BLE 5.3 Compatible

How to Find Your Lost Apple AirPods 4 in Minutes

The AirPods 4 introduced an open-ear design without silicone tips, making them more prone to slipping out during walks or commutes. Their H2 chip broadcasts a stronger BLE 5.3 signal than previous generations, which means EarBuddy can detect them from slightly farther away — typically up to 35 feet indoors. Because the standard AirPods 4 lack the U1 chip found in the AirPods Pro 2, precision finding through Find My is not available, making a BLE scanner like EarBuddy especially valuable.

AirPods 4 Bluetooth Specs

Bluetooth Version

BLE 5.3

Detection Range

30 feet indoors

Battery Life

5 hours (30 with case)

Weight

4.3g per earbud

Chipset

Apple H2

Water Resistance

IP54

Audio Codecs

AAC, SBC

Case Battery

30 hours

Price

$129

Release Year

2024

Why Find My Can't Find Your AirPods 4

Find My can show the last known location, but if your AirPods 4 are offline or out of Bluetooth range of any Apple device, it cannot actively guide you to them.

Step-by-Step: Find Your Apple AirPods 4 With EarBuddy

Your AirPods 4 uses BLE 5.3, broadcasting at 2.4 GHz with a typical range of 30 feet indoors. With up to 5 hours (30 with case) of battery life, there's a good chance it's still transmitting. Here's how to track it down:

Open EarBuddy and tap Start Scanning.

Walk slowly around the area where you last had your AirPods 4.

Watch the signal strength indicator — it increases as you get closer.

When the signal peaks, your AirPods 4 are within a few feet.

Check under cushions, in pockets, or between seat gaps.

Ready to Find Your AirPods 4?

Download EarBuddy and start scanning in seconds. The Bluetooth radar works with all BLE devices — no pairing required.

Download EarBuddy to Find Your Apple

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I find my AirPods 4 if they are dead?

If the battery is completely dead, no Bluetooth signal is emitted. EarBuddy works best when your AirPods still have some charge. The case also emits a BLE signal while it has battery.

Does EarBuddy work better than Find My for AirPods 4?

Find My shows last known location on a map. EarBuddy complements it by giving you a real-time radar that shows signal strength as you physically search, helping you pinpoint the exact spot.

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