Check your AirPods’ model number to identify their generation
Knowing your AirPods’ generation can help you choose compatible accessories, check warranty cover and find out whether they qualify for software updates. Their appearance may not be enough to distinguish models, so checking the model or serial number is more reliable.
On an iPhone or iPad, connect the AirPods, open Settings and select them, or find them under Bluetooth and tap the information button; the model number appears in the About section. On a Mac, check System Settings. The number is also printed on the earbuds, or behind the left cushion on AirPods Max; compare it with Apple’s identification list. If needed, find the serial number in the same settings, on the charging case or packaging, then enter it on Apple’s coverage page to identify the model.
In short
- Model numbers are the quickest way to identify AirPods.
- Find the number in device settings or on the earbuds.
- Apple’s coverage page can identify a model by serial number.
Explained simply
Apple has released several generations of AirPods, its wireless headphones, and some models look much like others. Each has a model number that identifies its type and generation; a serial number is a separate identifier for an individual product.
The generation can matter when choosing replacement parts or accessories, and when checking which software features or updates are supported. It can also help establish whether a product is still covered by warranty, though cover depends on its purchase and service history.
Apple provides model numbers for its AirPods so owners can match a number to a product. The number can be found in the device settings or on the headphones, while the serial number can be used with Apple’s coverage service.
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Originally published by Engadget as “Here’s how to tell which gen AirPods you own”.