My case and one AirPod are charged to 100% but the other one is still at 80% despite being plugged into charger x 8 hours. I have reset both in the case, hoping it is a contact issue and will clean them too…just wondered if anyone has experienced the same.
I cleaned the AirPods and the contact points in the case really well (even though I had cleaned previously used a dampened q tip to get down inside the case better…now both are charging and working
I cleaned the AirPods and the contact points in the case really well (even though I had cleaned previously used a dampened q tip to get down inside the case better…now both are charging and working
Hey there and welcome to Apple Support Communities DTMEDIC,
We can certainly understand your concern and see you came to us from the article How to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods.
We recommend checking out these steps for more information on AirPods battery life and how to charge them.
" Charge your AirPods and learn about battery life
Learn how to charge your AirPods and their charging case, and how to get longer battery life for your AirPods.
Charge your AirPods
To charge your AirPods, put them in your case. Your case holds multiple, full charges for your AirPods, so you can charge on the go. To keep your AirPods charged, put them in the case when you're not using them.
Charge your case
You can charge your MagSafe Charging Case or Wireless Charging Case with a Qi-certified charging mat. Be sure to place your case on the charger with the status light facing up and with the lid closed. The status light should show the current charge level for 8 seconds. If you have AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation) or AirPods (3rd generation), you can tap the case when it's on the charging mat to see whether your AirPods Pro or AirPods (3rd generation) are charging (amber light) or fully charged (green light).
You can also charge your MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with an Apple Watch charger. Be sure to place your case on the charger with the status light facing up and with the lid closed. The status light should show the current charge level for 8 seconds.
To charge your case via wired connection, plug the Lightning cable that came with your AirPods into the Lightning connector on your case. Then plug the other end of the cable into a USB charger or port. You can charge your case with or without your AirPods inside. Charging is fastest when you use an iPhone or iPad USB charger or plug into your Mac.
Turn off charging case sounds
The MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro (2nd generation) plays a sound when it begins to charge, or when the battery charge is low. You can turn off this sound:
Learn about the status light
MagSafe Charging Case: The status light is on the front of the case.
Wireless Charging Case: The status light is on the front of the case.
Lightning Charging Case for AirPods (1st and 2nd generation): The status light in your charging case sits between the spaces for your AirPods.
Lightning Charging Case for AirPods (3rd generation): The status light is on the front of the case.
If your AirPods are in your case and the lid is open, then the light shows the charge status of your AirPods. When your AirPods aren't in your case, the light shows the status of your case. Green means fully charged, and amber means less than one full charge remains.
When you connect your case to a charger, or place your MagSafe Charging Case or Wireless Charging Case on a Qi-certified charging mat, the status light will stay on for 8 seconds. If the light flashes white, your AirPods are ready to set up with one of your devices. If the light flashes amber, you might need to set up your AirPods again.
To see the detailed charge status and charge level, see Check the charge status.
Check the battery percentage
You can check the battery percentage of your AirPods with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Open your case lid with your AirPods inside and hold your case close to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Wait a few seconds to see the charge status of your AirPods.
You can also check the charge status of your AirPods with the Batteries widget on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The charge for your case appears only when at least one AirPod is in the case.
On your Mac
in the menu bar. If you don't see the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar, learn how to add it.
Learn about battery life
When the battery charge of your AirPods is low, you get a notification on the screen of your iPhone or iPad. You get notifications when the charge is at 20, 10, and 5 percent remaining.
You also hear a tone in one or both AirPods when the battery charge is low. You hear the tone one time when the battery charge is at 10 percent, and a second time right before the AirPods turn off.
If you think that your battery has an issue, learn about AirPods service and repair. "
Just to clarify, do you use one AirPod more than the other? If so, this can be the reason you see battery differences between the both of them.
Kindest regards!
Hey there DTMEDIC,
That's great news! Thank you for taking the time to let us know.
Have a good one!
One airpod only charging to 80%
