How to Check Your AirPods Battery Life

Understanding AirPods Battery Life

AirPods come with a built-in rechargeable battery that delivers up to five hours of listening time and two hours of talk time on a single charge. When fully charged, the AirPods case can provide multiple charges for the AirPods, extending their battery life to up to 24 hours. However, the battery life of AirPods gradually decreases over time due to regular usage and charging cycles.

To ensure that you get the most out of your AirPods, it is essential to understand how to check their battery life and to take steps to prolong their battery life. By monitoring their battery life regularly and following some best practices, you can extend the battery life of your AirPods and enjoy uninterrupted listening for longer periods.

Checking AirPods Battery on iPhone or iPad

You can check the battery life of your AirPods on your iPhone or iPad by following these simple steps:

1. Make sure that your AirPods are connected to your iPhone or iPad.
2. Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen on iPhone X or later, or by swiping up from the bottom of the screen on earlier iPhone models and iPads.
3. Look for the “Battery” icon and tap on it.
4. You will now see the battery percentage for your AirPods and the AirPods case.

You can also check the battery life of your AirPods using the Battery widget. To add the Battery widget to your iPhone or iPad, swipe right from the home screen to access the Today View, scroll down to the bottom, and tap “Edit”. Find the Battery widget and tap the “+” icon to add it to your Today View.

Checking AirPods Battery on Mac

To check the battery life of your AirPods on a Mac, follow these steps:

1. Make sure that your AirPods are connected to your Mac.
2. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar on your Mac.
3. Look for your AirPods in the list of connected devices and hover your mouse over them.
4. You will now see the battery percentage for your AirPods and the AirPods case.

If you can’t find the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar, you can enable it by going to System Preferences > Bluetooth and checking the box next to “Show Bluetooth in menu bar”.

Checking AirPods Battery with Siri

You can also check the battery life of your AirPods using Siri. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Double-tap on one of your AirPods to activate Siri.
2. Say “What’s the battery percentage of my AirPods?”
3. Siri will tell you the battery percentage for your AirPods and the AirPods case.

Alternatively, you can also ask Siri to turn on the Battery widget to see the battery percentage of your AirPods on your iPhone or iPad. Just say “Turn on the Battery widget” and Siri will do the rest.

Prolonging AirPods Battery Life

To prolong the battery life of your AirPods, follow these tips:

1. Charge your AirPods regularly: Charge your AirPods and the case whenever they are not in use to ensure they are always at full power.

2. Keep your AirPods clean: Regularly clean your AirPods and the case to prevent debris from clogging the charging ports.

3. Store your AirPods properly: When not in use, store your AirPods and the case in a cool and dry place to prevent overheating.

4. Use one AirPod at a time: Using only one AirPod at a time can help extend the battery life of your AirPods.

5. Turn off features you don’t need: Turn off features such as noise cancellation or “Hey Siri” when you don’t need them to conserve battery life.

By following these tips, you can ensure that your AirPods last longer and deliver optimal performance.