How to Add AirPods to Find My iPhone
Losing your AirPods can be frustrating, but thanks to Apple’s Find My feature, you can track them just like your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Setting this up is simple, but there are a few things you should know to make sure your AirPods appear in the Find My app.
What You’ll Need
- A pair of AirPods (AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max)
- An iPhone or iPad signed in with your Apple ID
- Bluetooth turned on
Step 1: Connect Your AirPods to Your iPhone
- Place your AirPods in their charging case and open the lid.
- Hold the case close to your iPhone.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to pair them.
- Once connected, your AirPods will automatically link to your Apple ID.
Step 2: Enable Find My iPhone
If you haven’t already, make sure Find My iPhone is turned on:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap your name at the top, then choose Find My.
- Select Find My iPhone.
- Turn on:
- Find My iPhone
- Find My network (helps locate AirPods even when offline)
- Send Last Location
Step 3: Check if AirPods Are in Find My
- Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
- Tap the Devices tab.
- Scroll to see if your AirPods appear in the list.
If they’re connected to your Apple ID, you’ll see their location when they’re nearby and connected via Bluetooth. For AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and AirPods Max, you can even use Precision Finding for more accurate tracking.
Troubleshooting Tips
- AirPods not showing up? Make sure they’re paired correctly with your iPhone.
- Using someone else’s AirPods? Only the owner can link them to Find My with their Apple ID.
- Battery low? If your AirPods are out of charge, you’ll only see their last known location.
Final Thoughts
Once your AirPods are set up in Find My iPhone, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you can track them down if they go missing. The process is automatic as long as your AirPods are paired with your iPhone and Find My is enabled.
