Apple has won the hearts of millions of people around the world with its superior quality. The brand offers a wide range of premium gadgets, from iPhone to Mac and Apple Watch to HomePod. Like any other electronic gadget, these devices can run into problems over time. That’s when the warranty comes into the picture.
A warranty is a manufacturer’s promise that if something goes wrong with a device within a certain period of time, it will be fixed or replaced free of charge to the user. In this guide, I will show you how to check the warranty status of your Apple device and get the most out of your investment.
- How to Check Warranty Status on the Apple Check Coverage Website
- Use the Apple Support App to Check Your Warranty
- Use the My Support page to check your Apple product warranty.
- How to Check Warranty Status on Apple Devices
- Calculate the remaining warranty period using the date of purchase or delivery
How to Check Warranty Status on the Apple Check Coverage Website
To check the status of your product on the Check Coverage website, you need to have a serial number.
If you don’t have your Mac’s serial number, see our article on how to check MacBook versions and specifications. Meanwhile, on iPhone and iPad, you can launch “Settings”→ “General”→ “About”→ hold “Serial Number”and press “Copy”.
Once you have your serial number, do the following:
- Go to the coverage check page.
- Enter your serial number in the field below the “Enter serial number”field.
- Enter the code displayed in the field correctly.
- Click Submit. Now you can see the status of your service and support.
Use the Apple Support App to Check Your Warranty
This method is only valid for iPhone and iPad.
- Download the Apple Support App.
- Sign in with your Apple ID if it wasn’t automatically signed in.
- Select My Devices → select your device.
- Click “Device Information”.
- You may see “Limited Warranty”or “Expired”under Coverage Information.
Use the My Support page to check your Apple product warranty.
- Launch my support page.
- Sign in with your Apple ID.
- Click “View All My Devices”in the “My Devices”section.
- Select your device.
You can now view all the information in the coverage section.
How to Check Warranty Status on Apple Devices
In addition to the procedures listed above, you can also use the methods listed below to check the Apple warranty status of a product.
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
- Launch the Settings app.
- Go to General → About.
- Select Limited Warranty or Expired.
Depending on your status, you will be shown “Limited Warranty”or “Cover Expired”at the top. You can act accordingly.
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macOS Ventura:
- Navigate to the Apple logo () → select System Preferences.
- Go to General → About.
- Click the “Details”button next to “Limited Warranty”or “Coverage Expired”for more information.
macOS Monterey:
- Launch the Apple logo () → select System Preferences.
- Click the Support tab.
- Click the Details button.
You will now be redirected to the My Support page. Sign in with your Apple ID to check your device’s warranty status.
Apple Watch
- Navigate to the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Select General → About.
- Tap Limited Warranty or Expired for more information.
AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max
Make sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone before proceeding and follow the steps below to check their warranty.
- Launch the Settings app on your paired iPhone.
- Tap the name of your AirPods.
- Scroll down and select “Limited Warranty”or “Cover Expired”.
Calculate the remaining warranty period using the date of purchase or delivery
In addition to the methods above, another easy way to check your Apple product’s warranty details is to look at the date of purchase on the invoice. Every Apple product has a one-year limited warranty.
Therefore, the warranty status of Apple equipment such as Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard or Magic Keyboard lasts 12 months. For example, if you bought a product on January 1, 2023, it will be covered until January 1, 2024.
FAQ
Purchasing AppleCare+ will allow you to extend your Apple warranty. Plus, you get advanced technical support, hardware protection, and accidental damage insurance.
Unfortunately, third party repairs will void your Apple product warranty. Your warranty may not be valid if you have your device repaired by an unlicensed repair shop.
That’s all!
If the above procedure is too complicated for you, you can contact Apple Support and provide them with your device’s serial number to inquire about the warranty status. Keeping track of your device’s warranty status is vital and simple.
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