As an AirPods owner, I was frustrated by the lack of options for carrying my beloved wireless earbuds. So, I did some research and testing to figure out the best ways of keeping my AirPods safe and secure. In this blog post, I will share the solutions I discovered, their pros and cons, and how I eventually chose to carry my AirPods around.
The best way to carry your AirPods around is by leaving them in the case when not in use. By doing so, you can ensure that your AirPods have charge when needed, be less likely to lose your AirPods and avoid allowing your AirPods to be at 0% charge for too long.
| Key Takeaways and Tips |
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| – Leave your AirPods in the case when not in use |
| – Battery optimization is with iPhone, so no need to worry about degradation |
| – Leaving AirPods in the case avoids 0% charge for too long |
| – AirPods case can be carried around or kept in one place |
| – Connect AirPods to Find my iPhone to track and play a sound when lost |
| – AirPods use up power even when not in use, so it’s best to leave them in the case |
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How should I carry around AirPods?
It is best to leave the AirPods in the case when you are not using them. So, it would be best to carry the case around with you and to put your AirPods in there when you are not using them.
The advantage of doing this is that you will not run out of battery when you need your AirPods and you should be less likely to lose your AirPods.
Leaving your AirPods in the case also has the advantage of ensuring that your AirPods do not stay at 0% charge for too long.
When your AirPods run out of power, they actually keep some power in reserve because it is actually needed to allow the AirPods to start charging when you put them in the case.
If they are at a 0% battery for too long, it can result in them going completely dead and not being able to be charged.
By leaving your AirPods in the case, it will allow you to ensure that your AirPods don’t stay at a 0% charge for too long.
Read more: Can the AirPods case make a sound?
Do I need to carry my AirPods case with me?
It is not absolutely necessary that you carry the AirPods case around with you. The case is necessary for you to be able to connect your AirPods with a device for the first time.
However, after that, AirPods will automatically connect with the device regardless of how nearby the case is.
With that being said, it is still recommended that you keep your case with you.
By having the case with you, it will be possible to ensure that your AirPods have battery when needed, that you can connect your AirPods to a new device if needed and that you will be less likely to lose your AirPods.
Read more: Why are my AirPods lagging?
Where should I place my AirPods?
When you are not using your AirPods or AirPod pros, the best place to put them is in the case where they can be charged and ready for you when you next want to use them.
How do I avoid losing my AirPods?
The easiest way to avoid losing your AirPods is to leave them in the case when you are not using them and to remember where you put the case.
However, you can also connect your AirPods to find my iPhone, which will help you track your AirPods and get them to play a sound when you are trying to find them.
What happens if you don’t put AirPods in the case?
The case is necessary 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.
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.
How long do 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 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.
Pros and Cons of Carrying AirPods in the Case
Pros:
- Ensures that AirPods have battery when needed.
- Less likely to lose AirPods.
- Can connect to new devices.
- Avoids 0% battery for too long.
Cons:
- Need to remember to put them back in the case.
- Need to carry the case around.
