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Can you charge AirPods through a computer?

As someone who has recently purchased AirPods and was eager to get them up and running, I was frustrated to learn that I couldn’t charge them through my computer’s USB port. After a bit of research and testing, I was able to find a few solutions that worked for me, and I’m here to share them with you in this blog post. In this post, I’ll explain the basics of charging AirPods through a computer, including what you need to know, what solutions are available, and how to get started. So, if you’re wondering if you can charge your AirPods with your computer, read on to learn more!

If you have a USB to lightning cable or a USBC to lightning cable that you can plug into your computer and attach to your AirPods case, then you can charge your AirPods case by plugging it into the computer.

There are actually a number of different ways that you can charge your AirPods case including wirelessly, using a computer, a laptop or a charger that you plug into a wall.

Key Takeaways and Tips
AirPods and AirPods Pro cases can be charged by connecting them to a computer.
If your AirPods case won’t charge when connected to your computer, check for software issues, a broken cable, USB port issues, or power management settings.
You can also charge your AirPods case using a wireless charging mat, a laptop or computer, or by plugging the case into a charging plug.

Can you charge airpods through a computer?

You can charge an AirPods or AirPod pro case by connecting it to a computer. You can charge the AirPods case with any charger as long as you are able to connect the charger to it by using a cable that has a lightning connector at one end that you can put in the case (since AirPods cases have a lightning port for charging).

Read more: Why isn’t my AirPods case wirelessly charging?

Why won’t my AirPod’s case charge when connected to my computer?

Below are possible reasons why your AirPods case does not charge when plugged into your computer.

You need to make a software change

Some users have reported that their cases give an error in the device manager. When they right-clicked the error and uninstalled the USB output device, it started working normally. You may also need to scan for hardware changes.

Broken cable

It could also be the case that the cable you are using is actually what is causing the problem.

If you have any other chargers you can use, try plugging the cable into that and see if your case charges then. If it does, it means that it is not the cable that is at fault.

Problem with your USB port

It might also be the case that there is an issue with the USB port on your computer. It would help to try connecting a different device to that USB port.

If you can’t connect any device to that USB port, it means that it is actually the USB port that is broken.

The computer stops charging when it goes to sleep

Sometimes, computers will stop supplying power to the USB port when it goes to sleep. If your AirPods case does charge when the computer is awake, this would be likely to be what the issue is.

If none of the above seems to work, your best bet would be to buy a cheap charger plug online that you can plug your AirPods case into for charging.

Read more: Why aren’t my AirPods playing at full volume?

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Can I charge my AirPod’s case by plugging it into the Mac?

Yes, you can charge your AirPods case by plugging it into your Mac. As long as you have the right cable to connect the case to the Mac, it will be possible for you to charge the case.

What ways are there to charge an AirPods case?

Ways to charge your AirPods case include using a wireless charging mat (if you have a wireless AirPods charging case), using a laptop or a computer or by plugging the case into a charging plug that you plug into the wall.

Pros and Cons of charging an AirPods case through a computer

Pros:

  • It can take longer to charge your AirPods case.
  • Your computer may stop supplying power to the USB port when it goes to sleep.
    • It is a convenient way to charge your AirPods case.
    • You don’t need to purchase an additional charging plug.
    • Cons:

      • It can take longer to charge your AirPods case.
      • Your computer may stop supplying power to the USB port when it goes to sleep.