AirPods waterproof: All important information

AirPods, Apple's wireless headphones are not waterproof according to the manufacturer, but many tests have shown that they are water-repellent. We have therefore summarized all the important information for you.

AirPods, according to Apple, are neither waterproof nor water-repellent

The official website of the manufacturer Apple expressly warns against using the headphones in the water. Therefore, pay attention to the following:

• Check your pockets before you wash your pants, precisely because the headphones are so small. Tests have shown that the AirPods survive a 30-minute wash. However, if this is not the case, the guarantee that you have on the headphones will expire.
• If you accidentally drop the headphones in water, do not try to switch them on shortly afterwards or to check whether they are still working. Let the headphones dry for several hours first. This increases the chance that they will still work later.
• If you want to wear the headphones while swimming, make sure that you wear a waterproof swimming cap that goes completely over the headphones.
• If you dropped the headphones in water and drying didn't help, you can take the headphones to an Apple store. There you will be informed about the repair options.
• However, you have to bear the costs for the repair yourself, because the guarantee expires if the damage is caused by you.

If you want to clean your AirPods, you will find tips and tricks in the next post.