Apple AirPods with Charging Case 2nd 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 - more than 24 hours
Without charging case - up to 5 hours
Without charging case - up to 5 hours
Talk time
With charging case - up to 18 hours
Without charging case - up to 3 hours
Without charging case - up to 3 hours
Body
Height (mm)
AirPods (each): 40.5
Charging case: 53.5
Charging case: 53.5
Width (mm)
AirPods (each): 16.5
Charging case: 44.3
Charging case: 44.3
Depth (mm)
AirPods (each): 18
Charging case: 21.3
Charging case: 21.3
Weight (g)
AirPods (each): 4
Charging case: 40
Charging case: 40
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Sensors
Dual beamforming microphones
Yes
Dual optical sensors
Yes
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Yes
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Yes
Features
Sweat and water-resistant
No
Voice controls
Yes - using Siri
Type of controls
Touchpad
Warranty
Device warranty
24 months
Compatibility
iPad models
iPad mini 2 or newer running the latest iOS
iPod models
iPod touch 6th generation or newer running iOS 10 or later
iPhone models
iPhone 5s or newer running the latest iOS
Watch models
Apple Watch Series 1 or newer
TV models
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD
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