Can AirPods Use Any Case? [Explained!]

AirPods have been steadily growing in popularity for the past several years thanks to their reliability and clean, modern look. However, because they are so small, it’s easier to lose them or their case or even both. So the question is, if you have lost your AirPods case, will you be able to use a different one to charge your AirPods?

AirPods can be charged with a case other than the original one. All that’s required to do is reset the AirPods by pushing the setup button on the back of the case. Once the button has been pressed, the AirPods can be paired with the new case on the iPhone under the AirPods settings.

Those little AirPods can be tricky to keep track of, but the good news is that if you need an emergency charger, you can quickly grab a friend or family member and borrow their case until you find yours. There are plenty of things you can do when you’ve lost your case or need to do an emergency charge. Read on for some more info on finding missing pods, pairing your pods, and more!

What Should I Do if My Case Is Lost?

As handy and fun to use as they are, AirPods can be a bit of pain due to their small size. They’re easily portable, of course, but they’re also quite easy to lose if you aren’t careful. Sometimes your AirPod(s) or case that has been lost can simply be found by using the FindMy app. However, sometimes they’re gone for good. Here are a few things you may want to know.

Using FindMy

The FindMy app should come standard on just about any Apple device, but if for some reason it isn’t on your phone, you can likely just download it from the AppStore with no problem.

If you have registered/paired all your Apple devices on your iPhone, they should all appear under the BlueTooth settings on your settings app. You can try finding your case by using the map and the sound feature on the FindMy app, and that should lead you to your AirPods or case in no time.

Replacing the Pods

Try as you might, however, your case might be lost for good, whether it’s been stolen or you simply lost it in a place that you’re not going to be able to find again.

Unfortunately, Apple warranties don’t cover lost items, though they will replace any missing items for a fee of $59 or more. Try using the FindMy app before anything else, but if you’re certain you won’t find it, then replacement might be the only thing left for you to do.

Pairing Step By Step

If you’re missing a case, you can use a different case to charge your AirPods. The only time this may not work is if you’re trying to match your pods with a case from a different model.

However, if you want to charge your AirPods, they must be paired with the case. This should be easy if you’ve ever paired AirPods before, but just in case, here’s a refresher!

First, put both pods into the new case. There’s a little status light inside the case that is usually green in between the slots for your pods. When the light starts to flash amber, that means the phone has detected the pods but they are not yet paired with the case. This means your AirPods are ready to be set up.

Press the setup button on the back of the case and hold it down for a few seconds. When the status light starts to flash again, that means the case is ready to be paired. Once you notice the flashing, open your phone, and you should be able to find a setup popup on the screen. Follow the instructions to finish pairing the pods with the case.

If you are concerned about losing your case in the future, it might not be a bad idea for you to buy a couple of extra cases. This can get expensive, of course, so you probably don’t want to buy more than two.

However, you won’t regret having a backup if your case gets lost one day and you have little to no hope of finding it. For all other inquiries, you can visit Apple’s website.

Pros and Cons of AirPods

Losing your AirPods is certainly bothersome, but they’re still fun to have and use. There are both pros and cons to having them, that’s for certain. Before you run out and buy that replacement case, you may want to be a little more aware of what those are. Here are a few you may want to consider!

Pros

First of all, AirPods are sleek and modern-looking. Apple has a real talent for creating products that are very aesthetically pleasing both inside and out with no sharp edges of any kind. AirPods are no exception. Their shiny white cases are smooth and sleek and a pleasure to hold. Plus, the AirPods themselves fit pretty nicely in one’s ears.

The Audio quality is pretty impressive, too. Most earbuds have subpar audio quality, and if you want something better you’ll have to buy a headset or something else really expensive. However, with AirPods, you’ll be treated to some pretty lovely sound that is just as good as that of a headset.

Cons

Unfortunately, there are a few flaws to be found with AirPods. For one thing, they’re super small. This is a perk most of the time because it means you can fit your earbuds in your pocket without having to worry about untangling them.

However, this also means that if they get lost, you’re going to have one heck of a time finding them. FindMy is a great app that could prove to be most helpful in this situation, but it doesn’t always work.

It’s nice to have AirPods in the car so you don’t have to drive with one hand while talking on the phone. But that’s only if you can manage to get both pods out of the case without dropping them. You will almost certainly need both hands to manage those pods, which can be inconvenient, especially while driving.