Lost AirPods

If you initially set them up properly, no one else will be able to connect them to their phone. Do you still see the AirPods when you use "Find My" or go to: https://www.iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID? If so, you should put them in "Lost Mode". See the 'Turn on Lost Mode for your AirPods' section in:

Find your lost AirPods - Apple Support

westscranton Said:

"Lost AirPods: i think my air pods were stolen, will i be able to find them when they are connected to the person's phone"

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Locating Lost Devices:

Perhaps these were lost?

Two Things...



I. Use Find My: Use the Find My App to Locate a Missing Device or Item - Apple Support

If Find My was enabled with these, then you may be able to find them there. Note that this is based off of the last time the device they were connected to was itself connected to the internet. This is because they do not have their own IP Address. So, use a site like Mapquest to backtrack to this location.

II. If Find My is Not an Option:

A. Backtrack your Locations:

Do it the olde fashioned way and backtrack your locations. For instance, if you were at a retail store, then stop in, asking the store manger if it was placed aside.

B. Lost-&-Found:

Chick with the Lost & Found department of the facility you were in, seeing if it has been handed over.

C. Contact Local Authorities:

See if the community police, or local security guards at the front door, can across it.

D. Use Craigslist:

Put a post on Craigslist, seeing if they have been found.

E. Go Here: How to Find your Lost AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max - Apple Support