A British YouTuber recently captured global attention by tracking a pair of AirPods he lost in Dubai—back to Jhelum, Pakistan—one year after they vanished. Known online as Lord Miles, he used Apple’s “Find My” app and enabled Lost Mode to trace the earbuds across borders. The final signal led him to a restaurant in Jhelum, sparking his plan to travel there for their recovery.
Lord Miles shared his determination on social media, saying he would involve local police, “storm the area,” and film the entire mission for his audience. He even activated a loud noise through the app to locate them. His story quickly went viral, with followers both cheering his resolve and questioning the practicality of flying halfway across the world to recover used AirPods.
Local authorities in Jhelum responded after the news reached them. They investigated and located a man who had unknowingly purchased the earbuds in Dubai. The YouTuber was invited to Pakistan, met with the District Police Officer, and was reunited with his AirPods—an outcome he celebrated publicly, also highlighting the kindness and cooperation he received, including a local lunch.
This unusual adventure brought smiles and surprise. While some found it over the top, many praised the tech-driven recovery and police assistance. Lord Miles’ journey shows how modern technology and persistence can reunite a person with their belongings—even across continents.