There's an easy trick for locating your lost AirPods - here's how to use it

There are two ways to get started: you can either do it on your iPhone or iPad (or iPod touch), or on desktop.

If you're using a computer:

1. Open iCloud.com
2. Sign in (you'll need your Apple ID and password for this)
3. Click on the icon that says "Find iPhone"
4. Click on "All Devices" and look for AirPods in the drop-down device list

If you're using your iPhone or iPad:

1. Locate the Find My iPhone app
2. Sign in using your Apple ID
3. You should see a list with all your connected Apple devices, including AirPods.

• A blue dot signifies the device that you're currently using
• A green dot means that the device is online
• A gray dot means that the device is offline. This could mean a variety of things, including that the device has run out of battery, is turned off, or is out of range. Still, the map should be able to show you where it was last connected. In the case of AirPods, if they eventually comes back online, you'll get a notification on whatever device you use them with.

You'll only be able to see one AirPod at a time on the map. Once you find the AirPod the map is showing you, put it in its case — once you refresh the map, it should show you where the other one is.

• If you're using iCloud.com, look for the button that says "Play Sound" in the upper right corner.
• If you're using Find My iPhone, tap Actions > Play Sound.

The sound will play for two minutes, getting gradually louder during that time. Once you find them, you can stop the sound.

You can either head into an Apple Store or start a service request online to replace them.

It will cost you $69 to replace an individual AirPod, and $69 to replace the case.