Identifying generations

AirPods model identification

If your device has iOS 14 or later, try this method:

• Select Settings > Bluetooth
• Find your AirPods in the list
• Tap the info button next to the AirPods
• Read the model number

Don't have iOS 14 or can't find the number according to the instructions above? Try this.

• Connect AirPods to your device
• Select Settings > General > About
• Find your AirPods in the list (make sure the case lid is open)
• Tap and find the model number

Recognize the AirPods generation.

• The 1st generation AirPods are models A1523 and A1722 (the 1st generation charging case is model A1602);
• The 2nd generation AirPods are the A2032 and A2031 models.