Replacing a lost AirPod or its case costs between roughly $69 (older models) and $119 (newer models) for a single piece, with AirPods Pro units generally being more expensive, but the price drops significantly to a small fee (like $29-$39) if you have AppleCare+ coverage. Without coverage, you can expect to pay the retail price for a replacement unit from Apple, so checking the Apple "Get an Estimate" tool is best for your specific model and coverage status.
Replace a lost AirPod
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.
The Apple Limited Warranty covers your AirPods and the accessories that come in the box with your product against manufacturing issues for one year from the date you bought them. Apple-branded accessories purchased separately are covered by the Apple Limited Warranty for Accessories.
Out-of-warranty AirPods cost $69 USD to replace each earbud, the wireless charging case or the MagSafe charging case, while the wired charging case is $59.
Say you need to replace one AirPod ($89) and fix the case ($49). That's $138 total. For that money, you could get a new pair of base-model AirPods. In this case, new is better than fixed.
To locate your AirPods, you must turn on Find My on a paired device (such as your iPhone or Mac) before they're lost. See Turn on the Find My network. You can turn on the Find My network to see the location of some AirPods models even when they're out of range of your device.
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.
AirPods can be tracked through Apple's Find My app, but only while they're still connected to your Apple ID and haven't been reset.
Most Apple software and hardware products include unlimited complimentary support incidents within the first 90 days of product ownership, or longer if required by applicable law. See the support-related materials included with your Apple product or visit the AppleCare Products page for more information.
Replacing an AirPods charging case typically costs between $59 to $99. However, if you have an AppleCare+ plan, you'll only need to pay $29 to replace a damaged charging case.
No, you cannot charge AirPods earbuds directly without their charging case because the case contains the necessary battery and charging contacts to power the individual earbuds; the AirPods themselves lack ports or direct wireless charging capability, requiring the case to function as the intermediary charger, though you can charge the case itself.
You can replace a single AirPod (left or right AirPod) or a Charging Case for a fee. Apple Authorized Service Providers can set their own fees, so find one near you to get an estimate.
Did you lose an AirPod or your Charging Case? You can buy a replacement for a left or right AirPod or the Charging Case.
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.
Keep in mind that you'll need an Apple ID, your AirPods need to be registered to your account to use this service, and it costs $89 per earbud.
With AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, you pay a $149 service fee (deductible) for a replacement iPhone if it's lost or stolen, plus any applicable taxes, for up to two incidents every 12 months, provided "Find My" was enabled and throughout the claim process.
Yes! 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.
If your AirPods are mixed up with someone else's AirPods, you'll both get an alert that says "AirPods Mismatch." Use the Find My app to locate your missing AirPods and play a sound to help you identify which AirPod is mismatched.