Apple AirPods: Fix Battery Problems - The Best Tips

Several users are currently complaining about battery problems with the Apple AirPods. In this practical tip, we will show you exactly where the problems lie and how you can solve them yourself.

Apple: Fix battery problems with AirPods

In some cases, the AirPods may not disconnect from the iPhone when inserted into the charging station and continue to consume power. A short reset helps:

1. First, check that the AirPods are really charged and put the Apple AirPods in the case.
2. Close the lid and wait 15 seconds. Then open the lid if the status LED lights up white.
3. If this is not the case, press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the LED lights up white.
4. Now hold down the setup button for 15 seconds until the LED lights up yellow several times and then white again.

Extend the battery life of the Apple AirPods

• If you listen to music at 50 percent volume, the Apple AirPods should last for 5 hours. A short pause will quickly recharge the battery.
• Put the AirPods in the charging case for 15 minutes, the Bluetooth headphones last for another 3 hours. A charged charging case and charged headphones together should allow 24 hours of runtime.
• If you want to save some battery on the go, put the headphones in the charging case. There the connection to the iPhone is terminated directly.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to use the Apple AirPods with two iPhones.