To summarize: look at how much you're usually using them. If you use about 50% of the battery try to keep them between 25% and 75%, if you use 80% try to stay between 15% and 95%.
Your AirPods Pro can run up to 4.5 hours when 100% charged up. However, they're programmed to stop charging at 80%, and it won't kick back in until they think you'll need that extra 20%. That means they won't last as long in your ears before needing put back in the case.
Your AirPod case will simply stop the charging process once the battery is fully charged. This makes it safe to leave the case plugged into the lightning cable or on the Qi mat overnight. There will not be any consequences or overcharging.
AirPods Pro, AirPods (3rd generation), and your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch learn from your daily charging routine and will wait to charge your AirPods Pro or AirPods (3rd generation) past 80% until just before you need to use them.
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.
If you're facing the 0% Battery problem, your best bet is to take your AirPods to an authorised service centre. Provided they're under warranty or Apple Care, the technicians should help you.
The AirPods enter a low power mode when not in use. This is what drains battery energy. As long as the AirPods are connected to your smartphone via BlueTooth, there will be some battery drainage taking place. The Proximity sensor feature in your AirPods also draws power when it is left on.
Every time you charge your AirPods, the batteries lose a small amount of capacity. Unfortunately, this decline is irreversible, and the batteries break down completely over time.
However, anything that blocks the normal progression of earwax moving outside can cause issues. Normal use of in-ear devices don't often cause a problem. But prolonged earphone use, such as if you leave them in all day, could: compress the earwax, making it less fluid and harder for the body to naturally expel.
It's possible that one of your AirPods isn't charging properly because the charging port — either on the AirPod itself or at the bottom of the charging case — is dirty, preventing it from charging properly. To fix that, clean your AirPods and case thoroughly and carefully.
AirPods Pro and AirPods (3rd generation) aren't designed for use in water sports like swimming, or for showering.
Wipe down your AirPods with a dry, lint-free cloth. To clean sensitive spots, like the mesh on the microphones and speakers, scrub them with a dry cotton swab. If your AirPods are extra dirty—or clogged with food, lotion, or sweat—Steele suggests washing them with a slightly damp microfiber cloth.
Reset Your AirPods
If you experience excessive battery drain on your iPhone, a go-to solution is to reset your device. The same goes for your AirPods. Here's how to reset your AirPods if the battery is draining faster than it should be: Place your AirPods in the case and close the lid.
How long do they last on a full charge? AirPods deliver an industry-leading 5 hours of listening time on one charge. And they're made to keep up with you, thanks to a charging case that holds multiple additional charges for more than 24 hours of listening time.
Change the volume of sound effects using iPhone or iPad
Wear your AirPods, and make sure they're connected to your device. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Accessibility > AirPods. Select your AirPods, then adjust Tone Volume.
Throughout the day, find small intervals when you are not listening to music or talking using your AirPods to put them back into the case to recharge for between 10-30 minutes. 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.
There's no dedicated app for altering settings and customizing your AirPods. Instead, you'll need to do it through your Bluetooth settings.
The best spot to leave your AirPods would be a cool, dry place with a gentle airflow. Regardless of what other people say, you shouldn't put your AirPods in a bag of rice to dry them. This isn't any more effective than the open air and can lead to bits of rice getting stuck in the various ports and holes.
If you're using only one AirPod, that AirPod will be the microphone. You can also set Microphone to Always Left or Always Right. You can also set Microphone to Always Left or Always Right to always have either the right or the left AirPod use the microphone even if you remove it from your ear or put it in the case.
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.