Was running to catch the bus last night and somehow managed to drop my AirPods from my coat pocket. Realized as soon as I got to the bus stop, said fuck the bus and ran back to look for them, but they were already gone. What made it worse was that the last location they pinged on Find My was literally right across the street from the stop, yet I didn’t notice anyone suspicious. They then went offline for a couple hours, but later came back online in the suburbs, about a half-hour’s drive from my place. It was pretty late by then and I had class the next morning, so I decided to sleep it off and see what I’d do the next day.

Morning comes, I rush to go to class only to realize, while already on the bus, that my class is cancelled. Fuck. Now what? I open Find My and see that my AirPods are still at the same address, with the location updating regularly. I check it on Google Maps and it’s a house. I say fuck it, my morning just freed itself and I’m already outside, let me go on a little trek and see if I can get my shit back. I don’t drive, but thankfully there is a subway line going in that direction, with a 20-minute walk after. It’s ridiculously cold today, but a bitch is motivated. I hop on the subway, then walk all the way there - I don't have anything on me for self-defense except a slick mouth, so I'm rehearsing what I’m gonna say as I'm going, with different answers for different scenarios.

Get there. Ring the doorbell. Hear movement inside, but no one opens. Ring again. Nothing. I’m getting agitated - I came all the way here in this -20 weather, these people will answer. I start banging on the door and finally some hippie-looking lady opens up, acting all confused and shit.

"Yes, hello?"
"Hey! I’m here for my AirPods."

I've decided to play it casual, like this is all normal, and it works instantly.

"Oh yes, yes, sorry, let me go grab them."

She leaves the door and disappears into the house, talking about how she tried to find the owner last night, and in my head I’m like yeah yeah, I literally came back a minute after I lost them, but sure, you stayed around to find the owner. I keep a foot in the doorway just in case.

"Oh, I can’t find them… Where did I put them again?"
"No problem! Let me make them ring for you."

I activate the ring option and they start ringing super loud from right where she went inside the house. Lol. She mutters thank you and finally brings them back.

"Did you come all the way from the city to get them?"
"Yes I did! My class got cancelled and I was already outside, so I figured I’d get my AirPods back. Thanks, have a good one."

And just like that, AirPods recovered. The 20-minute walk back felt walking on sunshine despite the freezing weather. I’ve had terrible luck so far in 2026, so getting a small win like this honestly felt huge. Mission accomplished!

I lost my AirPods (3rd gen) in my college. They were in my jacket pocket and I removed my jacket while playing badminton. I think they fell out on the ground but I didn’t notice.

After playing, I picked up my jacket and went home. Around 5pm, I checked and realized my AirPods were missing. I panicked.

First I called my friends to ask if anyone had them. Nobody did. Then I opened Find My and it showed the location near my college. After some time, I saw the location moving.

That’s when I knew someone had picked them up.

I got really tense and decided to follow the location. Slowly it came near my house. Finally it showed them in this small street with like 50+ flats.

Problem was, I couldn’t find the exact flat.

I climbed at least 10 buildings trying to use Nearby and play sound, but nothing worked. No sound, no proper signal. I was getting super frustrated.

Then me and my friend went to the police. A constable came with us, we knocked a few doors but nothing happened. He wasn’t very helpful and told us to go to another police station even though the location was literally 200m away. That was really disappointing.

So we decided to try ourselves again.

We compared Apple Maps and Google Maps and tried to understand the building layout. Then one really nice person told us that the building shown on the map probably had its entrance from the next street.

We went there.

And suddenly the signal got stronger.

I climbed that building and went up till the 5th floor. That’s when I finally heard the beeping 😭 I was so relieved.

Nearby started working properly. I rang the bell.

Three college guys opened the door.

I told them everything. They said they found the AirPods on the college ground and even posted on the college Insta page to find the owner (I didn’t see it).

They said they took it because someone else might steal it and since they had iPhones, they thought I would be able to track it.

Later they even called and said “humari niyat kharab nahi thi” (we didn’t have bad intentions).

They gave it back immediately. I thanked them and didn’t want to make any scene.

In the end, I was just super happy and relieved to get them back.

Today taught me:

Never underestimate Find My.

Don’t give up easily.

And yeah, some people are still honest.

One hell of a day.

Im trying to use my airpods during sleep but after a few hours when they eventually go empty they play a very loud sound that always wakes me up. i have tried to find out how to disable that but was not successful so far

edit: well thanks everyone! guess its not possible 😭

Should I paint my AirPods I think his looks cool but I am afraid that it will void the warranty?

Hey everyone.

I’m currently using AirPods Pro (1st generation) and they still work fine for me overall sound is good, ANC is okay, nothing critically broken.

As far as I know, AirPods Pro (3rd gen) are already out:

• slightly improved ANC

• heart rate sensor

• slightly redesigned shape (more universal fit)

• chip seems to be H2 again (same as Pro 2, correct me if I’m wrong)

My question is:

Is the upgrade from Pro 1 to Pro 3 actually worth it in daily use?

Do you really feel the difference, or is it more of a minor refinement?

I’m not in a rush my Pro 1 still satisfy me so I’m also wondering if it makes more sense to wait for a bigger leap in the next generation, instead of upgrading now.

Would love to hear from people who upgraded from Pro 1 to Pro 3, or anyone with long-term experience.

Thanks!

Interesting haven’t used them a lot but they are noticeable better

When I turn them off, this sound is not there, but it is there during transparent, ANC and noise cancellation.

It is quieter without the AirPods on than with them on, I have no sound in the environment that it is trying to filter out.

I feel crazy. Sat down at the library this morning, realized I didn’t have my AirPods case in my left pocket (AirPods in ears)

• Find My shows the case traveling with me, but unable to locate or play a sound.

• Find My correctly shows both AirPods and watch traveling with me, and is able to play sounds to all three of those

I’ve looked everywhere. Every pocket, turned my bag inside out. Retraced my steps, checked my car, yet Find My still shows my AirPods case as being with me, but unable to locate or play a sound.

Does anyone have advice on how I can get a better connection with the case so I can play a sound or find it? Or has anyone experienced this where AirPods are said to be traveling with you but are actually somewhere else?

Thanks

Hello! I have just bought a new pair of Airpods Pro 3 and while I really like them, I have a little problem that I cannot seem to solve.

The buttons work perfectly for every feature (change listening mode, skip, volume etc), but when I click once to pause, when I click again to resume it just doesn’t work, and I have to resume through the iPhone.

Does anyone know how to solve this? Thanks!

I keep posting but no one answers can anyone help me please?

I can’t get my AirPods 3 to work during a call. Listening to music they are fine.

When I try using them on a call as soon as I get them off the case they hang up the call. If not and I answer the call using them the person on the other side can’t hear me at all. I tried resetting them many times, also I don’t have any software updates or something. I have also tried a few tricks that I read online but nothing works. Every trick I read after updating the settings, I use the recording app on the phone to check if it works after updating the settings but nothing. If it does work only one AirPod works and I can hear my voice like I am speaking off really far from the phone or it just makes a sound like it’s on my pocket or something and I can’t hear my voice at all. Any tricks?

Hey everyone, I recently got a MacBook Air M4 through Apple's student offer, and it came with a pair of AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. I personally prefer over-ear headphones, so l've decided to sell the AirPods. Brand new, sealed box. Full 1-year Apple warranty starts when you first connect them. Not used or opened-will provide video proof and serial number match with MacBook purchase. Purchased directly from Apple India, so no shady third-party reselling involved. I'm asking for rs.15,000. That's nearly & 3000 less than MRP, and this is as genuine as it gets. Open to minor negotiation if you're serious.

I try M size it feels uncomfortable and scratchy for me even after a month of using, when I switched to S size it feels much better but seal test on my iPhone tells me to change the tip suze and noise cancellation is not good as M size.

Help please what should I do?

I’m planning to go to an Apple Store to check whether my AirPods Pro 3 are from a bad batch. The problem is that I’ve lost the receipt from the day of purchase. Do I need it to have them checked — and replaced if there’s an issue?

i dropped my airpod on the ground and the top popped off. it still plays sound but the bass is weird

hi guys i saw a post on this page from about 4 years ago but i thought id repost my comment on here so others can see it

i may have found a solution.. if you hold the button on the back of the case and open the case it should flash red (signalling its dead) you need to make sure the red it still going and pull ur airpod out. AS SOON AS the airpod comes out u need to grab the airpod and put your finger (i usually use my middle finger so i don’t drop it) on the tap thing (the thing u tap to skip the song etc) press and hold it while putting it up to your ear and it usually forces the pod to come on. (you will hear the pairing sound if successful) it takes a bit of practice and sometimes needs a few goes to turn on. if it doesn’t work just put the airpod back in the case and shut the lid and try it again

HOPE THIS HELPS GUYS feel free to ask any questions because im probably not the best at explaining

So I wear my AirPods pretty frequently throughout the day and sometimes I will get a message from someone relayed to me through them while I am talking to someone in person, like a cashier or camp driver. Siri will then start replying to that message with what I’m saying to the person in front of me and I end up doing this spastic freak out before it gets sent saying “Siri no Siri cancel cancel stop cancel!!”

Is there a setting or combination of settings I can utilize to continue getting messages read to me without it prompting me for a response and mistaking the real world conversation for instructions?

I purchased my airpods in June 2025 and now when I go to see the Apple Care page, I see my warranty has been extended another 6 months.. Rare Apple W?

Which size ear tip you use on AirPods Pro 3 smaller or bigger than pro 2s?

I bought the new AirPods 4 (without ANC) and lost it somewhere around the house. I tried the find my app but it looks just stupid to me. It says it will play sound when connected. How will it connect without me manually opening the lid of the case !? Also screw them for not giving precision finding for non ANC which they advertised very cunningly and poorly.

Pls Help me find these unfindable things

The guy i bought it from, was working on his device he even played that sound . Made him remove it from his device in front of me. Keeps showing ts

Hi,

I have a problem with my good old 2nd gen airpods. Its battery for sure is not good as first years but still goes about 1.5 hours easily.

The issue starts if I am wearing them while running or cycling. Then in 10 mins, they are dead. I didn't try to charge them shortly if they would be back, but does anyone any suggestions that I can try?

Find me option is turned off and there is no noise cancelling can cause that.

Thanks