AirPods are among our favourite Apple products, thanks to their simplicity and seamless integration with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. But, as with all wireless devices, they can be easily lost when you’re out jogging or your faithful dog mistakes them for a crunchy treat. Show Do you soldier bravely on with a single pod, or is there a way of buying just one of Apple’s earbuds? You’ll be happy to hear that there’s a solution, and in this article we show you how to replace a lost AirPod. Tips for finding a lost AirPodBefore you whip out the credit card, you can try using the Find My iPhone app, as this can also track AirPods. You’ll find a complete step-by-step guide in our How to find lost AirPods article. Replacing a single AirPodThe evidence suggests you’re not alone when it comes to having an incomplete set of AirPods: in fact, Apple provides a service specifically for those who want to replace just one of the earpieces at a time. This isn’t free, unsurprisingly, but it does drastically reduce the cost of replacing an entire set of AirPods, plus it saves the solitary unit and its case being discarded and ending up in a rubbish tip somewhere. At the time of writing, these were the costs for replacing a lost AirPod:
If you’ve damaged or lost your AirPod Charging case, then this can also be replaced for the following prices:
Sadly, lost AirPods are not covered by AppleCare+, so you’ll need to order a new one if the previous bud has gone missing. To purchase the replacement AirPod you can either call into a store (if they’re open) or visit the AirPod Support page where you can choose which ear the replacement AirPod will be for and place the order. While you’re looking at spending money on new audio equipment, you should also check out our guides to the best wireless earbuds and best Beats headphones, to see if there are other products that you might prefer to AirPods. If Apple is the way you want to go, though, read our AirPod Pros vs AirPod comparison to see what differences there are between the two models, plus best AirPod deals to see if you can save some money. Content is created by CNN Underscored’s team of editors who work independently from the CNN newsroom. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more Jacob Krol/CNN CNN — They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and that’s unfortunately true of my Jabra Elite Active 75t earbuds case that magically disappeared at the end of a leisurely stroll up and down the strip. After briefly lamenting the fact that I’d soon be dealing with dead earbuds, I quickly discovered that I could just purchase a replacement case on Amazon for $40, and I hit the buy button right away. If you’ve encountered a similar situation with your AirPods, Jabra Elite buds or a handful of other top wireless earbuds, you may be able to do the same without spending $100 or more on an entirely new pair. Here’s how to purchase replacement and protective parts for some of the most popular earbuds out there, as well as some tips for tracking down your buds when they go missing. Jacob Krol/CNN Go directly through Apple Find yourself dealing with an errant AirPod or a missing case? You have a few replacement options, including going through Apple’s support page directly. Unfortunately, you’ll need to pay a pretty decent price for replacement earbuds and cases, which aren’t covered by Apple’s AppleCare+ for Headphones plan. AirPods Pro earbuds replacements cost $89 per bud, $99 for the wireless charging case and $4 for a single set of ear tips. For the standard AirPods, you’ll have to pay $69 per earbud, $59 for the basic charging case and $79 for a wireless charging case. This replacement service also applies to the Beats Studio Buds ($79 per earbud and for the charging case) and the PowerBeats Pro ($99 per earbud and for the charging case). Buy first- and third-party replacements at retailers You’ll pretty much have to go through Apple to replace an individual AirPod, save for a handful of eBay listings. However, many of these listings are for refurbished models that may have been worn by someone else, so keep that in mind if you decide to go that route. Fortunately, there are a few more options out there for replacing your case and eartips, both from Apple and third parties. You can get Apple’s wireless charging case for the standard AirPods for $67 on Amazon right now. The AirPods Pro case isn’t sold on its own at most retailers, but there are a few decently well-reviewed third-party AirPods Pro cases out there (including this $37 model). Just note that we haven’t tested these and can’t vouch for their reliability.
Finding AirPods Pro ear tip replacements around the web is much easier, with lots of popular options out there, like this $12 set that gets you six total pairs, or this $25 black foam option that gives you a different look and feel from Apple’s tips.
Mike Andronico/CNN Not an AirPods user? We’ve found replacement parts for some of the most popular earbuds out there, including some of our picks for the best true wireless earbuds, though they’re unfortunately pretty few and far between. We’ve also included a few case cover options for your existing charging cases, which add features like extra ruggedness and keychain clips that can help keep them from going missing. Since we haven’t tried these options out, we’ve largely picked out some of the more popular and well-reviewed models on the web. Replacement cases
Protective cases
Before you splurge on a new case or set of replacement buds, it’s worth trying to track down the ones you’ve lost. Fortunately, most top earbuds offer some sort of tracking functionality that allows you to pull up their general location on your phone. Here are a few of the options out there — note that all of them will require you to enable at least some degree of location tracking on your phone.
Note: The prices above reflect the retailers' listed price at the time of publication. Thanks for subscribing! Your welcome email is on its way. Receive product recommendations, reviews & deals several times a week. By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy How much would it cost to get one AirPod replaced?How to Replace Lost AirPods or AirPods Case. Can I replace just one AirPod?You can replace a single AirPod (left or right AirPod) or a Charging Case for a fee. Use our “Get an Estimate” tool to review potential costs if you get service directly from Apple. If you go to another service provider, they can set their own fees, so ask them for an estimate.
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