How can I return AirPods I found?

Turn them into your local law agency. Chances are they will have "more important" things to deal with and the chance that they will be able to return them to the original owner will be remote. Place an ad in a local publication, or post a note near where you found them.

Can you return AirPods if you lost them?

Replace a lost AirPod

You can buy a replacement for a left or right AirPod or the Charging Case. Your replacement will be new. AppleCare+ for Headphones does not cover lost or stolen AirPods.

How do I find the owner of found AirPods?

how can I find the owner of lost airpods that I found? If the owner of the AirPod's has enabled lost mode, open the case next to your iPhone or iPad and contact details should appear on your screen only if lost mode has been enabled.

Can I use AirPods that I found?

Yes, it can be used. AirPods are not locked to a certain device or Apple ID so anyone who holds on to it is able to use it.

How do I get rid of AirPods owner?

Open the Find My app, then tap the Items tab or Devices tab. Tap the item or device you want to remove, then swipe up on the handle. Tap Remove Item or Remove This Device, then tap Remove to confirm.

How do I return lost AirPods?

Can the police track stolen AirPods?

If you added your AirPods to your iCloud account then yes they can be tracked if they where stolen or lost. However, if you didn't add them, like when you bought them, then the find my phone feature was not activated and registered to your account.

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. Then, if that weren't frustrating enough, they also had to be outside their charging case to pick up on the phone's signal.

Can AirPods be tracked after factory reset?

The answer, unfortunately, is no. 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.

Can you report AirPods stolen with serial number?

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.

Can AirPods be tracked by original owner?

In simple terms, you can keep track of the AirPods with Find My app as long as it within the Bluetooth range of any iPhone or iPad that is signed with the same Apple ID that the AirPods are connected to.

What does it mean when AirPods are detected near you?

Apple's 'Item Detected Near You' notification requires iOS 14.5, or iPadOS 14.5 or later. And it can mean that any Find My network accessory is with you, perhaps attached to an item like AirPods that you've borrowed.

How do I remove someone else's name from AirPods?

How do I reset my AirPods Pro from previous owner Reddit?

What happens if someone resets my stolen AirPods?

However, if the thief has reset the AirPods to factory default, then Lost Mode won't work on them. If the original owner has somehow managed to track the AirPods down, you won't get in trouble with the police as long as you have a record of the purchase.

How do I register my AirPods?

Go to the Home Screen. With your AirPods in the charging case, open the charging case and hold it next to your iPhone. A setup animation will appear on your iPhone. Tap Connect.

What happens if you put someone else's AirPods in your case?

If the case is the same model as your AirPods then there shouldn't be a problem. This means that if you have an AirPod Pro you can use someone else's AirPod Pro case. But, you can't use AirPods in an AirPods Pro case. The dimensions just aren't the same.

Can I still track my AirPods if they are connected to someone else's phone?

You can't find your AirPods if someone connects to them on their device. AirPods do not have Wifi access and only function through a Bluetooth connection. Thus, stolen AirPods will remain operational and untrackable. You can track your AirPods only if they connect to your device and sync to iCloud.

Can someone delete my AirPods?

Well, if the thief has an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, they can easily reset the product and make it their own. Unfortunately, there's no way you can block your lost or stolen AirPods from getting used by another person. The AirPods do not connect to Wi-Fi, which means you cannot remotely control them or lock them.

Why do my AirPods keep saying they're not mine?

The popup “Not your AirPods” may appear when you connect your AirPods to a device other than your iPhone. It can also appear if you have disconnected your AirPods from the Bluetooth connection.

How do I remove previous owner from AirPods Pro?

Are AirPods location tracked?

If you've lost or misplaced your AirPods, you may be able to find them if you use the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac that you've 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 has been separated from your AirPods.