We could lose those little AirPods anywhere, anytime.
Modern problems require modern solutions.
Using Find My, you could play sound on your AirPods using your Apple gear and find their location.
Its like playing hide and clap with your AirPods.
A new problem arises when the AirPods are out of range, and you get the sound pending notification.
Here Ive shown how you could find your AirPods when playing sound isnt an option.
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Why is Sound Pending on Find My AirPods?
If you lose your AirPods and if they are still connected via Bluetooth to your iPhone, iPad.
You will get the sound pending notification.
Also, check out our separate post oncan you charge AirPods without the case.
How to Find My AirPods When Sound Pending?
There are other ways to relocate your AirPods when the playing sound feature is unavailable.
you could use the Find My app and get their location on the map.
When you launchFind Myon your machine, go to theDevicestab.
Select AirPods from the list.
In case you have 1st or 2nd-generation AirPods, you will see theDirectionsbutton.
Tap it to open maps which will show the last location of the AirPods when they were online.
But if they are in Bluetooth range, there will be theFindbutton.
Tap it to get their current location even when they are out of their case.
Start by moving your iPhone a bit until the AirPods get connected to the gadget.
Just choose AirPods from the paired devices list and tapMark As Lost.
WithLost Modeturned on, you will receive a notification when the AirPods come online again.
The AirPods will also stay connected to your Apple ID.
That way, if someone else uses your AirPods, youll be able to see his location.
you’ve got the option to also lock your AirPods, so others cannot use them.
But before that, you check out how tofind lost AirPods that are offline.
FAQs
Why does it say sound pending on Find My iPhone?
Instead, youll receive a notification that says sound pending.
Will Find My AirPods play sound when in case?
Find My AirPods wont play a sound if they are in the case.
you’ve got the option to still find them using directions.
Can you play a sound in Lost mode?
Let me know if theres anything Apple related you want to know.
See you in the comment section.
