AirPods Insurance

Well, they are only little aren't they? Many people enjoy their Apple AirPods for running or when they are out walking, and, although they are made to fit snugly in your ear, there is always the possibility that you might lose them. You might pop them in a safe place and then totally forget where that is or you may leave them on a train after a commute.

They might be your best friend when you're running on the treadmill but that doesn't mean you won't forget to pop them back in your gym bag at the end of a training session now does it?

Any time you're not actively using them puts them at risk of theft and they can quite often end up missing in action, not to mention being accidentally sat or stood on.

Having specialist Apple AirPods insurance means you'll get a like for like replacement should you make a claim. If you should suddenly find yourself without your beloved earbuds, having an Apple AirPods insurance policy in place will keep your stress levels down as the insurer will deal with replacing or repairing your kit without you having to worry about the cost of getting new stuff.

Key policy features for our standard policy include:

We have three levels of cover at Protect Your Gadget that you can choose from depending on your budget.

Protect: Accidental Damage, Mechanical Breakdown, £250 accessory cover, 60 days worldwide cover (per trip).

Protect Plus: Accidental Damage, Mechanical Breakdown, Theft, £250 Accessory cover, 90 days worldwide cover (per trip).

Protect Premium: Accidental Damage, Mechanical Breakdown, Theft, Loss, £250 Accessory Cover, 120 Days worldwide cover (per trip).

Most headphones and audio insurance policies won't protect you from:

You must be a UK resident aged 18 years or over to take out an AirPods insurance policy through Protect Your Gadget. Gadget owners under the age of 18, that live in the same household as the policy holder, will need a parent or other carer to purchase a policy on their behalf.

All of our policies will automatically cover you for accidental damage.

Cover is only provided in cases where an AirPods is damaged to the point where routine functionality has been lost. If it is dented or scratched, for example, but still works as expected then repair or replacement will not be provided.

If you think you might lose your Apple AirPods, and let's face it they are pretty easy to lose given they are so tiny, you might want to opt for the Protect Premium policy, which covers for loss and theft.

Yes, your Apple AirPods insurance will be covered worldwide but you won't be able to make a claim until you are back in the UK.

Apple AirPods come with 12 months coverage under the manufacturer's warranty as standard but it can't be extended. The warranty will cover any manufacturing or workmanship defects that affects the hardware.

Yes, you certainly can.

For the purpose of this policy a gadget can be any one of the following items:

If there are any other gadgets that you would like to insure that we don’t currently list, please contact us and we will see if we can assist.

Multi-device insurance provides cover for multiple specified gadgets. The gadgets can be owned or used by just yourself, or immediate family living at the same address - at home or away. Multi-gadget policies are ideal for families with children who use their gadgets on school trips, or where the children are students living away from home. Cover is included as standard for immediate family, including those under 18.

We may ask you to provide one or more of the following to help us process your claim.

Proof of Ownership

You must provide evidence to show that you own the gadget.

The document must include the make, model and IMEI (in respect of mobile phones) or serial number together with the date of purchase of the device and the business registration and taxation details.

Photographs of the Damage

Please provide photographs of your gadget (front/back and each side). These should be taken using another phone/camera. Please ensure that a front image is provided displaying the IMEI or serial number (where possible). To display the IMEI dial *#06#. Please also provide an image of each side and the back of your device.

Police Report

For Theft, loss and Malicious Damage Claims - you must notify the appropriate local Police authority within 24 hours of discovering the incident and obtain a Crime Reference / Lost Property number and a copy of the Police Crime Report.

Apple AirPods come with 12 months coverage under the manufacturer's warranty as standard but it can't be extended. The warranty will cover any manufacturing or workmanship defects that affects the hardware. However, the warranty does not cover for accidental damage or theft.