But, we must do our best to remember that AirPods are unique and we can't leave them lying around when we're done using them. If you've been wondering, “Do AirPods lose battery when not in case?” The short answer is yes. You risk losing battery power if you leave them out of the case when not in use.
So, if the AirPods case is at 100% and both the ear pieces are at 100% and remain unused, the charge of the case should last for 4 to 5 days. Once the case drops to 0%, the ear pieces will start discharging too and that should last for a few hours at best. The ear pieces wont go beyond a day on standby.
Unfortunately, at the moment, there is no safe, acceptable way to charge AirPods without a charging case. It's understandable to think otherwise, though.
To charge your case via wired connection, plug the Lightning cable that came with your AirPods into the Lightning connector on your case. Then plug the other end of the cable into a USB charger or port. You can charge your case with or without your AirPods inside.
When using your AirPods, the distance from the charging case is irrelevant. There is no requirement to be near the case at all. However, the AIrPods must be close enough to the iPhone (or source of whatever it is playing) that a Bluetooth connection can be established and maintained.
It is not possible at all to overcharge your AirPods case because the AirPods battery is designed to stop charging once it's all juiced up 100%. You also might be wondering how long AirPods cases take to charge to avoid keeping it plugged in for too long.
Leaving your AirPods charging overnight is safe, as it will not damage the battery. The reason for that is simple. Apple AirPods have Lithium Ion batteries that protect them from overcharging and will cut off the power as soon as the AirPods get charged.
AirPods typically last about 2-3 years before most users feel the need to replace them. This short lifespan is because of their lithium-ion batteries. AirPods have proven tough in several durability tests and have shown that they can withstand pressure.
Over time, the lithium-ion batteries degrade and make each charge shorter and shorter. Simply put, they will run out of power more quickly as time goes on. This isn't because they are using more power.
When using a wired connection, a full charge for the AirPods case will take approximately an hour. Wireless charging will take longer than wired connection before reaching 100%. Based on our testing, it takes at least 30 minutes longer for wireless charging as opposed to wired.
Amber/Orange light (with AirPods in): Your AirPods are charging inside the case. Amber/Orange light (without AirPods in): Your charging case doesn't have enough charge to fully recharge your AirPods one more time.
If you only listen to your AirPods for a few hours a day, you can get away with charging the case every 2 to 3 days. Try to keep the AirPods in the case, with the case closed, when not in use so that you prolong the battery life.
Deep discharge cycles are extremely damaging for the battery. If you do let it get to 0, make sure you charge it at the next possible opportunity, because the longer the charge is at 0 the deeper the discharge (due to "phantom drain" and other things). Don't charge to 100%.
An AirPod cases battery will last between 24 and 30-hours, depending on the model. Generation 3 cases last the longest. A fully charged AirPod case can provide roughly 4 recharges for your AirPods. Without the case, you get about 4 to 6-hours of usage with most AirPods.
To use just one AirPod, simply place an earpiece in one ear and leave the other AirPod in the charging case. You can switch them just as easily –- the W1 chip in the earphones will detect which one is in use and automatically pair it with your iPhone.
While it's a good idea to max out each charge before recharging your AirPods, you never want to fully discharge the batteries. An over-discharge of a lithium-ion battery can cause irreversible changes in the anode and cathode, and trigger an internal short circuit when you recharge the battery.
We can replace your AirPods battery for a service fee. Our warranty doesn't cover batteries that wear down from normal use. Your product is eligible for a battery replacement at no additional cost if you have AppleCare+ for Headphones and your product's battery holds less than 80% of its original capacity.
Open your case lid with your AirPods inside and hold your case close to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Wait a few seconds to see the charge status of your AirPods. You can also check the charge status of your AirPods with the Batteries widget on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
You can charge your case with or without your AirPods inside. Charging is fastest when you use an iPhone or iPad USB charger or plug into your Mac.
With its quick charging feature, you can pop your AirPods inside their case for just a few minutes so you can enjoy hours of listening time or talk time. Even fully charging AirPods and the charging case only takes about an hour, so you shouldn't ever have to wait too long before using them again.
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