If you get an alert in the Find My app that your AirPods setup is incomplete
You might get this alert if your AirPods fail to pair, or they partially pair (for example, if only the right earbud pairs successfully).
Your AirPods might take a while to pair. If you get an alert that they aren't paired or that pairing is incomplete, wait for a few minutes for the pairing to complete. Some AirPod models and some Find My features work only with the latest software version, so make sure you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
Learn how to pair your AirPods with your Apple devices
If you still get the alert, try these steps
Make sure that Find My is turned on. Open the Settings app, tap your name, tap Find My.
Tap Find My iPhone and make sure that both Find My iPhone and Find My network are turned on.
Make sure that Bluetooth and Find My network are turned on for your AirPods:
Open the Settings app, then tap Bluetooth, and make sure it's turned on.
Then tap the More Info button
next to your AirPods. Scroll down and make sure that Find My network is turned on.
If you haven't, turn on two-factor authentication for your Apple Account.
If you haven't, turn on iCloud Keychain.
In Settings, check for an alert to Update Apple Account Settings. If there's an alert, follow the prompts to complete setup.
Close the lid of your charging case, wait a few moments, then open the lid again.
After about a minute, pairing should be complete and the alert should no longer appear.
If your AirPods still won't pair, try these steps
Close your AirPods case with the AirPods inside.
Open the Find My app, tap Devices, then choose your AirPods.
Tap Remove or Remove This Device.
Go to the Home Screen on your iPhone or iPad.
Open the lid of your AirPods charging case. Then follow the on-screen instructions to reconnect your AirPods.
Learn more
Learn what to do if you try to set up an Apple device like AirPods, or an item like an AirTag or another Find My network accessory, and see a message in the Find My app that says it's paired to another Apple Account.
