Can You Charge AirPods In A Different Case?

28 Jan 2022

Your AirPods case is the life support to your AirPods, so keeping them charged twenty-four seven is important. But what if you find yourself in a situation where you are out and forgot to charge it. Can you charge AirPods in a different case?

It sure would be convenient if you can. Tech advances so quickly that it’s hard to keep up these days. And to add to that, there’s an abundance of information online and it can get very confusing.

In this article, our intention is to answer this popular question so that we have a clear understanding of whether this is possible.

Can You Charge AirPods In A Different Case?

Yes, you most certainly can. It is possible to use various charging cases. You will need to make sure that the case you put it in is charged or else you won’t be able to see if it is working. The LED status light will be your indicator and is located in the center of the exterior.

can you charge airpods with a different case

Using an Alternative Case

AirPods cases, just like phone cases, are the best protection for your technology. We love that using an alternative case is an option for AirPods. We love it because it allows you the opportunity to buy a variety of different stylish cases to match every outfit and occasion.

In addition to this, it is super convenient because if you accidentally forget your case at home when you go out, there will be no need to panic. This is because you can borrow a charging case from family, a friend, or even a colleague. And the same approach would apply if you have lost or damaged your case.

So, how often should you charge your AirPods case? The answer is solely dependent on how often you use them. So, determine this before you borrow the case so that the person you’re borrowing from can have an expected timeline on when they will get the case back.

Connecting To An Alternative Case

When you use an alternative AirPods charging case the connection process is simple. Follow the steps below for an easy five-step connection setup.

Check if the light outside the AirPods case is on. This light should be green and is your signal that the case has enough power to charge your AirPods. A quick way to remember this, green means go.
Open the lid and carefully place both AirPods in the new case. They should fit perfectly, if they don’t, the AirPods won’t charge.

Once the AirPods are comfortably in the pockets, Now you would need to pair your AirPods with the case by holding down the setup button for a few seconds.

Wait for the led status light to flash red or amber. This light is positioned in the center inside the case. When the status light flashes, open your case next to your phone.

Pop-up instructions will now appear on your phone. Select as instructed on your phone and connect. And just like that, you’re done.

Now if you are wondering if AirPods can charge with the case open, the answer is no. Once you have paired it with your device, close the case so that your AirPods can charge properly. It’s that easy to connect and charge your AirPods with a different AirPods case.

While scrolling through the pop-up on your phone, it will also cleverly detect and show you the battery percentage of both the case and the AirPods.

Wireless Charging with an alternative case

Wireless charging is convenient, but how does the AirPods wireless charging case work for AirPods? With the wireless charging case, whether it’s your own or an alternative case that you need to use, the wireless charging process is simple.

can you charge your airpods with someone else's case

It’s as easy as placing your AirPods in the case and laying it on a qi-charging mat so that it is compatible with wireless power. Wireless capabilities are impressive because it’s a relief to be rid of all the fuss around finding cables firstly and secondly finding cables that actually fit.

But, if you leave your AirPods charging overnight, your AirPods charging case might keep dying.

And if you are wondering why your AirPods case is charging slow, there may be an issue with the battery. Or the contact points inside could be faulty.

The Apple AirPods Pro has a feature that reduces battery aging. And when this is enabled, it slows down the charging speed dramatically. But this only happens once your battery is 80 percent charged.

Conclusion

So, there you have it, a clear indication that your AirPods can fit in any case. It will work just as well as your own case does, it just needs to be paired. And if you are wondering how long does an AirPods charging case last, don't worry, the case itself supplies up to 24 hours of battery life.

AirPods rely on the case so that they can function. And although having the option of using an alternative is peace of mind, it might be a good idea to make sure that you have more than one case. Just so that you don’t have to borrow a case from anyone.

This way you can have one in your bag, one in your car, one at home and one at the office. You will find the best AirPod cases right here at your fingertips. Free Global shipping, premium quality and 100+ stunning designs.

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