How Far Can Airpods Be Away From Phone?

How far can Airpods be away from phone without losing connection? Keep reading to find out the maximum connection range of your Apple Airpods! The AirPods created a revolution when they were first introduced.

Like with many of Apple’s products, the fanbase couldn’t wait to get their hands on them, but the larger group of tech users were skeptical about the functionality and the compromise that they had to make.

However, AirPods are a big success, and they are commonly seen nowadays. But, have you ever wondered about the range on these devices? How far can you move them from your iPhone before they stop working?

This might not seem as useful to most people, but you have to understand that many people are quite concerned. For instance, if you are sitting in an office and have to move around, you might not want to carry your iPhone with you; you can just leave it at your desk.

Many people consider switching to wireless headphones because they are easier to move with. You don’t want the hassle of wired headphones that get tangled every time you put them in your pocket.

It’s just too much trouble to say the least. However, what about the range? Let’s talk about that to get a better idea about the effectiveness of the AirPods.

How Far Can Airpods Be Away From Phone?

The company recommends that the optimal range of the product is between 30 and 60 feet. Ideally, that translates to anywhere between 10 and 18 meters. Essentially, what this means is that you can move around with your AirPods without having to worry about your phone in your pocket.

When we talk about range, it is important that we divide it into two categories: the optimal range and the maximum range.

The optimal range is the range at which these AirPods are designed to be used, whereas the maximum range is the range that you can stretch them to without compromising on performance.

Many people also like to test the resilience of these AirPods by trying to max out the range. As a result, they found out that these earphones were able to play music without any interruptions at a distance of more than 60 feet.

However, the company hasn’t provided any official information regarding this. The AirPods can be connected to virtually any device that has Bluetooth compatibility. If you want to maximize the range, the best thing to do is to make use of an Apple iOS device.

Furthermore, you should know that there isn’t a noticeable difference between the first and second generation AirPods when it comes to range, so it’s not like you need to pay extra if you have the first gen model.

How Do I Connect My AirPods?

The AirPods aren’t just designed for music playback; they can do a lot more. You can also make phone calls or talk to Siri directly. To connect them, the first thing you need to do is make sure that your phone has been updated.

Then, put the AirPods in the case and keep them besides your phone. From there, unlock your phone and you will see an animation appear on the display.

The phone will do the pairing on its own once you tap on the “Connect” option. You will receive on-screen instructions, so just follow them to complete the connection on your device. Once you are done, you can tap on the Done button.

You can also connect the AirPods to an Android device. To do that, you need to first activate the Bluetooth settings on your device. Activate Bluetooth, and wait for the AirPods to show up (they need to be in their case).

Open the lid and press the button underneath; you will notice the LEDs on the case will start to flash white. Once that is done, your connection will be completed. Keep in mind that you can’t use Siri with Android devices, it’s only available with iPhone.

How Do I Talk to Siri?

One of the best features on the AirPods is that you can easily talk to Siri and get updates without having to pick up your phone. If your AirPods are connected to an iOS device, you can easily use this feature.

But, you should know that there’s a difference in how to wake Siri up based on whether you have a first or second generation device. If you have the second gen model, you just have to say “Hey, Siri!” and the assistant will come up.

But, if you have the older model, you have to double tap on one of the buds, and it’s going to activate Siri. These are just some simple methods that you can use to activate the assistant.

These AirPods need to be charged regularly, so that’s something you can’t ignore. Make sure you keep the charging case handy with you.

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2 thoughts on “How Far Can Airpods Be Away From Phone?”

    • Of course! You can walk around inside your house without losing connection. You can even leave your phone downstairs and go upstairs with your airpods without losing connection. Hope that helps!

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