Worried that you have fake AirPods, or are about to buy some? This article provides some foolproof tips and tricks to help you spot fake AirPods.
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The most foolproof way to tell if your AirPods are fake is to go straight to the source: Apple. Apple has an online page for checking the warranty status of a product. Simply enter your AirPods’ serial number and if they’re there, they’re real. If they’re not, you’ve spotted a fake AirPod. Here’s what to do:
In your web browser, go to Apple's coverage checker tool.
You can find the serial number for your AirPods on the box or, if you've already paired them with your iPhone, by going to Settings > Bluetooth and tapping the i next to your AirPods' name.