The AirPods Pro and AirPods Max are receiving a new firmware update that enables the network support “Find My“This novelty has been present in the iOS 15 code since the first betas, but the company, along with other functions, decided to delay its launch.
Until now, AirPods could be located through a map or through a sound from the ‘Search’ app, as long as they are connected to the iPhone. Those users who lost their headphones out of range of their devices could access the app to check where the last connection occurred and activate the directions to reach them. However, if the AirPods were in motion – for example, in a backpack – they could hardly be located.
Now with the new firmware, it is it is possible to know where the AirPods are even when they are not within reach of the iPhone. To do this, Apple makes use of a network made up of millions of devices; the “Find My” network. It uses low-latency Bluetooth connection so that the headphones connect privately to other people’s terminals and thus can send the last location to the owner’s iPhone, iPad or Mac. The same dynamic as AirTags, in essence.
Precise search comes to AirPods Pro and AirPods Max
The search with precision is another of the novelties that come to the Apple headphones. This feature allows find himyou AirPods lost through on-screen prompts. Therefore, if the headphones are hidden under the sofa, using this function can be useful to find them quickly. The search with precision of the AirPods, yes, does not include the arrows and animations that we do see in the AirTags.
Apple also add the possibility to activate a lost mode. In this case, the AirPods will display contact information, such as the phone or a personalized message, if someone finds the earbuds and tries to link them to your iPhone. It is also possible trigger a notification so that iOS 15 warns if the AirPods have been found or if they lose connection with the iPhone.
This new feature is only available on AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, since some of the functions are present thanks to the H1 chip. It is very likely that the feature will also make its way to the rumored third-generation model. The firmware update is done automatically, but it is best to keep the AirPods inside the charging case, within reach of the iPhone and have enough battery. If the headphones are connected to your Apple ID, they will appear in the Search app automatically.