How To Connect Replacement Airpod To Iphone

Best answer: If you lose a single AirPod, you can purchase a new one from Apple. From there, you can pair the new AirPod unit to your existing one. However, the replacement must match the generation of your current AirPod.

Don't call it basic: Apple AirPods 2 (starting at $159 at Amazon)
The best: Apple AirPods Pro ($248 at Apple)

Yes, you can

If you can't find one of your regular AirPods, Apple does allow you to order a replacement for $69. The company will also sell you a replacement AirPods charging case for $59. Apple also sells the 2019 wireless charging case for $79.

A replacement AirPods Pro is $89, while the charging case for this model is also $89.

Apple AirPods vs. Apple AirPods 2

Because the original AirPods and second-generation AirPods use different chips, you can't match one with the other. In other words, a W1-powered AirPod won't work with an H1-powered AirPod 2. When ordering your replacement AirPod through the Apple website, you'll be asked for the serial number, which is located on the original Charging Case that came with your AirPods. With this information, Apple will send you a compatible AirPod unit as a replacement.

Did you really lose it?

Before spending a dime on a new AirPod, try to locate it using the Find My iPhone app for iOS. With the app, you might be able to find the missing earbud as long as you're within Bluetooth range. If that doesn't work, you can think back to the last place you had the AirPods, and maybe you can find the missing one there. At the minimum, by backtracking, you might be able to get close enough to the missing AirPod to activate the Find My iPhone feature.

Pairing

Once you receive your new AirPod, you can pair it with the other by following the regular directions for pairing AirPods to your iPhone. Once completed, you're good to go.

To do this, you must first place both AirPods in the rechargeable case. From there, with the case open, check the status light. It should flash amber. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for five seconds. The status light should flash white. If it still flashes amber, connect the case to power, close the lid, and wait 10 minutes.

Next, on your iPhone, go to the Home screen. Open the case and hold it next to your phone. You'll see setup animation appear on your iPhone. Tap Connect, then Done. Both AirPods are now paired with your iPhone.

Get them!

Apple AirPods 2

The original times two

In 2019, second-generation AirPods arrived that feature an all-new H1 chip. The earbuds, like the original, can automatically pair across all of your devices using the same Apple ID. AirPods can last for up to five hours between charges. The included case (available wired or wireless) provides an additional 24 hours of power.

Or these!

AirPods Pro

Apple AirPods Pro

Best accessory of the year?

In late 2019, Apple surprised us all by introducing the AirPods Pro. Offering noise cancelation, more battery life, and a better fit than the regular AirPods version, the AirPods Pro is arguably the best new product of the year.

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