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Airpods Pro 2: Everything we know so far

Apple will likely release the Airpods Pro 2 during today’s “Far Out” event. This new generation could bring a new design, innovative Lossless support, as well as fitness sensors for the first time. Head below as we round up the latest rumors about this product that could launch during the iPhone 14 event.

Airpods Pro 2: New form factor?

By the beginning of 2022, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Airpods Pro 2 would feature a new form factor design closer to the 2021 Beats Fit Pro. With that, these wireless earbuds would lose their sterns by likely featuring an in-ear wingtip design.

Then in June, a new leak by 52audio – which correctly predicted the Airpods 3 design – shows that Airpods Pro 2 will likely feature a similar design to the current generation, but with a tweak on the ear tips.

Rumors also believe the charging case will remain 21mm thick, while it will be 46mm tall and 54mm wide. For comparison’s sake, the current Airpods Pro charging case measures 45.2mm tall and 60.6mm wide.

As of now, no leaker or analyst predicted new colors for the Airpods Pro 2, although it’s likely that Apple will maintain only a white version of the product.

Features

Lossless support

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo was also the first to report that Apple is planning to bring Lossless support to the Airpods Pro 2. He wrote back in January:

We expect Apple to launch Airpods Pro 2 in 4Q22 with new selling points, including a new form factor design, support for Apple Lossless (ALAC) format, and a charging case that can emit a sound for users to track. We are optimistic about the demand for Airpods Pro 2 and estimate shipments will reach 18–20mn units in 2022.

By the end of 2021, Airpods’ creator addressed the limitations of Bluetooth in an interview. Gary Geaves, Apple’s VP of Acoustics, has said that Apple would really like a wireless standard that allows for more bandwidth.

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“Obviously the wireless technology is critical for the content delivery that you talk about,” he says, “so we have to concentrate very hard on squeezing the most that we can out of the Bluetooth technology, and there’s a number of tricks we can play to maximize or get around some of the limits of Bluetooth. But it’s fair to say that we would like more bandwidth and… I’ll stop right there. We would like more bandwidth,” he smiles.

If analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is right, Apple is probably adopting a new standard to offer Lossless support with Airpods Pro 2.

New chip and low-energy Bluetooth support

9to5Mac sources confirm that the next-generation Airpods Pro – codenamed B698 – will feature the next version of the H1 chip, Apple’s own audio processor. In addition, references for LC3 codec support on the Airpods Max beta firmware tease that Airpods Pro 2 could be the first to add Bluetooth 5.2 support.

This codec will bring more stability and efficiency to wireless earbuds. Not only that, but this new standard will help Airpods Pro 2 improve the sound quality for voice calls and songs with higher-bitrate support. Although low-energy Bluetooth and LC3 codec don’t promise “Lossless Bluetooth,” they will surely improve sound quality by a lot.

Health sensors

Kuo also believes that “Airpods may support health management functions in the future,” corroborating previous reports.

A study led by Apple shows how Airpods could be used to monitor respiratory rate. The study found that this audio can be a “viable signal for passively estimating” respiratory rates, also making it a more cost-effective way of doing so compared to traditional healthcare.

Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman first believed Airpods Pro 2 would have new fitness tracking features, but by the beginning of July, the journalist said Apple won’t add any health sensor to this year’s model.

This years’ Airpods Pro are unlikely to get heart-rate monitoring. As I’ve been reporting for a while now, Apple is gearing up to launch new Airpods Pro later this year.

Lightning or USB-C connector?

In May, Kuo predicted that this wireless earbuds charging case will still feature a Lightning port for charging, dashing hopes for a switchover to USB-C this year.

Kuo reported in May that Apple is currently testing the iPhone 15 with a USB-C port for charging. The analyst also predicted that when (or if) the iPhone switches to USB-C charging, Apple will also transition Airpods and other accessories to USB-C.

In June, 52audio speculated that the updated charging case for the Airpods Pro 2 will switch to USB-C based on its leaked images, as you can see here.

When will Apple release Airpods Pro 2?

The original Airpods Pro was first released by the end of 2019. Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Airpods Pro 2 is expected to enter mass production during the second half of the year. He also notes that Airpods Pro 2 will be manufactured in Vietnam, signaling a reduction in Apple’s reliance on China.

This comes after the Wall Street Journal reported that Apple has informed some of its suppliers that it wants to shift production from China to hubs in Vietnam and India.

Previously, Kuo said Airpods Pro 2 would launch around Q4 of 2022, meaning the product could see the light of day around September-November, depending on Apple’s plan to announce this product alongside new iPhones, Mac, or iPads. With an event scheduled for September 7, this could be the perfect time to see the company unveiling this next generation.

How much will Airpods Pro 2 cost?

As of now, rumors don’t account for Airpods Pro 2 pricing. Currently, the first generation costs 249. If Apple adds new health sensors to this product Lossless support, it’s likely that Apple could increase its price tag up to 50.

It’s also important to take a look at the company’s strategy with Airpods 3. Kuo described it as a “failed product segmentation strategy,” by saying Apple will likely discontinue Airpods Pro when launching the new model.

Airpods 3 orders for 2-3Q22 have been cut by 30%. Due to the failed product segmentation strategy, demand for Airpods 3 is significantly weaker than for Airpods 2. Airpods Pro may get discontinued after Apple launches Airpods Pro 2 in 2H22 to avoid repeating the same mistake.

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The online shopping giant is selling the latest model of the Airpods Pro—which have generally retailed between 200 and 230 for previous models—with wireless charging case for 159. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the new Airpods which add MagSafe. This means you can hold the earbuds near a MagSafe charger and they will snap firmly into place and start charging.

In our testing, the previous model of the Airpods Pro earned a place on our list of the best wireless headphones, as well as our ranking of the best headphones overall, for their great battery life, incredible noise cancellation and comfortable fit for most ears. The Pros connected to devices easily and the included silicon ear tips come in multiple sizes to fine-tune your preferred fit.

The AirPod Pros also have Active Noise Cancelation, which registers environmental noise around you and automatically dampens it, making them an excellent companion for both traveling and working from home. (If you plan on taking your earbuds on the go, you may want to consider Apple’s 29 AppleCare for headphones—while it doesn’t cover loss, AppleCare does provide repair or replacement for a fee of 29 for up to two accidental damage incidents during the covered period.)

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What Hi-Fi? Verdict

The noise-cancelling Airpods Pro can be beaten for sound, but they are a joy to live with and use all day, every day – especially if you’re an Apple device user

Pros

• Exceptionally comfortable
• Strong noise-cancelling
• Balanced, easy-going sound

Cons

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Divisive though the original Airpods were, they have certainly been a hit. In fact, Apple claims the standard Airpods are the most popular headphones in the world.

But, despite their abundance and the rather magical user experience they offer (for Apple fans especially), the Airpods have their flaws. The second-gen model brought with it a boost in sound quality, which the Airpods 3 then took further once again, but they’re still a fair way from delivering the sonic satisfaction of the very best wireless earbuds at their price point.

The fit is a bigger issue: one-size-fits-all might be the approach, but for some people the Airpods simply don’t fit at all. And while some appreciate the non-invasive fit, the complete lack of noise isolation makes them ill-suited to certain scenarios.

These are all issues that Apple has sought to address with the Airpods Pro, which sit above the standard Airpods and have now evolved into the Airpods Pro 2 (which boast improved features and sound quality) that went on sale on 23rd September 2022.

By combining the magic of the original Airpods with active noise-cancelling, Apple has designed the Airpods Pro as a best-of-all-worlds device and, while not the best-sounding noise-cancelling earbuds for the money, they are still an utter joy to own and use.

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Price

The Airpods Pro launched at £249 (249 / AU399), but since our original review, they’ve been replaced by the Airpods Pro 2. Their successors launched in September 22 and Apple raised a few eyebrows when it announced there wouldn’t be any price hike for the new pair.

Shop around and you might find be able to find the originals with a discount, but we’d still recommend a discounted pair of Sony WF-1000XM4 or a pair of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 over them. If you want to stick with Apple, we’d suggest saving a little extra for the 2nd Gen Pros as they’re such a big step up from the originals.

Comfort

While there’s no denying the familial similarities between the Airpods 3 and Airpods Pro – the glossy white finish, protruding stem and bulbous body – there are clear differences, too. Most obvious is the silicone tip of the Pro model, which is shorter in length than on many in-ear headphones and elliptical rather than round.

That main body is chunkier, too – presumably to accommodate the extra components. The Pro’s stem was shorter than the original Airpods‘ one when they arrived, making them less conspicuous when worn, but now the Airpods 3 has mimicked that shorter-stem design.

Where the original Airpods responded to taps to the body, the Airpods Pro’s controls are located in the stems, which now contain force sensors (a design trait the new Airpods have also copied). A quick squeeze on either stem pauses or resumes a track (or answers an incoming call), a double-squeeze skips forward, a triple-squeeze skips back and a long squeeze switches between noise-cancelling modes.

However, we’re not completely convinced by this approach. The squeezes are fiddly to perform, particularly when running or cycling, which you may well do with the Airpods Pros thanks to their sweat- and water-resistance. They’re not as sports-focused as rivals such as the Bose Sport Earbuds and Beats Fit Pro, but running in the rain is all good.

The Airpods Pro generally stay in the ears well when running. They are so light (5.4g each) and comfortable that they can give the impression of not being secure, but they refuse to budge in action. Some people may manage to shake them loose, but they are much more secure in place than the original Airpods. Third-party fins/hooks that make the fit even more secure are also now fairly widely available and have been tried and liked by members of the review team.

Apple supplies just three pairs of tips, with two of those hidden beneath a flap at the bottom of the box. The message here is that the pre-attached, medium-sized pair should fit most, and you should only dabble with the others if there’s an issue.

You don’t even have to identify an issue yourself – click on the Airpods Pros in the Bluetooth menu of your iPhone and you’ll find, among other options, an ‘Ear Tip Fit Test’ that, when tapped, plays five seconds of music that’s analysed in order to identify any sound leakage. Get a green ‘Good Seal’ result and you’re ready to go, but if the Pros identify an issue you’ll be prompted to try a bigger or smaller tip.

This is an impressive feature, largely because the Pros don’t feel like most in-ear headphones in that they burrow into the ear canal significantly less and generally exert a lot less pressure. In short, they’re more comfortable, but that comfort can initially be mistaken for looseness.

Also contributing to the ‘barely there’ feel of the Airpods Pros is a series of vents that allows air to flow between your ear and the outside world. That might sound odd, but it reduces that pressurised feeling that you often get from noise-cancelling buds.

Build

The biggest change here is, of course, noise-cancelling, and Apple’s implementation is typically techie. Each Pro has two microphones: one on the outside to detect incoming noise that can be cancelled out by anti-noise, and one on the inside that detects any noise that makes it through the seal and also analyses how your music is responding to the individual geometry of your ear.

What’s most impressive is that the noise-cancelling is continuously adjusted 200 times per second. Apple claimed at launch that these were the only headphones to take this approach, but at the very least it’s now been repeated by Apple’s own Airpods Max on-ears.

The good news is that the noise-cancelling is effective. Predictable, constant noises such as a train are more or less eradicated, while less predictable sounds such as office chatter are reduced to a whisper. And, as promised, there’s no sense of the air being sucked out of your ears when you engage the noise-cancelling.

Apple has ignored the trend for user-selectable noise-cancelling modes. Instead, noise-cancelling is either on or off. The exception is the ‘Transparency’ mode, which actively allows sound in from the outside world.

Type True wireless earbuds

Bluetooth Yes (AAC, SBC)

Noise-cancelling Yes

Battery life 5 hours 19 hours from charging case

Weight 5.4g per bud

This is another extremely impressive feature. Many noise-cancelling headphones have a similar feature, but it often comes across as unnatural and synthetic, with some sounds amplified louder than others and the blend between external noise and your music seemingly not quite right.

Use Transparency on the Airpods Pro, though, and it’s remarkably similar to using a pair of completely non-isolating headphones. This is again down to the vents and continuous processing, according to Apple. There seems to be a slight enhancement to midrange sounds, which helps you hear voices, but it’s done subtly enough that it never feels anything other than completely natural.

Powering the whole experience is the same H1 chip that’s built into the second- and third-gen Airpods. This is already renowned for enabling a flawless wireless performance and supremely quick pairing. We’ve been living with the Airpods for years now and have experienced no drop-outs and have found the automatic pairing, which instantly connects to your phone when you insert an earphone, to be predictably brilliant. This feature was made even better towards the end of 2020 when Apple released a software update that allows the Airpods Pro to automatically switch between your Apple devices.

That same update brought with it support for Apple’s spatial audio technology, which adds virtualisation of Dolby Digital 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos soundtracks in a bid to make them more immersive. Via the Airpods Pro, this feature doesn’t hit the same, surprisingly cinematic heights as it does via the Airpods Max, and app support is patchy (Apple TV and Disney do, but Netflix and Amazon Prime Video do not), but it’s still very impressive indeed with the right content (try the opening of Gravity if you want to give it a go). It’s worth Apple Music subscribers checking out spatial audio tracks, too.

The H1 chip also allows Apple’s voice assistant to be invoked by the ‘Hey Siri’ command, although it can also be activated by a pinch of one of the stems. One disappointment is that Siri is the only method for adjusting volume without reaching into your for your phone’s controls. Other brands, including the H1 chip-toting Beats Fit Pro, have managed to squeeze physical volume controls into their true wireless earphones and we wish Apple would do the same.

Battery life is a claimed five hours for the earphones with another 19 hours from the charging case and, in our time living with the Airpods Pro, those figures have proved to be, if anything, conservative. The case itself is wider than that of the standard Airpods but also squatter, resulting in a package that’s actually not much larger in terms of volume. If the earphones run out of charge, five minutes back in the case will give you another hour of listening.

Sound

Sonically, Apple has taken the same approach with the Pro as with its other products, favouring clarity and a neutral tonal balance rather than lots of weighty bass.

That said, the performance does alter slightly when noise-cancelling is switched on. Playing R.E.M.’s Belong via Tidal and switching between noise-cancelling modes, we notice that ‘Off’ produces a slightly tonally richer and rhythmically crisper performance. There’s an extra warmth to Michael Stipe’s unusually deep, spoken vocals, a little more texture to that bubbling bassline, a more engaging punch to notes and greater overall cohesion.

Even here, though, the Airpods Pro aren’t quite able to match the sound quality of the Sony WF-1000XM3 (which in turn means they don’t reach the heights of the newer, even better-sounding WF-1000XM4). The Sony rival is that bit more dynamic and attacking, but the Pro do counter with a more easygoing nature that ensures nothing sticks out unpleasantly. Even the lowest quality Spotify streams sound acceptable.

The Pro also achieve something that few other in-ears do: they combine the directness inherent in the design with an open airiness that’s far harder to achieve. That feeling of the sound being pumped directly into your brain is far less intense here and, while you’re not quite fooled into thinking you’re listening out loud, there is a spaciousness that allows instruments to breathe.

There isn’t a ton of bass here, but that’s not to say that the Airpods sound lightweight – bass is just more balanced and considered. The midrange is where the Airpods Pro really shine, though, with vocals reproduced with plenty of texture and detail. There’s good sparkle to treble, too, but with no hint of brightness sneaking in.

But switch on Noise Cancellation or Transparency (which sound broadly the same except for added outside noise) and there is a small step down in sound quality. Here, there’s a touch of sibilance audible in the vocals of some tracks and a slight comparative lack of tonal warmth that’s most noticeable in the bass. significantly, timing takes a bit of a hit, which manifests itself in tracks losing a bit of overall impact, possibly down to all of that on-the-fly processing when noise-cancellation is enabled.

None of this is a huge issue and shouldn’t put you off using noise cancellation when you need to escape the noise of a plane, train or crowded office, or Transparency mode when you want to reduce the possibility of being run over when out for a walk. We would recommend switching both modes off when they’re not strictly necessary, though.

Verdict

The Airpods Pro can’t quite match the best-in-class true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds for sound quality, but the user experience and unprecedented levels of comfort still make them a very strong option in the category.

By combining that excellent noise-cancelling with a transparency mode that feels almost as natural as wearing non-isolating earphones, Apple has created a pair of earbuds as well suited to a long-haul flight as they are to a run around the block. For many people, the Pro model could be the only pair of headphones they ever need.

The Airpods Pro 2 make an even better case for that, delivering improvements across the board, especially where sound quality is concerned. If you’re looking for the best in-ear Airpods that you can currently buy, we’d strongly suggest you investigate the second-generation variant.

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The Best Apple Airpods Pro Tips and Tricks

You’ll enjoy your Airpods Pro even more if you know how to fully use and customize them. Here’s how to get the most out of Apple’s premium wireless earbuds.

Apple’s Airpods Pro are a significant upgrade over the regular Airpods. The base model allows you to listen to your favorite music and podcasts, talk to Siri, trigger features with a tap, check the battery charge, and find them if they’re missing. But with the Pro, you can get a better fit, fully enhance the audio quality, optimize battery charging, and take advantage of other cool features. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your Airpods Pro.

Take the Ear Tip Fit Test

One of the drawbacks with the regular Airpods is that they use a one-size-fits-all approach with an in-ear design that doesn’t necessarily fit all ears properly. If the fit isn’t snug, the Airpods can easily and quickly slip out of your ears. The Airpods Pro corrects that flaw by switching to an in-canal design with replaceable tips for small, medium, and large ear canal sizes (the 2nd gen Airpods Pro also offer an extra small option).

By default, the Airpods Pro are packaged with the medium tips, but you can easily change sizes. To switch out the current tips, pull firmly on them until they detach from the base. Position the new tips so that the center white circle meets with the center black circle on the base. Then push until they click into place.

To help you determine which of the three size tips will provide the best seal and sound, take an Ear Tip Fit test. To do this, attach one pair of the tips to the base of both Airpods Pro. Then insert both Airpods in your ears. On your iPhone, go to Settings Bluetooth. Tap the info icon for your Airpods Pro and tap the link for Ear Tip Fit Test. At the screen to test the fit of your ear tips, tap Continue, then tap the Play button. A short music clip plays.

Afterwards, the app will tell you if your current tips offer a good fit. If not, it will tell you to either adjust your tips or try a different size. Go through all three sizes until the app tells you that both Airpods have the Good Seal of Approval.

Change the Name of Your Airpods Pro

The name of your Airpods Pro appears in a few different places, but you’re not stuck with it. On your iPhone, go to Settings Bluetooth. Tap the info icon for your Airpods Pro, then tap the current name. You can then revise the existing name or delete it and create an entirely new name. When finished, tap Done.

Control Music With a Press

Control the flow of music by pressing the stem of either your left or right Airpods Pro. To do this, you’ll need to press the stem with your thumb and forefinger until you hear a low click. Press once to pause/play, double-press to skip forward to the next track, and triple-press to skip backward to the start of your current track or to the previous track.

Customize the Presses

By default, pressing and holding the stem of either AirPod Pro moves between Noise Cancellation and Transparency, but you can change that for one or both of them. With the Airpods Pro in your ears, go to Settings Bluetooth and press the info icon next to your Airpods. Under the Press and Hold Airpods section, tap the entry for Left or Right.

Here, you can keep Noise Control as the activated action when you long-press but add the Off setting to the mix by tapping its entry. Alternatively, you can change the action from Noise Control to Siri by tapping the entry at the top for Siri. As a suggestion, you may want to keep Noise Control enabled for one bud but switch to Siri for the other.

Adjust the Volume on 2nd Gen Airpods Pro

The second generation Airpods Pro enhance the earbuds with better audio quality and other features. One new option allows you to adjust the volume by swiping up and down on a sensor located on the stem of the Airpods. To enable this, go to Settings Bluetooth [Your Airpods info icon] Accessibility. Turn on the switch for Volume Swipe. You can also adjust the time between swipes to avoid accidental volume changes by selecting Longer or Longest.

Fire up some music or other audio, put your thumb on the stem of either AirPod, and use your index finger to swipe up or down on the control. As you do, the volume will increase or decrease.

Turn on Noise Cancellation

The Airpods Pro offers two different listening modes that can help clamp down on background noise. The Noise Cancellation feature blocks out virtually all background sounds, so this feature can come in handy in a noisy environment where you want to be able to clearly hear your audio.

Transparency mode muffles the background noise so you can still hear it without it interfering with your audio. This would be a good option for public places where you still need to hear announcements or otherwise remain aware of your surroundings.

Switch between Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode with a long press on the stem of either bud until you hear a chime. If you prefer to go through your iPhone, there are two options.

Open Control Center, then press down on the audio control. Tap the icon for Noise Control, then choose Noise Cancellation or Transparency, or just tap Off to turn off Noise Control altogether. You can also go to Settings Bluetooth [Your Airpods info icon], then tap Noise Cancellation, Off, or Transparency in the Noise Control section.

Tweak Accessibility Settings

To further control certain accessibility features of your Airpods Pro, go to Settings Bluetooth [Your Airpods info icon] Accessibility. Here, you can change the speed required to press the stems of your Airpods to pause, play, skip ahead, or go back. You’re also able to adjust the duration needed for pressing the stems to change the noise cancellation mode. Further, you can enable noise cancellation with one AirPod and control the volume swipe.

Improve Sound Quality

Introduced in iOS 14, a feature known as Headphone Accommodations enhances the audio from your Airpods by boosting softer sounds and certain frequencies.

Go to Settings Bluetooth [Your Airpods info icon] Accessibility Audio Accessibility Settings Headphone Accommodations and turn on the switch. Tap Play Sample to hear a sample, then tune the audio for a balanced tone across a range of frequencies, a vocal range for middle frequencies, or brightness for higher frequencies. You can also boost softer sounds slightly, moderately, or strongly.

You may want to try playing music, podcasts, audiobooks, or other audio from your own library to discover which settings work best for your own tastes. Alternatively, the audio output can be customized if you tap Custom Audio Setup and answer a few questions. Your audio settings will change based on your answers.

Turn on Spatial Audio

A feature introduced in iOS 14 and unique to Airpods Pro and the third generation Airpods is spatial audio, which brings head tracking and surround-sound effects to supported videos. To enable this, you must be running iOS 14 or higher and have your Airpods Pro firmware updated to version 3A283 or higher (Settings Bluetooth [Your Airpods info icon] Version).

Go to Settings Bluetooth [Your Airpods info icon] and tap Personalized Spatial Audio. Tap the setting for Personalize Spatial Audio. Tap Continue, remove your Airpods if you have them in your ears, and then allow your phone to scan your face. Now fire up a supported audio or video to hear Spatial Audio in action.

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The second-generation earbuds are down to 199 from 249.

The second-generation Apple Airpods Pro include longer battery life and a richer sound experience. Kara Birnbaum / NBC

Cyber Monday is coming to a close but we’re still seeing notable discounts on Select reader favorites, including Apple’s Airpods Pro. The second (and newest) iteration of these expert-recommended earbuds are at their lowest price ever, according to price tracker CamelCamelCamel. The first-generation Airpods Pro were a Black Friday 2021 bestseller. Discounted from 249 to 199, this deal — as well as other Cyber Monday sales — can be found across major retailers such as Target, Amazon and Best Buy. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or searching for a gift for your favorite college student or music lover, now might be the ideal time to snag a pair.

Airpods Pro (2nd Gen)

Loved by Select editors and experts alike, the second generation of Apple’s Airpods Pro are designed to provide a richer sound experience, thanks to smarter noise cancellation and more immersive sound than its predecessor, according to the brand. It includes four sizes of silicone tips, ranging from XS to L, to allow for a more customized fit.

Plus, you can adjust audio settings directly on the earbuds, swiping the stem to adjust volume or pressing on the pod to pause or play your music. These Airpods also exceed their previous model in battery life: They now offer up to six hours of listening time, and 30 hours of total listening time with the charging case, says Apple. And, if you’re concerned about misplacing your Airpods, no worries — they have a built-in speaker that will emit a loud sound with the use of the Find My App, making them easier to locate.