep them safe.