How to know if the AirPods you are wearing belong to you

Introduced in 2017, AirPods became one of the most recognizable Apple products. You can often see someone wearing them in their ears while walking, running, or riding public transport. And when we are surrounded by so many people, the question inevitably arises: is it possible identify some AirPods at a glance and thus avoid possible confusion?

Obviously if you just bought them, you will find out what model of AirPods you have In your hands. Or in your ears. Or in a charging case. But if it’s a gift or if you’ve had it for a long time, you might find it hard to remember if it’s first, second, or third generation, Pro or Max. Not only this. If you lived with a lot of people, would you know how to identify your AirPods and distinguish them from others?

The question may seem silly, but This won’t be the first time someone has been confused. jacket, bag or phone. And that in the latter case, you can look at the home screen and see if it has your own background or someone else’s. But with some AirPods, this is not the case. If you haven’t engraved them, they are identical.

Fortunately, there are several ways find out if you’re wearing AirPods they are your property or you have confused them with someone else’s. Let’s see how.

• The importance of the model number
• Identify your AirPods from your iPhone
• Identify AirPods with Charging Case
• Find the model number on AirPods
• What if I need a serial number?
• Determine the charging case for your AirPods
• The latest charging cases
• Find lost AirPods

The importance of the model number

There is usually no problem identifying your AirPods. if you always keep them in the charging case. or if you have them tied to your iPhone via a Bluetooth connection. But it can happen that two or more people have the same type of AirPods at home, in class, or at work, and the unthinkable happens.

Is this your case or just if you want Find out which AirPods model you have in your hands, the key is in model number. Each pair of AirPods has its own an identification number. Just like any Apple device you buy or own. Knowing this number will help you get information about your warranty if you need to have it repaired or the year of manufacture.

AirPods Models and model numbers:

• AirPods 1st generation (introduced in 2017): A1523, A1722
• AirPods 2nd Generation (introduced in 2019): A2032, A2031
• AirPods Pro 1st Generation (introduced in 2019): A2084, A2083.
• AirPods Max (introduced in 2020): A2096
• AirPods 3rd generation (introduced in 2021): A2565 and A2564.
• AirPods Pro 2nd Generation (introduced in 2022): A2931, A2699 and A2698.

Identify your AirPods from your iPhone

The first way to find out the model number of your AirPods is by pairing with your iPhone. Easy how to go to Settings > Bluetooth or Settings > your AirPods. In versions prior to iOS 14, you may have to go the route Settings > General > Information.

Once upon a time Bluetooth, you will see a list of paired devices. Click on the information icon next to the name of your AirPods and you will see a number of important details such as model name, model number, serial number, etc. Solved.

One of the signs that the AirPods you are wearing does not belong to you is that your iPhone he will ask you to tie them up like you the first time. Something that shouldn’t be necessary. It is also possible that you will see a message like You are wearing an AirPod like discovering these AirPods for the first time.

Identify AirPods with Charging Case

Another way to find out if the AirPods you are wearing belongs to you is via charging case. Note that both devices they are connected. And while you can use a different charging case to charge your AirPods battery, according to Apple’s official support, if you do it as is, the status indicator will flash yellow. This happens when the charging case and AirPods they are not a couple. It could be a specific bug or a different AirPods or charging case.

On charging case status indicator remember these options:

• flashing white light: Appears when the pairing button is pressed.
• Green light: case opened. If there are AirPods inside, they charge.
• amber light: Indicates that the battery in the case and/or AirPods is low.
• flashing yellow light: There was a problem pairing the case and AirPods.

Find the model number on AirPods

If you do not have an iPhone at hand, but only AirPods, they will give you information what you need. No need to ask Siri. Your AirPods have serial numbers written on them, along with other relevant data and symbols. He model number it’s in the first line of text at the bottom of the AirPod. On AirPods Max, you’ll find this text under the left ear cup.

What if I need a serial number?

Model numbers are used to identify the AirPods model. But if there is confusion between two AirPods with the same model number, things get more complicated. So you have to look at serial number. Last difference in each unit devices from others.

There are several ways to find it. We’ve seen the first one before, from your iPhone. Going to Settings > Bluetooth and entering the information menu of your AirPods, you will see the serial number among other information of interest to you. If you have connected your AirPods to your Mac, you will find their serial number in System Preferences > AirPods.

You will also find serial number in that charging case your AirPods. That’s why you should always keep them in a case. And in the case of AirPods Max, the serial number is also on the left panel.

Finally, a serial number to identify your AirPods. appears in original box in which the headphones came. If you are one of those who keep boxes for memory or just in case, on the sticker you will see model number And serial number.

Determine the charging case for your AirPods

And if what you need to find out is charging case model? Some people stick stickers on it to distinguish it from the rest. Or directly ask Apple to record something. But it’s normal that all charging cases look very similar. The problem is similar to the one we encountered when identifying AirPods.

Apple’s official support page says that “To find out which AirPods charging case you have, you can use status indicator location and other details. Let’s see what details it refers to:

• Charging case with zipper. Introduced in 2017. Model number A1602. You can use it with AirPods 1st and 2nd generation. They are taller than wide status indicator located inside the body and serial number It’s at the bottom of the lid. At the bottom of the case, you have a Lightning connector.

• wireless charging case. Introduced in 2019. Model number A1938. You can use it with AirPods 1st and 2nd generation. They are identical to the original charging case, but with status indicator off. He serial number It’s at the bottom of the lid. At the bottom of the case, you have a Lightning connector.

• AirPods Pro Charging Case. Introduced in 2019. Model number A2190. Exclusive to AirPods Pro. They are wider than they are tall. The status indicator is located on the front panel. It has a Lightning connector at the bottom. He serial number it is at the bottom of the cover and usually ends in 0C6L or LKKT.

The latest charging cases

• MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro. Introduced in 2021. Model number A2190. Identical to the previous charging case. The difference lies in serial numberwhich usually ends in 1059 or 1NRC.

• MagSafe charging case for AirPods 3rd generation. Introduced in 2021. Model number A2566. It is narrower than previous charging cases. you will find serial number at the bottom of the lid.

• Lightning charging case for AirPods 3rd generation. Introduced in 2022. Model number A2897. It is identical in appearance to the previous case, but without wireless charging.

• MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro 2nd Generation. Introduced in 2022. Model number A2700. Wider than narrow. It differs from other cases in that external speaker to indicate the charge and battery status.

Find lost AirPods

After we’ve looked at all the ways to identify your AirPods, recognize their model, and do the same with the charging case, we have to find out. what happens if you can’t find your AirPods. This can easily happen as these are wireless headphones and they can fall or we can leave them in one place. from the charging case.

Apple has been thinking about this since the beginning, so if you can’t find your lost AirPods, the Find My app is here to help. It’s free and available on your iPhone and iPadAlthough you can download it if you don’t have it installed. It’s also present on Mac, Apple Watch, and on the iCloud website. And it works for any Apple device. tied to your Apple ID.

To find AirPods from the Find app, you’ll need tie them up to your iPhone and your Apple ID. So once the app is open, you can ask for it play sound in your headphones. If they are nearby, you will hear it instantly. Or that he gives you his approximate location if you forgot them in the dining room or at a friend’s house.