Apple Serial Number Check Apple ❲2026❳

iPhone / iPad / iPod touch:
Settings → General → About → Serial Number (tap and hold to copy).

Mac (macOS Ventura or later):
 → System Settings → General → About → Serial Number.
Older macOS:  → About This Mac → more info.

Apple Watch:
Settings → General → About → Serial Number (on watch or iPhone’s Watch app).

AirPods (1st/2nd gen, Pro, Pro 2, 3, Max): apple serial number check apple

Apple TV:
Settings → General → About → Serial Number.

HomePod / HomePod mini:
Home app → tap HomePod → settings gear → Serial Number.

Apple products come with a one-year limited warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support. By entering the serial number on Apple’s official coverage checker, you can see exactly how many days of repair coverage remain. If you paid for AppleCare+, the check will confirm the end date of your extended protection. iPhone / iPad / iPod touch: Settings →

If you find a lost Apple device:
Do not try to check serial number to find owner. Give it to police or Apple Store. They may identify owner via serial.

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Imagine you find a "great deal" on Facebook Marketplace. The seller claims it is a 256GB iPhone 14 Pro in Deep Purple, still under warranty.

Here is your apple serial number check checklist: Apple TV: Settings → General → About → Serial Number

If any step fails, walk away.

Activation Lock prevents a lost/stolen device from being used without the original Apple ID password.

If you are shopping for a second-hand iPhone or Mac, follow this script to stay safe:

Check for MDM (Mobile Device Management). Go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management. If you see a profile like "[Company] IT", this is a corporate-owned device that will lock you out.

Pay securely.

Did you buy a "Retina MacBook" but suspect it has a slower processor than advertised? The serial number tells Apple’s servers exactly what CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage color your device left the factory with. Third-party resellers often lie—Apple’s database never does.