You can add Beats to Find My iPhone through the Find My app on any Apple device

If you own Beats headphones or earbuds, you can track them the same way you track your iPhone or iPad — through Apple's Find My app. Beats devices with a W1, H1, or H2 chip (most models made after 2016) connect to your iCloud account automatically when you pair them with your Apple device. Once connected, they show up in Find My alongside your other devices, and you can play a sound to locate them if they go missing.

The process is straightforward: pair your Beats with your iPhone or iPad first, then open Find My and confirm they appear in your device list. You do not need to do anything extra — the connection happens in the background once pairing is complete. If your Beats do not show up, a few quick steps will get them there.

Key Takeaways

  • Beats headphones with W1, H1, or H2 chips automatically connect to Find My when you pair them with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
  • You must be signed in to the same iCloud account on both your Beats and your Apple device for them to appear in Find My.
  • Once added, you can play a sound on your Beats from the Find My app to help locate them if they are lost.
  • Older Beats models without W1, H1, or H2 chips cannot be added to Find My, but you can still use the Beats app to check battery level and connection status.

Check which Beats model you own

Not all Beats can be added to Find My. Your Beats must have a W1, H1, or H2 chip to work with the system. Most Beats sold in the last eight years have one of these chips, but older models do not.

To find out which chip your Beats have, go to Settings on your iPhone, tap Bluetooth, find your Beats in the list of connected devices, and tap the information icon next to the name. The model name and chip type will appear. Alternatively, check the original box or the Beats website — the product page for your model will list the chip type.

If your Beats have a W1, H1, or H2 chip, you are ready to proceed. If they do not, they cannot be added to Find My, though you can still use the Beats app to monitor their battery and connection.

Pair your Beats with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Your Beats must be paired with an Apple device before they will show up in Find My. If you have not done this yet, turn on your Beats and hold the power button until the LED light flashes (usually about 10 seconds). This puts them in pairing mode.

On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings, tap Bluetooth, and wait for your Beats to appear in the list of available devices. Tap the name to pair them. On a Mac, go to System Settings, click Bluetooth, and follow the same steps. Once paired, your Beats will automatically reconnect to that device whenever they are turned on and in range.

Confirm your Beats appear in Find My

Open the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Tap the Devices tab at the bottom of the screen. You should see your Beats listed alongside your other Apple devices — iPhone, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, or Mac.

If your Beats do not appear, make sure you are signed in to the same iCloud account on both your Beats and your Apple device. Your Beats inherit the iCloud account from whichever Apple device they are paired with, so if you pair them with an iPhone signed into one account and then use them with an iPad signed into a different account, they may not show up in Find My on the second device.

Play a sound to locate your Beats

Once your Beats appear in Find My, you can play a sound on them to help you find them if they go missing. Open Find My, tap Devices, select your Beats from the list, and tap Play Sound. Your Beats will emit a loud tone for about two minutes, making them easier to locate in a bag, under a couch, or in another room.

This feature works only if your Beats are powered on and within Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac — typically 30 to 100 feet depending on obstacles. If your Beats are out of range or the battery is dead, you will not be able to play a sound, but Find My will show you the last location where they were connected.

What to do if your Beats do not show up in Find My

If you have paired your Beats and they still do not appear in Find My, try these steps in order. First, make sure both devices are signed into the same iCloud account. Go to Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top, and confirm the account name. Then check that your Beats are actually paired — go to Settings, Bluetooth, and look for your Beats in the list of connected devices.

If they are paired but still missing from Find My, unpair them and pair again. Go to Settings, Bluetooth, find your Beats, tap the information icon, and select Forget This Device. Then turn your Beats off and on again, put them back in pairing mode, and pair them fresh. This usually resolves the issue.

If your Beats still do not appear after re-pairing, restart your iPhone or iPad. Hold the power button until the slider appears, drag to power off, wait 10 seconds, and turn the device back on. Then open Find My again. If the problem persists, your Beats may not have a W1, H1, or H2 chip, or there may be a deeper account or software issue that requires contacting Apple Support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I track my Beats if they are out of Bluetooth range?

No. Unlike AirTags or newer AirPods models, Beats rely on Bluetooth to connect to Find My. If they are out of range or powered off, Find My will show only the last location where they were connected. You cannot track them across a city or use Find My to locate them if they are lost far from your devices.

Do my Beats have to be paired with my iPhone to show up in Find My?

Yes. Beats must be paired with an Apple device signed into your iCloud account. If you pair them with a friend's iPhone or an iPad at a store, they will not appear in your Find My until you pair them with one of your own devices.

What if I have multiple Apple devices — will my Beats show up in Find My on all of them?

Yes, as long as all your devices are signed into the same iCloud account. Once you pair your Beats with one device, they will appear in Find My on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and you can play a sound from any of them.

Can I remove my Beats from Find My?

You cannot hide your Beats from Find My without unpairing them. If you unpair your Beats from your iPhone, they will disappear from Find My. To pair them again later, follow the pairing steps above.

Will Find My drain my Beats battery?

No. Find My does not use extra battery power. Your Beats battery drain depends only on how much you use them for listening to audio.