There's a reason why one of your AirPods always dies faster than the other.
Luckily, there's a way to fix it.
It happens to the best of us, you charge both AirPods the same amount of time, yet somehow, one of them still runs out of battery way sooner than the other.
Well, don't worry, you're not alone as it turns out that having one earphone always die first is a fairly universal problem.
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YouTube channel Apple Explained shares pretty intriguing insights on the tech giant like why you never see iPhones go on sale or Steve Jobs' bizarre habit. Now, the popular channel as revealed why AirPods don't operate as equal.
Well, one of the most likely causes is that one of your AirPods isn’t making full contact with the charging pins inside the case.
In the video, it explains: “When placing your AirPods inside, it’s possible that one may not make full contact with the charging pins.”
So while you think it’s charging, it might actually just be sitting there slowly draining battery.
Thankfully, the fix is pretty simple.
By using a cotton swab, users can simply clean inside the case around the metal pins and wipe down the stem of the AirPod too. Even if you don’t see any dirt, a little dust buildup can still affect things going smoothly.
If that doesn’t do the trick, then it might come down to how you’re using your AirPods. For those who aren't aware, each AirPod performs different tasks - affecting their batteries differently.
Usually, one AirPod handles the microphone (e.g. for calls or Siri) while the other manages Noise Control. You can equalise their battery usage if you wish by switching their roles in your iPhone settings.
That said, Apple users should also pay attention to which AirPod they take out if someone is talking to them, the YouTuber added.
While it sounds a little random, over time, it can cause ‘uneven degradation’. When the AirPod is not being used in your ear it will likely go into power-saving mode, while the other continues to play the sounds. This can lead to one needing more charge cycles than the other, with different charging capacities.
So, do your best to make sure you are using your AirPods equally, and you might be able to avoid the battery dying on you. Little adjustments can go a long way in making sure your playlist doesn't cut out on your commute.