Apple AirPods 3rd generation
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Update the firmware
| 1. | Make sure the AirPods you want to update are within range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and that the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. |
| 2. | Place the AirPods into the case. |
| 3. | Close the case lid.  |
| 4. | Plug the charging cable into the charging port on the case.  |
| 5. | Plug the other end of the charging cable into the mains. |
| 6. | Make sure the case lid is closed for 30 minutes to allow the firmware to update. |
| 7. | Open the case lid. |
| 8. | Connect the AirPods to your desired iPhone, iPad or Mac. |
| 9. | Check the firmware version has been updated to the latest on your desired iPhone, iPad or Mac.  |
Battery
Listening time (hrs)
With charging case - up to 30 hours
Without charging case - up to 6 hours
Without charging case - up to 6 hours
Talk time
With charging case - up to 20 hours
Without charging case - up to 4 hours
Without charging case - up to 4 hours
Body
Height (mm)
AirPods (each): 30.8
Charging case: 46.4
Charging case: 46.4
Width (mm)
AirPods (each): 18.3
Charging case: 54.4
Charging case: 54.4
Depth (mm)
AirPods (each): 19.2
Charging case: 21.4
Charging case: 21.4
Weight (g)
AirPods (each): 4.3
Charging case: 37.9
Charging case: 37.9
Water resistant
IPX4
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Sensors
Dual beamforming microphones
Yes
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Yes
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Yes
Features
Sweat and water-resistant
Yes - IP64 rated
Voice controls
Yes - using Siri
Compatible with wireless charging
Yes - MagSafe compatible
Noise cancelling
Yes - Active
Warranty
Device warranty
24 months
Compatibility
iPad models
iPad mini 4 or newer running the latest iOS
iPod models
iPod touch 7th Generation or newer running the latest iOS
iPhone models
iPhone SE 1st generation or newer running the latest iOS
Watch models
Apple Watch Series 1 or later running the latest watchOS
TV models
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV HD
Apple TV HD
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