How to Check AirPods Battery Without Case

Introduction to AirPods Battery Life

AirPods are a popular wireless earbud device created by Apple. They are known for their sleek design, excellent sound quality, and user-friendly interface. One of the most significant concerns users have with their AirPods is battery life. AirPods have a battery life of around 5 hours of listening time and 3 hours of talk time. However, their battery life can vary depending on usage and other factors. In this article, we will discuss how to check the battery life of your AirPods without a charging case.

Checking AirPods Battery Level on an iPhone or iPad

If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can quickly check the battery level of your AirPods by following these steps:

1. Open the lid of your AirPods case and place your AirPods inside.
2. Go to the home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
3. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to access Control Center.
4. Look for the “Batteries” widget, which will show you the battery level of your AirPods as well as the charging case.
5. If you don’t see the “Batteries” widget, scroll down to the bottom of the Control Center and tap “Edit.”
6. Tap the “+” button next to “Batteries” to add it to your Control Center.

Keep in mind that your AirPods must be connected to your iPhone or iPad for this method to work. If they are not connected, you will not see the battery level.

Using Siri to Check AirPods Battery Life

Another way to check the battery level of your AirPods is by using Siri. Here’s how to do it:

1. Make sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone or iPad.
2. Activate Siri by saying “Hey Siri” or by holding down the side button on your iPhone or iPad.
3. Ask Siri “What’s the battery percentage of my AirPods?”
4. Siri will respond with the battery level of your AirPods.

This method is a hands-free way to check the battery level of your AirPods, which can be useful when you’re on the go or don’t want to take your phone out of your pocket.

Checking AirPods Battery on an Apple Watch

If you have an Apple Watch, you can check the battery level of your AirPods right from your wrist. Here’s how to do it:

1. Make sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone.
2. Open the Control Center on your Apple Watch by swiping up from the bottom of the watch face.
3. Look for the “Now Playing” card, which will show the battery level of your AirPods.
4. If you don’t see the “Now Playing” card, you can add it to your watch face by going to the “Watch” app on your iPhone and selecting “Edit” on the watch face screen.

Keep in mind that your AirPods must be connected to your iPhone for this method to work. Also, the “Now Playing” card will only appear if you are currently playing audio through your AirPods.

Third-Party Apps to Check AirPods Battery Status

If you want to have more control over checking the battery level of your AirPods, there are several third-party apps available that can provide you with more detailed information. Here are some popular options:

1. AirBattery – This app is available on the Google Play Store and allows Android users to see the battery level of their AirPods and charging case.

2. ToothFairy – This app is available on the Mac App Store and provides a quick way to connect and disconnect your AirPods from your Mac. It also shows the battery level of your AirPods.

3. BatteryLife – This app is available on the App Store and provides detailed information about the battery life of your AirPods. It shows the battery percentage, usage time, and even estimates how much time is left before you need to charge your AirPods.

While these apps can be useful, keep in mind that they are not officially supported by Apple and may not always be accurate.