[Explained] How to Find Lost AirPods Case Without AirPods Inside?

Replacement for AirPods and AirPods cases accounts for 5 to 7% of AirPods sold by Apple. This shows how many people lose their AirPods, the case, or both in the worst-case scenario. So don’t worry if you can’t seem to find your AirPods case after a visit to the gym or a walk to your local park. You are not alone.

So, if you were wondering how to find a lost AirPods case without AirPods inside, the bad news is you can’t. There’s practically no way to find a lost AirPods case without the AirPods inside. However, there are some alternatives.

Why You Can’t Find Lost Case without AirPods inside

AirPods are high-tech gadgets with Apple’s custom-built H1 chips inside them. This enables them to have all the advanced functionality that you have come to like about your AirPods. One of them being able to locate a lost or misplaced device.

However, the case doesn’t come with the H1 chip, rather it uses a custom cheaper chipset. Furthermore, it doesn’t have a built-in Bluetooth functionality either. So, locating it with Apple’s lost device functionality or any other third-party solution is not possible.

This practically cripples its findability, and you have to keep in mind that it’s designed that way for a reason. Apple designed the case as a carrying and charging device only. The case is not meant to help you in any way with connectivity.

With that in mind, let’s see some of the possible alternatives to finding your lost AirPods case.

1. Get a Replacement Case from Apple

You can order a replacement case from Apple. As we’ve explained before, your AirPods functionality, in no way, will be hampered with a different case. However, a replacement case from Apple, depending on your location and your model can cost upwards of 99 dollars. Go to their official repair page to find out how much exactly you need to pay for a replacement AirPods case.

2. Look into Third-Party Replacement Options

If you are looking to find a replacement AirPods case without putting a dent in your pocket, don’t worry. You can retain the full functionality of your AirPods with a third-party case as well. they usually cost around 10 to 20 dollars.

3. Borrow or Reuse Old Airpods Cases

If one of your family members owns an AirPods, you can borrow their case to charge your AirPods. Since you don’t need the case to connect your AirPods to your iPhone, you only need it for charging. So, if that’s taken care of somehow, you can keep using your AirPods without a case.

If someone you know has old or damaged AirPods, you can borrow their case as well.

4. Get the 2^nd Generation AirPods Pro

If you are someone who loses things often, consider getting the pricey AirPods Pro 2^nd generation. Because they offer one crucial feature that regular AirPods don’t. they come with a custom U1 chip that enables you to use the Find My app with precise tracking accuracy for your case. The AirPods Pro 2 also has an in-built speaker to help you find it by playing a sound.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Can you track an AirPod case?

Sadly, you can’t. Airpods, all three generations of them, and the Airpods Pro 1^st generation doesn’t come with the track my case feature.

How do I Find My AirPod case without Find My iPhone?

Without the Find My app on your iPhone, there’s no other way to find your AirPods or the AirPods case.

Can you use lost AirPods?

Yes, Apple, unfortunately, doesn’t support locking my device, as they do with iPhone or iPad, for AirPods. So, anyone can use your lost or stolen AirPods.

Final Thoughts

Once you’ve lost your AirPods case, there’s no other way to find it than resorting to the tedious find-it-physically method. Look in every possible place where you might have left it accidentally. Otherwise, order a replacement case. For every AirPods model, you can get replacement parts for the case, single or both AirPods, and even ear tips. Thanks for reading.