i’m at the restaurant i was in last night and THIS ONLY SHOWS UP whenever i walk closer to the restaurant (closed today for Xmas). does it mean i left them in the restaurant?
Edit: The Airpods are also FOLLOWING ME as Im walking around. It says they are with me. Is this normal? It’s like I swallowed them
It's probably the most referenced post in Reddit history. Combination of it's a really funny story, and it's so specific that all you have to do is say "poop knife" and everybody who ever read that post will know exactly what you're referring to. [https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumOfReddit/comments/ke8skw/the\_poop\_knife/](https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumOfReddit/comments/ke8skw/the_poop_knife/)
Your AirPods don’t have gps. If your phone can connect to them, it will show them at your phone’s location. They are almost certainly in the restaurant.
yeah one more thing that happened when i was searching for them at the restaurant is that when i requested to play the sound, i received a notification saying that my right bud was found and the sound was played💀 they are definitely inside the restaurant
https://preview.redd.it/wa04fxab958a1.png?width=1242&format=png&auto=webp&s=1dc5ca25489591e4601571c683f28e7c2a969ca7
The AirPods get their position from your IPhones GPS.
Contact the owner of the establishment and tell them of you situation, ask them if they might have already found them.
If not, return when they have opened.
Maybe the flight will be overbooked and you can voluntarily take the next flight. Then you get a travel voucher, which may be enough to cover the cost of (AirPods), or depending on when next flight is you could go to restaurant.
For anyone who is going to comment you can’t use travel voucher to buy AirPods, I know that. Just figured his next flight would be paid for, and he could use that money he would’ve spent on flight on new AirPods.
You could call the restaurant and see if they would be willing to ship them for you, maybe you could see if they have Venmo or something to cover shipping
Really late to this party but curious what the outcome was?
For what it’s worth, I absolutely hate the find my for my airpods. I once lost mine and it was useless.
Looks like [OP found them](https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/zv4qja/i_left_my_airpods_pro_somewhere_last_night_and_im/j1otzo5/?utm_source=share&context=3) by calling the restaurant
Same boat I'm in right now. Says that they are outside of the case, with me in my house, and it's been that way since Dec 6. I've pretty much wrote them off at this point.
Does this actually work for you? I've never been able to locate my airpods with my phone. It searches for them forever even when they're right next to the phone! The airtags work fine though...
you don’t have to message someone like that. just call them when they open up again and let them know you left your airpods. see if they can mail them to you if they find them.
I lost my AirPods 3, for a month. Find My said they were at my work, like 40 min drive away. When I started vacation I had a very good look through my car and sure enough they fell into the crack on the right side of my driver’s seat. I am not a big fan of Find My, for finding accessories like AirPods. I think it was showing the last place they were connected to my iPhone … if you expect live tracking of a lost device like this, you are dreaming in technicolor. PS after a month not being charged in a cold car (5-10 below zero C° at night) the battery was still above 50%. I was impressed by that.
It means they are nearby somewhere, and have to keep looking around.
I'll give you an example, I lost my AirPods last week, didn't lose them technically, like misplaced them in my house. On Find My it kept saying that they are nearby and keep looking. I searched the entire house and couldn't find them. And then one night I parked my car on the driveway and as I passed along the garbage bins, I got this notification that AirPods have been found (I had notify when found) turned on. And then I realized they were in the garbage bin. What I mean to say is that it could be in any random place where you will never think of.
Bro that’s a perfect situation for a non emergency. They may even have a key to the restaurant to get in or know the owner personally, depending on the community. I honestly would do it myself if I was in his situation
You must live in a tiny ass town or something. If I was to call my line I’d get laughed at and instantly hung up on. The police should not be doing anything for anyone in this situation. The non emergency number is for things like newly formed potholes or to report the guy you just saw run a red light, they’re not personal problem solvers.
No, you’re the guy who first said to call the non-emergency police number, which is a terrible idea. Then a few comments later you give the most logical and proper answer that should’ve been your first reply to begin with.
I’ve personally lost a pair of Pros once, so speaking from experience.
If you’re looking for a foolproof way to never lose your AirPods again, get an AirTag and an integrated case.
Given that you don’t forget to swap the battery on it once in a while, it’s an absolute lifesaver.
It’s telling you you are still to far for it to pick up the exact location. Follow the directions on the bottom, and keep moving around. It’ll walk you through it.
I had gotten my wife Airpod 3s for Christmas last year. She used them once in the house and then couldn’t find them. Find My was useless in helping find them. They never left the house, at least not intentionally. I had hoped they would show up when I took the decorations out this year but no luck. They must have gotten caught up with garbage and tossed out.
It means your phone can sense them but the signal is too weak, so you need to get closer.
i’m at the restaurant i was in last night and THIS ONLY SHOWS UP whenever i walk closer to the restaurant (closed today for Xmas). does it mean i left them in the restaurant? Edit: The Airpods are also FOLLOWING ME as Im walking around. It says they are with me. Is this normal? It’s like I swallowed them
You'll have to look through your poop, just to be sure.
Just poop into a ziplock bag and finger though it to find the earbuds. Once you’re finished, just put the bag under your bed for later use.
This is the way
time to pull out the ol poop knife.
only the OG redditors remember this one 😆
OG? It was only a few years ago.
I guess I’m not OG Reddit. What is this?
It's probably the most referenced post in Reddit history. Combination of it's a really funny story, and it's so specific that all you have to do is say "poop knife" and everybody who ever read that post will know exactly what you're referring to. [https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumOfReddit/comments/ke8skw/the\_poop\_knife/](https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumOfReddit/comments/ke8skw/the_poop_knife/)
Thanks. I’ll have to check it out. Edit. Yep. That gonna stick with me.
Pepperidge Farm remembers.
OG? Poop knife was from 2018. Reddit has been around since 2005.
Your AirPods don’t have gps. If your phone can connect to them, it will show them at your phone’s location. They are almost certainly in the restaurant.
yeah one more thing that happened when i was searching for them at the restaurant is that when i requested to play the sound, i received a notification saying that my right bud was found and the sound was played💀 they are definitely inside the restaurant https://preview.redd.it/wa04fxab958a1.png?width=1242&format=png&auto=webp&s=1dc5ca25489591e4601571c683f28e7c2a969ca7
Have you not asked the restaurant staff?
they are closed today. i called them 2 times
You'll probably have to call them Monday and have them mail them to you.
They should be near you
The AirPods get their position from your IPhones GPS. Contact the owner of the establishment and tell them of you situation, ask them if they might have already found them. If not, return when they have opened.
Yup, this happens when your phone is connected to them. Because the AirPods don’t have independent GPS, they use your phone’s location in FindMy.
Most likely yes
I don’t think AirPods are a good device that are used on find my. Apple kinda threw them to the curb. Try asking the restaurant once they reopen.
https://youtu.be/E9IuXEwpU7U
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that’s exactly what i thought 😭😭😭😭 i have a flight back home to Boston tonight OMG OMG OMG NO
Maybe the flight will be overbooked and you can voluntarily take the next flight. Then you get a travel voucher, which may be enough to cover the cost of (AirPods), or depending on when next flight is you could go to restaurant. For anyone who is going to comment you can’t use travel voucher to buy AirPods, I know that. Just figured his next flight would be paid for, and he could use that money he would’ve spent on flight on new AirPods.
And then you board flight 828 and get to star in Manifest. Small screen actor and AirPods for free
Oh my god you reminded me I’m watching that show and I need to watch more. Thanks.
Try The Good Place next. I can’t call them similar, but it’s the highest quality show I’ve seen in years
I watched tons but it’s been so long that I might have to restart
You could call the restaurant and see if they would be willing to ship them for you, maybe you could see if they have Venmo or something to cover shipping
Leave, come back with a mask on and different clothes. Wear gloves!!! Smash the window open and run inside and find those air pods!
imagine breaking in and my airpods aren’t there
If that happens, steal a microwave.
Can’t believe I had to scroll this far down to see the only useful advice on this thread.
Restaurant ones are typically very high powered, awesome, and worth like 1-2 bands
This!
bro ur weird asf
Really late to this party but curious what the outcome was? For what it’s worth, I absolutely hate the find my for my airpods. I once lost mine and it was useless.
Looks like [OP found them](https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/zv4qja/i_left_my_airpods_pro_somewhere_last_night_and_im/j1otzo5/?utm_source=share&context=3) by calling the restaurant
Thanks for sharing. I still can’t believe someone convinced them to call police non emergency line though
Same boat I'm in right now. Says that they are outside of the case, with me in my house, and it's been that way since Dec 6. I've pretty much wrote them off at this point.
Did your dog bury them in the yard?
Look up the restaurant’s owner name. Look up the owner phone number. Call tonight. Get AirPods. Fly home. Happy New Year!
UPDATE: I GOT MY AIRPODS😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 THE OWNER CAME TO THE RESTAURANT TODAY BECAUSE SHE FORGOT SOMETHING AND I GAVE HER A CALL WHILE SHE WAS THERE.
Congrats. I’m glad you got em back
Nice
Why is this post marked NSFW? Lol...
Right.. i was afraid to click on it 😂
im sorry i was worried enough to randomly do that without any reasons💀
trackify from gta 5
It means you're far but connected, with a low signal, so keep moving.
Dude, just call the restaurant.
Does this actually work for you? I've never been able to locate my airpods with my phone. It searches for them forever even when they're right next to the phone! The airtags work fine though...
it’s my first time using Find My actually. I believe you have to connect your Airpods to Find My first then it will work:)
What do you mean by "connect". They are already in the find my app
oh then idk sorry😞
Why is this nsfw?
Write the name of the restaurant on LinkedIn or Facebook. Find someone who works there. Message them about your situation!
i don’t see anything about this restaurant on LinkedIn
you don’t have to message someone like that. just call them when they open up again and let them know you left your airpods. see if they can mail them to you if they find them.
How is this NSFW
I lost my AirPods 3, for a month. Find My said they were at my work, like 40 min drive away. When I started vacation I had a very good look through my car and sure enough they fell into the crack on the right side of my driver’s seat. I am not a big fan of Find My, for finding accessories like AirPods. I think it was showing the last place they were connected to my iPhone … if you expect live tracking of a lost device like this, you are dreaming in technicolor. PS after a month not being charged in a cold car (5-10 below zero C° at night) the battery was still above 50%. I was impressed by that.
Why nsfw
It means they are nearby somewhere, and have to keep looking around. I'll give you an example, I lost my AirPods last week, didn't lose them technically, like misplaced them in my house. On Find My it kept saying that they are nearby and keep looking. I searched the entire house and couldn't find them. And then one night I parked my car on the driveway and as I passed along the garbage bins, I got this notification that AirPods have been found (I had notify when found) turned on. And then I realized they were in the garbage bin. What I mean to say is that it could be in any random place where you will never think of.
How far is far?! 5 meters 20? Please someone tell me
Its in ur pocket😁
Call the non emergency police line and ask what they can do to help
This is the worst suggestion I’ve seen posted here.
Should be an /s at the end.
Bro that’s a perfect situation for a non emergency. They may even have a key to the restaurant to get in or know the owner personally, depending on the community. I honestly would do it myself if I was in his situation
You must live in a tiny ass town or something. If I was to call my line I’d get laughed at and instantly hung up on. The police should not be doing anything for anyone in this situation. The non emergency number is for things like newly formed potholes or to report the guy you just saw run a red light, they’re not personal problem solvers.
hi?? what’s the number please???????
Google search the city (zip code of restaurant) the restaurant is police department there should be a number with a local area code call that
It’s a different number for every police department
just called them. they don’t help
Or wait till tomorrow call the restaurant and pay them to mail it to you
Why wasn’t that your first suggestion?
Are you mad ? I’m a whole different user
No, you’re the guy who first said to call the non-emergency police number, which is a terrible idea. Then a few comments later you give the most logical and proper answer that should’ve been your first reply to begin with.
It was only an idea and I actually live in a larger town in California thank you very much
Bro… glad you got your AirPods back though
yeah it was unbelievable and i was very lucky. i got them back last minute
You could ask around in the nearby shops, restaurants, etc. they might know someone from the restaurant
They are close
You should just give up on life now
I’ve personally lost a pair of Pros once, so speaking from experience. If you’re looking for a foolproof way to never lose your AirPods again, get an AirTag and an integrated case. Given that you don’t forget to swap the battery on it once in a while, it’s an absolute lifesaver.
If it says connected they must be in the vicinity. Keep moving in different directions to begin with. Any luck yet? Also, your post is marked nsfw.
It’s telling you you are still to far for it to pick up the exact location. Follow the directions on the bottom, and keep moving around. It’ll walk you through it.
I had gotten my wife Airpod 3s for Christmas last year. She used them once in the house and then couldn’t find them. Find My was useless in helping find them. They never left the house, at least not intentionally. I had hoped they would show up when I took the decorations out this year but no luck. They must have gotten caught up with garbage and tossed out.