Yes, two people can wear one AirPod each, but it works best for listening to media, not phone calls, as only one microphone is active at a time; for seamless sharing, use Apple's "Audio Sharing" feature with two compatible sets of AirPods or Beats headphones connected to one device, or manually share by setting one AirPod to mono audio.
It is possible to pair the two separate AirPods together as long as they're the same generation. I was able to do this with my 2nd Gen AirPods. I lost one AirPod and bought a used replacement. When I put it in the charger case, it showed up with a different name. I unpaired my AirPod and repaired both together.
You can replace a single AirPod (left or right AirPod) or a Charging Case for a fee. Use our “Get an Estimate” tool to review potential costs if you get service directly from Apple.
While AirPods cannot be connected to two different devices at the same time, they do offer several pairing options that are particularly useful for users in Apple's ecosystem.
This feature, aptly named “Audio Sharing,” allows you to connect two sets of AirPods (or compatible Beats headphones) to a single source device, such as your iPhone or iPad. This means you can both enjoy the same music, movie, or podcast simultaneously, without the need for tangled wires or splitters.
Use multiple Bluetooth audio accessories at once on an Android device. You can use your Bluetooth LE Audio headphones and hearing aid devices from the same Android phone with 2 or more people. Each person can use their own headphones.
You can replace a single AirPod (left or right AirPod) or a Charging Case for a fee.
For most AirPods models, when your AirPods are separated, you see the location of only one at a time.
How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro
Open the Settings app, go to Bluetooth, and tap the (i) icon next to your AirPods name. The Serial Number is listed here. OR, check the charging case lid (printed inside the hinge area). If you have only one AirPod, connect it to your device to reveal the serial number in Bluetooth settings.
As long as your AirPods are placed in a compatible charging container, they will charge. The 1st and 2nd generation models can share a case, but every other iteration of AirPods can only be charged by the same model.
Listen to music or movies with a friend when you pair your AirPods to someone else's iPhone or iPad. Let a friend with an iPhone or iPad who doesn't have AirPods borrow yours and easily connect to their device.
If you lost one AirPod, first use the Find My app to play a sound or see its last location on a map; if you can't find it, you'll need to buy a replacement AirPod (left or right) or the case from Apple, which you can then pair with your remaining one through the case's button, with costs varying by model but a replacement usually available for a fee.
Technically, stolen AirPods could be used by someone else, assuming the thief can pair them with another device. AirPods use Bluetooth to connect wirelessly to other devices, so unless the AirPods have been locked by the original owner or removed from their iCloud account, they could be connected to another device.
Did you lose an AirPod or your Charging Case? You can buy a replacement for a left or right AirPod or the Charging Case. Your replacement will be new. AppleCare+ for Headphones does not cover lost or stolen AirPods.
AirPods typically last around two to three years because users feel like they need to replace them. This is due to the lithium batteries slowly degrading over time.
While you wear AirPods, you can share what you're listening to with a friend who's also wearing compatible AirPods or Beats. Both sets of headphones must be paired with a supported iPhone or iPad.
For example, when you connect headphones to two smartphones, both smartphones will send audio signals to the speaker. This back-and-forth connection can drain power faster. Disconnect from unused devices in your Bluetooth settings for better battery life.
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