Almost all Apple products have a model and serial number, including the AirPods. The serial number is unique and important for different purposes. This way you need this with a repair and a serial number is also useful for sale.
Each product has its own unique number so that fraud or specific problems can be detected. The serial number can be consulted in various ways, for example you will find it on the original box (packaging).
Consult model and serial number of AirPods
It is not handy to search for the serial number on the box, because that box does not always stay with the device, for example after a move or second -hand purchase. That is why you can better find the unique identification number via a linked iPhone, iPad or Mac.
- Link the AirPods to an iPhone or iPad
- Navigate to ‘Settings’
- Tap the AirPods list
- Scroll in the AirPods settings down to ‘info’
- View the information with ‘model and serial number’
Bluetooth settings
In addition, you can also consult this information via Settings ▸ Bluetooth ▸ Tap the i-button next to the AirPods ▸ Check the data. In most cases you can also go through these steps when the AirPods are not connected to your iPhone or iPad. Handy if you have to find out the unique number if you are looking for AirPods.
Also visible on a Mac
Not only via an iPhone or iPad can you look up the serial number of your AirPods, this is also possible via a Mac.
- Link the AirPods to a Mac
- Navigate to ▸ Settings
- Click on the AirPods in the list
- Scroll in the AirPods settings down to ‘info’
- View the information with ‘model and serial number’
Via the device itself
Can you no longer connect the AirPods to your Apple devices? Finally, you can also find the unique serial number on the device itself. After all, it is printed on the AirPods itself.
If you have AirPods or AirPods Pro, the AirPods and the charging case have the same serial number. You can find the serial number on the bottom of the cover of your charging case. If you have AirPods Max, you can loosen the left magnetic ear cushion to see the serial number.