Push from the charging port at the bottom (either with your finger or with a charging cable) until the AirPods case loosens. Once it has moved a little, pull it from the top to ensure that you don't damage the AirPods case hinge.
Wipe down the exterior of the case, and get rid of any easy-to-remove lint, dirt, and wax. Dampen the cloth with a little liquid if necessary. You may use a little distilled water to help you along in your task; for more difficult grime, dampen the cloth using a small amount of isopropyl alcohol.
The case is only used for charging/storage and the initial (one time) pairing with your devices. You can leave the case at home and get full usage out of the AirPods until the battery dies. This includes switching devices, monitoring battery levels, using Find My AirPods, etc.
Can You Use AirPods Without the Case? Yes, your AirPods can still be turned on without the case. While the case is always involved in pairing with devices for the first time, it isn't required when reconnecting. This means you can still connect your AirPods to devices you have already previously paired with.
Yes. You can either leave one in the case, or, if you've already been using both, just remove the AirPod and the other one will continue on its own. If you have them setup to pause media when removed, use the pause/play gesture on the one you're using to start playing your media again.
Your AirPods Pro (2nd generation) can get up to 6 hours of listening time (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled)3 or up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge.
An AirPod cases battery will last between 24 and 30-hours, depending on the model. Generation 3 cases last the longest. A fully charged AirPod case can provide roughly 4 recharges for your AirPods. Without the case, you get about 4 to 6-hours of usage with most AirPods.
To conclude, there is no possible way to charge AirPods without its case. These AirPods are designed to charge only when kept inside their case but not through a wall adapter or USB port directly.
Yes! My airpods took my iPhone 7plus down 25% in just 1 hour. I had to purchase a battery case just to make it through the day. On my $30 Bluetooth headphones battery life didn't change so I was surprised this new W1 chip drains power.
To charge your AirPods, put them in your case. Your case holds multiple, full charges for your AirPods, so you can charge on the go. To keep your AirPods charged, put them in the case when you're not using 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.
While the police cannot track your stolen AirPods, you can by using the “Find My” app and can then share the location with the police.
When using your AirPods, the distance from the charging case is irrelevant. There is no requirement to be near the case at all. However, the AIrPods must be close enough to the iPhone (or source of whatever it is playing) that a Bluetooth connection can be established and maintained.
Find your AirPods nearby
If you have AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you can find the precise location of each of your AirPods and the charging case. Open the Find My app on an iPhone or iPad that you previously paired with your AirPods. Tap Devices, tap the name of your AirPods, then tap Find.
As long as the AirPods are compatible with the case, they will still charge even without being paired to it. That means you can temporarily use a friend's case to charge your AirPods.
Once fully charged, the charging case will be able to support up to at least four full recharges for your AirPods.
The color of the light inside the AirPods charging case (or on the outside of the AirPods Pro's or AirPods 3's charging case) indicates its status. • Green: your AirPods, AirPods 3 or AirPods Pro are fully charged. • Amber: your AirPods, AirPods 3 or AirPods Pro are not fully charged.
Make sure there is no debris blocking the charging contacts on the case or the AirPods Pro. Try charging the AirPods Pro with a different charging cable and plug. Try resetting the AirPods Pro by removing them from your ears and placing them in the charging case.
The AirPods' constant Bluetooth connection quickly drains the battery if they aren't stored in the case when not in use. Exposure to direct sunlight or freezing temperatures may reduce the AirPods Pro's battery life.
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.
The short answer is yes you can charge your AirPod case without the AirPods inside.
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Open the case lid with your AirPods inside and hold the case close to your device. Wait a few seconds to see the charge status of your AirPods. You can also check the charge status of your AirPods with the Batteries widget.