how to find your airpod case without pods

To find your AirPods case without the AirPods inside, the ability to track it depends on the model of your AirPods case:

• AirPods Pro 2nd generation or AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation case: These cases have a U1 chip that allows you to track the case separately using the Find My app. You can open the Find My app on your iPhone or iPad, go to Devices, select your AirPods Pro 2nd generation, and then use options like Play Sound, Find, or map directions to locate the case even if the AirPods are not inside it

• Other AirPods models: Unfortunately, if your AirPods case does not have the U1 chip (which is the case for all other AirPods models), the case itself cannot be tracked separately because it lacks the necessary wireless technology. You can only locate the case if at least one AirPod is inside it and connected, using the Find My app. If the case is lost without the AirPods inside, you will need to find it manually by retracing your steps and checking common places where you usually leave it, such as desks, bags, car seats, or couch cushions

Steps to try if you have AirPods Pro 2nd generation or AirPods 4 case:

1. Open the Find My app on your iOS device.
2. Tap Devices and select your AirPods Pro 2nd generation.
3. Use Play Sound to make the case emit a sound.
4. Use the Find feature to get directions if the case is nearby.
5. Check the map for the last known location of the case.
6. Optionally, activate Lost Mode to receive notifications if the case is found

If you don’t have the AirPods Pro 2nd generation case:

• Use the Find My app to see the last location where your AirPods were connected with the case.
• Retrace your steps and check common spots where you might have left the case.
• Ask people around if they have seen it.
• Consider replacing the case if it cannot be found

In summary, without AirPods inside, only the AirPods Pro 2nd generation or AirPods 4 case can be tracked digitally. For other models, manual searching is necessary