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Can AirPods be tracked?

If you have AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you can find the precise location of each of your AirPods and the charging case. Open the Find My app on an iPhone or iPad that you previously paired with your AirPods. Tap Devices, tap the name of your AirPods, then tap Find.
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Can stolen AirPods be tracked?

If you've lost or misplaced your AirPods, you might be able to find them if you use the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac that you're signed in to with the same Apple ID. With AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you can also locate the charging case on the map if it's separated from your AirPods.
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How far can AirPods be tracked?

However, it only worked if your phone was within Bluetooth range of your AirPods. In other words, you had to be within 30 feet of the missing AirPods to locate them.
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Can I Find My AirPods if someone resets them?

Reset AirPods cannot be tracked. They do not have the same iCloud Activation lock that the other Apple devices have. You can still track your AirPods if they've been stolen but not the reset ones.
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Can stolen AirPods be used?

You may not realize it, but your AirPods work with any charging case—provided you use a Pro case for AirPods Pro. So, if a thief stole your AirPods, they can still connect them to another iPhone using a different AirPod charging case.
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How do I remove AirPods from previous owner?

The previous owner might have to follow the steps to unpair.
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How to remove AirPods or another Find My network device from an Apple ID on Mac
  1. Open the Find My app.
  2. Select the Devices tab.
  3. Select the device that you want to remove.
  4. On the map, click the More Info button .
  5. Click Remove This Device.
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How do I reset my stolen AirPods?

Open the lid of your charging case, and put your AirPods in your ears. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Or go to Settings > [your AirPods]. If your AirPods appear there as connected, tap the More Info button next to your AirPods, tap Forget This Device, then tap again to confirm.
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Can you reset and change the owner of AirPods?

When you reset your device or item, it won't provide its location information to the previous owner. However, you still won't be able to pair the device or item with a different Apple ID.
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What happens when you factory reset AirPods?

Keep in mind that resetting your AirPods or AirPods Pro will also reset all the settings you've made. If you've made any specific changes to controls that you want to restore after doing a factory reset, make sure you write them all down so you remember it all.
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What to do with found AirPods?

Hello ~ The best thing to do is turn them in to your local law enforcement department. The owners are most likely to check there.
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Can you find the owner of AirPods?

Is there any way I can locate the owner from my end? 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 AirPods have more than one owner?

With the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, you and a friend can both listen with AirPods or Beats wireless headphones to audio from your iPhone or iPad.
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