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Do AirPods need to be near the case to work?

As an AirPods owner, I was wondering whether or not you need the case to be near the AirPods to work. This post will show you what I have found out about the case and the AirPods.

AirPods do not need to be near the case to work. The purpose of the AirPods case is to charge the AirPods and to connect the AirPods to a new device for the first time.

While the case does not need to be near the AirPods for them to work, it can still be very useful to keep the case with you.

By having the case with you, it will allow you to ensure that your AirPods do not run out of charge and you will have somewhere to put your AirPods when you are not using them.

Key Takeaways and Tips:
AirPods do not need to be near the case to work, but it can be useful to have the case with you.
The case is needed so you can connect your AirPods to new devices and to charge your AirPods.
AirPods don’t disconnect when far from the case, but the distance between the AirPods and the device should be between 30 and 60 feet to establish and maintain strong Bluetooth connectivity.
If you lose the case, it is possible to buy a new one from Apple.
AirPods will use power even when not in use, so it is best to leave them in the case when you are not using them.

Do AirPods need to be near the case to work?

AIrPods do need the case to work so that they can be charged and so that you can connect them to new devices. If you lose the case, you can purchase a new one and connect your AirPods to that one.

However, once you have connected the AirPods to a new device for the first time, it is not necessary to have the case with you since the AirPods will now be able to connect with the device automatically.

With that being said, the case will be needed if you think you will need to charge the airpods. So, it can be a good idea to keep the case near you.

In general, it is best to just keep the case with you when you are using AirPods since you will never know when you might need it.

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Why the case is needed for AirPods

The case is needed so that you can connect your AirPods to new devices and so that you can charge your AirPods.

The case can also be a convenient place to store your AirPods when you are not using them and can help you to avoid losing your AirPods.

If you do not put your AirPods in the case, they will use up power and eventually die; even if they are not in use.

In addition, it will not be possible to pair your AirPods to new devices without placing them inside the charging case.

AirPods don’t disconnect when far from the case since the case is only needed for the initial pairing with the device.

Nevertheless, the AirPods must be close to the iPhone or other device playing. As a general rule of thumb, the distance between the AirPods and the device should be between 30 and 60 feet to establish and maintain strong Bluetooth connectivity.

If you happen to lose the case, it is possible to buy a new one from Apple that you will then be able to pair your current AirPods with.

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How long AirPods last without the case

The third-gen AirPods give you 6 hours of listening time and 4 hours of talk time. The AirPods pro give you 4.5 hours of listening time and 3.5 hours of talk time.

Even when they are not in use, they will still be using power since they will still be connected to your devices and ready to start playing sound or recording your voice.

With that being the case, it would be best to leave your AirPods inside the case when you are not using them so that you do not run out of battery even though you are not using them.