Lost your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max? If you want to find your dead AirPods, it can be a lot more difficult than just finding an AirPod or its case. Because the AirPods have a dead battery, they won’t be able to transmit the signal needed to display their location. However, you can still use the Find My app to find its last known location and put it in Lost Mode in case it is found by someone else. This wikiHow will show you how to locate your dead AirPods using the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or computer.

[Edit]things you should know

• You can use Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or computer to see the last location of your AirPods before they died.
• To activate Lost Mode, open Find My and tap on “Device”. Tap your AirPods, swipe up, then tap “Activate”.
• If you don’t see a last known location, you’ll need to retrace your steps.

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[Edit]find last known location

1. Open Find My on your device. This can be done on your iPhone or iPad via find my app, or on icloud.com on your computer.^[1]
   
   • If your AirPods are out of battery or out of range, you’ll be able to see their last known location. in some cases you will see no location found Or offline,
   • Make sure to update your iOS.
2. Tap at the bottom of the screen. This will show you a list of all the devices connected to your iCloud.
   
3. Tap on your AirPods. You’ll see a map with its last known location.
   
   • If your AirPods have some charge, you’ll see their current location.
4. Tap . The Maps app will open with directions for your AirPods.
   
   • While this may not be where your AirPods are currently, it can give you a good idea of ​​where to start your search.
5. Find your lost AirPods. If you lose your AirPods in a store or company building, always contact the lost and found customer service desk.
   
   • Once you have your AirPods in your possession, be careful and avoid losing your AirPods.

[Edit]activate lost mode

1. Open Find My on your device. This can be done on your iPhone or iPad via find my app, or on icloud.com on your computer.
   
   • This method will only work for the AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation), and the AirPods Max.
   • If an iPhone user finds your AirPods with Lost Mode activated, they will receive a message on their iPhone.
2. Tap at the bottom of the screen. This will show you a list of all the devices connected to your iCloud.
   
3. Tap on your AirPods. It will have the name you assigned to it.
   
4. Swipe up to see more details. This will bring up the options for your AirPods.
   
   • You will see options to manage guidance And notificationsAnd mark as lost,
5. Tap below “Mark as lost”. A page will pop up with Lost Mode details.
   
6. Tap . It’ll be at the bottom of the screen.
   
7. enter your phone number. This is how you can be contacted if someone finds your AirPods.
   
8. Tap . Make sure your details are correct.
   
9. Tap . It’s in the upper-right corner.
   
   • Your AirPods will be set to Lost Mode. If an iPhone user finds your AirPods, they’ll receive a notification on their iPhone with your phone number.

[Edit]retrace your steps

1. Think about the last places you used your AirPods. To find lost items, you have to think of all the places you might have used them.
   
   • This could be a store, a school classroom, a room in your house, or any other location.
2. Get help with your search. Expand your search with the help of friends or family, especially if you have several places to check.
   
3. Search common lost item areas. If you suspect your AirPods may still be in your home, look under couch cushions, under your bed, or behind other furniture. If you think they may be in your car, search the floormats, under the trunk, and in the space between the center console and the seats.
   
   • If you still can’t find your AirPods, you may need to buy a new pair.
     • Consider adding an Apple AirTag to the new AirPods in case they are lost, misplaced or stolen.

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