Can AirPods Be Tracked by Owners? What to Do If You Find Them

Discover how AirPods can be tracked and learn the best ways to return found ones to their owners.

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Yes, the owner can track their AirPods if they are connected to their Apple ID. If you found AirPods, it’s best to hand them in to local authorities or a lost-and-found service to help reunite them with their owner.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can you track AirPods if they are lost? Yes, if the AirPods are connected to the owner's Apple ID, they can be tracked using the Find My app on their Apple devices.
  2. What should I do if I find someone else's AirPods? It's best to hand them in to local authorities or a lost-and-found service to help reunite them with their rightful owner.
  3. How do AirPods connect to Apple ID for tracking? AirPods are linked to the owner's Apple ID through the Find My app, which allows for location tracking when they are out of the case and powered on.
  4. Is it illegal to keep found AirPods? Depending on local laws, it may be considered theft to keep found AirPods. It's advisable to report them to authorities or return them to their owner.

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