AirPods Wireless Headphones: Answers to Popular Questions

On September 7, Apple introduced AirPods wireless headphones. Headphones connect to iOS device

automatically using a wireless connection and work for 5 hours without recharging. Previously we told about main functions of AirPods. In this article, we will answer the most popular questions from users about the first Apple wireless stereo headset.

• Question 1. What is the difference between AirPods and EarPods?
• Question 2. Are AirPods fixed in your ears just like EarPods?
• Question 3. Is it easy to lose AirPods?
• Question 4. How do AirPods connect to iPhone?
• Question 5. How to connect AirPods to Android devices?
• Question 6: Will someone else be able to connect to my AirPods from their iPhone?
• Question 7: Can I use one AirPod?
• Question 8. How many hours do AirPods work on a single charge?
• Question 9. How many minutes of charge in the charging case does the AirPods require?
• Question 10. How do I know the charge level of the AirPods and the charging case?
• Question 11. How to increase the volume of the AirPods?
• Question 12. How to play or stop music in AirPods?
• Question 13. What is the sound quality of the AirPods headphones?
• Question 14. How to answer an incoming call using AirPods?
• Question 15. Can I reject or answer calls using voice commands?
• Question 16. Does Siri work without internet connection?
• Question 17. What's in the box?
• Question 18. What is the quality of the AirPods Bluetooth connection?
• Question 19. Are AirPods waterproof?
• findings

Question 1. What is the difference betweenAirplansAndEarpods?

AirPods connect to your device usingwireless connection, EarPods - traditionally, using a wire. The devices look the same, except that wireless AirPods are larger than wired Apple headphones and have several holes on the case. AirPods weigh only 4 g.

Question 2. AirPodsare fixed in the ears in the same way asEarpods?

Surprisingly, wired EarPods are worsefit in your ears than wireless AirPods. Perhaps this explains the increased size of AirPods compared to EarPods, or perhaps the absence of wires that, when caught on something, remove the devices from the ears. Even if you shake your head several times, the AirPods will remain in your ears. AirPods stay securely in your ears even during workouts. 

However, the AirPods form cannot be called universal. If EarPods do not suit you, then with AirPods, most likely, it will not be comfortable.

Question 3. Is it easy to lose Airplans?

The first thing that comes to mind when you see AirPods isthey are easy to lose. But Apple added a compact charging case to the headphones. You won't lose your headphones if you always keep them in the charging case. If you do lose one of the headphones, Apple offers to buy a second one for $69, which is better than buying a new pair for $159.

Question 4. HowAirplans connect to iPhone?

To connect AirPods, you don't need to go intoiPhone or iPad settings. The gadget automatically connects to an unlocked iOS device the first time you open the AirPods charging case. To create a pair of AirPods and iPhone, click Connect in the window that opens on the screen of your iOS device. AirPods automatically connect to all Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account.

Question 5. How to connect AirPods to Android devicesam?

To connect AirPods to devices,working on the Android platform, you need to press the button on the charging case. As soon as the indicator starts flashing, go to the Bluetooth settings of the smartphone and select AirPods from the available devices.

Question 6. CMaybedid anyonealso connect to my AirPods from your iphone?

After you create a pairAirPods - iPhone, and therefore, if you link the headphones to your iCloud account, the connection of any other iOS device that uses a different iCloud account will be the same as on devices running on third-party platforms.

Question 7. Can I useThere is one earphone AirPod?

Yes, you can only use one earphone.The headphones will automatically switch to mono mode. At the same time, left and right sound channels are supplied to one AirPods, simulating stereo sound. Thanks to the mono mode, one earphone can be used to save battery. As soon as one earphone is discharged, you take the second one.

Question 8. How many hours Airplans work from one charge?

One charge of AirPods is enough for 5 hours of listening to music. With the wireless charging case, the headphones last up to 24 hours.

Question 9. How many minutes of charge?Vcharging case required Airplans?

15 minutes of charging the headphones in a wireless case provide 3 hours of battery life.

Question 10. How to find outcharge levelAirplansand charging case?

There are several to check the charge level of the headphones and the case.

In the charging case, the indicator shows the levelAirPods charge when they are inside, or the state of charge of the case itself, when AirPods headphones are pulled out of the case. Green light means the AirPods or cover is fully charged. Orange light indicates incomplete charge of the gadget.

Another way to check the charge level isopen the charging case cover. A pop-up window will appear on your iPhone screen indicating the charge status of your AirPods and the case itself while the headphones remain inside it. You can also check your battery level by asking Siri, “How much charge is left in my AirPods?”

Question 11. Howturn up the volumesoundAirplans?

There are no physical buttons on the AirPods casecontrols, so you need Siri to increase or decrease the volume, as well as switch between tracks. Double-tap the earbuds to activate Siri and ask her to increase the volume. When calling the voice assistant, playback is interrupted. You can also switch tracks and adjust the sound using the corresponding buttons on your iPhone without stopping the music playing.

Question 12. How to play or stopmusicat Airplans?

Play or stop music on headphonesAirPods can be used in several ways. Motion accelerometers and optical sensors work in conjunction with the W1 processor to stop playback when you remove the headphones. As soon as you put them on, AirPods turn on the sound. If you're listening to music on your iPhone and you're wearing headphones, the music will start playing through your AirPods. Double-tap the earbuds to activate Siri and ask her to play or pause the track.

In addition, in the Bluetooth settings there is an option that allows you to change the default launch of Siri to play or stop music when you double-tap the headset.

Question 13. What is the sound quality of the headphones AirPods?

Despite the improved sound in AirPods,The sound quality in wireless headphones is almost no different from that in wired ones. According to the manufacturer, directional microphones and a built-in voice accelerometer help filter out external noise and focus on the sound of your voice. In fact, the quality of phone calls cannot always be called excellent. But the sound quality of Siri does not raise any questions.

Question 14. How to answerincoming call with Airplans?

To answer a call, double-tap one of the headphones, just like you call Siri. Unfortunately, you cannot accept or reject an incoming call using a voice command. 

Question 15. Can I reject or replymake calls usingvoiceteams?

You cannot use voice commands to answer incoming calls.

Question 16. Does it work?Siriwithout an internet connection?

Siri does not work without internet connection.

Question 17. What's in the box?

The kit includes AirPods headphones with a charging case, a Lightning cable and a quick guide to using the headset.

Question 18. What is the quality connectionsAirplans byBluetooth?

Thanks to the W1 chip, AirPods headphones have a largerange of reception. However, Apple does not indicate which class of Bluetooth devices the AirPods belong to - the first or second. The first class has a range of 100 meters, the range of the second - 10 meters. Presumably the chip W1 belongs to the first class.

Question 19.Airplanswaterproof?

Apple does not indicate AirPods water resistance. It is undesirable to wet the AirPods and the charging case, despite the feedback from users about the positive results of the water-resistance test devices.

findings

AirPods are a typical Apple product of the firstgenerations. The strengths of the accessory include the absence of wires, quick pairing with iOS devices and ease of recharging in the case. I'm pleased with the mono mode, smart pause, automatic switching on of the headphones when they touch the ear, design and compactness. The obvious drawback of the gadget is the lack of player control. Double-clicking on the earphone activates the voice assistant, and with its help you control the player. This is not always convenient: you have to take out your iPhone.

Write in the comments if you do not find the answer to your question.