AirPods provide a great deal of convenience, but their battery life is often a concern. The AirPods have a battery life of about six hours for listening to music, and 30 hours in the charging case.
However, with a few simple tips and tricks, you can extend the battery life of your AirPods and make them last longer between charges.
First, it is important to know the standard battery life of AirPods. According to Apple, the 3rd-generation AirPods (2021 model) have six hours of listening time and four hours of talk time, while the charging case provides 30 hours of total listening time or 20 hours of talk time.
The 2nd-generation AirPods Pro have slightly longer talk times, but the battery life remains the same. If your AirPods are not lasting as long as they should, consider contacting Apple support or buying a new pair.
Use the case
Keep your AirPods in the charging case when not in use. This will not only extend battery life, but also protect your earbuds from damage and loss.
Stop opening the case
Avoid repeatedly opening and closing the charging case. This can reduce the battery charge of the case itself and shorten its overall life.
Cut back on listening time
Only listen to one earbud at a time to save power. This will cut the power consumption in half and allow you to listen to music without interruption as one bud charges while the other is in use.
Look at the temperature
Keep your AirPods in a moderate temperature environment to avoid extremes of heat or cold. Batteries perform less well in extreme temperatures and may also suffer long-term damage.
Avoid smart features
Limit the use of smart features, such as noise-cancellation. These features consume more power and can quickly drain the battery of your AirPods.
Keep them charged
Make sure your AirPods are fully charged before using them. This will ensure that you have a full battery to start with, and won’t have to charge them as often.
In addition to these tips, it’s a good idea to regularly check and maintain the battery health of your AirPods. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health and check the Maximum Capacity to see if your AirPods need to be serviced or replaced.
Another way to extend battery life is to adjust the settings of your AirPods, such as disabling the “Hey Siri” feature, turning off automatic switching between devices, and turning off motion detection in the case of AirPods Pro, this can all help to reduce power consumption.
It’s also worth noting that the battery life of AirPods may vary depending on usage habits and environmental factors. With proper care and maintenance, you can make your AirPods last longer between charges and enjoy the convenience of wireless listening without worrying about battery life.
Check back to AppleMagazine.com soon for more tips and tricks!
