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Apple has solved an annoying problem with its Bluetooth headphones - they make tangled cables in your pocket after a few minutes a thing of the past.

But those who have never tried the little helpers will ask themselves: How can you charge AirPods?

After all, there is no connection built into them.

The simple answer: They charge themselves as soon as they are stowed in the charging case - so the wireless headphones are always ready when they are needed.

Charge AirPods: this is how it works

Apple promises its customers: "With several charges in the charging case, you get over 24 hours of listening time or up to 18 hours of talk time." use two hours of talk time.

The charging case is not only crucial for securely stowing the headphones, it also supplies the headphones with power when they are not in use.

For this, of course, the charging case has to be charged from time to time.

In older models, this is done using a Lightning connector, which is also installed in current iPhone models *.

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Apple gives its customers the following instructions: “You can use a Lightning-to-USB-C or a Lightning-to-USB cable.

Then connect the other end of the cable to a USB charger or port.

You can charge the charging case with the AirPods in or without them.

The quickest way to charge is to use an iPhone or iPad USB charger, or by connecting it to your Mac. "

Airpods wireless charging case: charge the Airpods without cables?

There is an alternative for the AirPods Pro * with a wireless charging case that is placed on a Qi-certified charging mat.

Apple gives the advice here: “Make sure that you place the charging case on the charger so that the status indicator is facing up and the lid is closed.

The status display should show the current charge level for eight seconds.

If you have AirPods Pro, you can tap the charging case when it's on the charging mat to see if your AirPods Pro are charging (yellow light) or fully charged (green light). ”If you don't have a charging mat on hand , but this case can also be easily charged via the Lightning connector as described above.

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Tip: To save battery, you can also turn off the AirPods completely.

However, it is not enough to just disconnect the Bluetooth connection to the earbuds or deactivate them in the settings.

The charging case is also necessary here: If the headphones are inserted and the case closed, they switch off automatically.

If they are removed again, they switch on again without any action on your part.

You can charge Airpods on the go

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The big advantage over many conventional Bluetooth headphones is in any case: You can charge the AirPods without having to have a power outlet nearby.

Whenever they are not in use, they are simply put back into the charging case.

Charging AirPods: The charging case must not be missing

However, Apple does not plan to charge AirPods without a case.

So if the charging case is lost, you will have to provide a replacement *.

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This article was first published on November 27, 2019.


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