Wireless AirPods headphones debuted in mid-December, but during this time they became very popular. Take advantage of the new brand headset quite simple, which is why many users consider themselves experts. In fact, there are many features of AirPods that not many people know about. This article is intended for those who are interested in learning all the features of new demons. wired headphones Apple.
AirPods can be used with any Bluetooth device.
To use AirPods, it is recommended to have a device on iOS platform 10, macOS Sierra or watchOS 3. But the same scheme works with gadgets from other manufacturers. Many forums on the network write that AirPods are incompatible with smartphones, tablets and laptops on other operating systems. This is not true, they connect to Android devices and work quite well.
You can view the remaining charge on your AirPods in Control Center or the widget.
There are several ways to find out the remaining charge level. For example, you can open the control center, go to the player section and open the panel with sound sources. The battery status of the device will be shown here. In addition, you can add a separate "Batteries" widget to the page.
You can view the remaining charge by opening the charging case nearby.
In order to find out the charge level of AirPods and the case, it is enough to open the lid of the docking station, placing your iPhone next to it - you will immediately see a window with the image of headphones and treasured indicators on the smartphone screen.
You can check the remaining charge of your AirPods on your Apple Watch.
If you have at your disposal Apple Watch, you can check the remaining battery level by calling Control Center by swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen.
You can rename your AirPods.
AirPods connected to iPhone can be renamed. To do this, go to the smartphone settings in the Bluetooth devices section. Then click on the letter "i" next to the AirPods icon and find the field with the name of the device.
You can change the purpose of double tap on AirPods.
In a very simple way, the call to Siri is implemented in AirPods. It is enough to double tap your finger on any earpiece - and the assistant is activated. By default, Siri is launched on the device, but the main gesture assignment can be changed to play/pause/answer/hang up.
You can automatically redirect voice calls from iPhone to AirPods.
As for incoming and outgoing calls, in the first case they automatically go to the headphones, and in the second case, when dialing a number on the iPhone, we can choose whether the sound goes to the headphones or to the smartphone's speakers. If the corresponding item is activated in the iPhone settings, voice calls will automatically transfer to AirPods as soon as you place the headphones in your ear.
You can change the volume on your AirPods using the Apple Watch wheel.
Owners of smart watches Apple is easier just change the volume level of your AirPods. Open music app during music playback and scroll the digital crown Digital Crown to increase or decrease the volume level.
AirPods do not have a wireless charging system.
AirPods boast excellent design and the most convenient docking station, but in the case of the latter, many users have been misled. On thematic forums on the network, you can find a statement of support wireless charging headphones. In fact, the "ears" placed in the case touch the metal contacts inside the case, due to which the energy transfer occurs.
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With the development of smartphones also happens and no less rapid development various accessories to them. In particular, all kinds of wireless devices connected via Bluetooth - headsets, speakers, fitness bracelets, smart watches, etc. As practice shows, one of the main problems associated with their use is monitoring the battery level - very often there are situations when the battery on the paired device runs out of power. wrong moment. Let's look at a few applications that can help solve this problem.
BatON
If your Bluetooth gadget supports the energy-saving GATT (Generic Attribute Profile) protocol, and has the ability to accept and reject incoming call, you can view its charge level using the BatON program. Download the application from PlayMarket, install and run it.
Use this utility very simple - in its main window a list of connected and compatible devices, a small icon will appear next to each of them, displaying current level charge. Information can also be presented via desktop notifications.
BatON has additional settings, in which you can configure the receipt of notifications, or disable them altogether. It is also possible to set the polling period for devices paired with the smartphone.
Bluetooth Headset Battery
If your wireless gadget does not support GATT, in this case, you should use another application that works on a different principle - Bluetooth Headset Battery. When you install and run the program, you will see brief instructions on its use.
The instructions are not entirely clear, so let's take a closer look at how to use the application:
New mobile operating system from Apple is large enough. Behind large and serious changes, it is not always possible to discern small, but useful improvements. One of these "chips" is the new useful widget for notification center. With it, you can monitor the battery charge of any gadget paired with your phone or tablet. They may be Apple Watch, wireless headset or any other standalone accessory.
To add a widget to the top curtain, just open it and scroll the contents to the very bottom. Now you should click the "Change" button and select from the list of widgets available in the system "Batteries". Installing this informer without connected gadgets does not make sense, because in this form it will duplicate information about the battery from the status bar. But when connecting "smart" electronics, it will always be possible to monitor the charge level of its battery. 
On the this moment there is no complete list of accessories that will work with this iOS 9 widget. I suggest writing in the comments about your experiments with the informer from the notification center and about the gadgets that work with it. [idb]
September 7 Apple company introduced wireless headphones. The earbuds connect to the iOS device automatically using wireless connection and work 5 hours without recharging. Earlier we talked about main functions of AirPods. In this article, we will answer the most popular questions users about the first wireless stereo headset Apple.
Question 1. What is the difference betweenAirPodsandEarPods?
AirPods are connected to the device using a wireless connection, EarPods - traditionally, using a wire. The devices look the same, except that wireless AirPods more wired Apple headphones and have several holes on the body. AirPods weigh only 4g.
Question 2. AirPodsfixed in the ears in the same way asEarPods?
Surprisingly, wired EarPods don't fit as well as wireless AirPods. Maybe this explains the increased size of AirPods compared to EarPods, or maybe the lack of wires that, catching on something, remove the device from the ears. Even if you shake your head a few times, AirPods will stay in your ears. AirPods stay securely in your ears even during workouts.
However, the shape of AirPods cannot be called universal. If EarPods don't fit you, then AirPods probably won't be comfortable either.
Question 3. Is it easy to loseAirPods?
The first thing that comes to mind when you see AirPods is that they are easy to lose. But Apple has added a compact charging case to the headphones. You won't lose your earphones if you always keep them in the charging case. If you do lose one of the earphones, Apple is offering a second one for $69. It's better than buying a new $159 pair.
Question 4. HowAirPodsconnect to iPhone?
For AirPods connections no need to log in iPhone settings or . The gadget automatically connects to an unlocked iOS device the first time you open the AirPods charging case. To create a pair of AirPods - iPhone, click Connect in the window that opens on the screen of your iOS device. AirPods automatically pair with everyone Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account.
Question 5. How to connectAirPodsToandroid devicesam?
To connect AirPods to devices powered by Android platform, you need to press the button on the charging case. As soon as the indicator starts flashing, go to the smartphone's Bluetooth settings and select among available devices AirPods.
Question 6. Cmaybewhether someonealso connect to my AirPods from youriPhone?
After you create a pair of AirPods - iPhone, and therefore link the headphones to your iCloud account, connecting any other iOS device that uses another Account iCloud will be the same as on devices running third-party platforms.
Question 7. Can I usehave one earphoneAirPod?
Yes, you can only use one earphone. The headphones will automatically switch to mono mode. At the same time, the left and right channels of sound are fed into one AirPods, imitating stereo sound. Thanks to mono mode, one earphone can be used to save battery. As soon as one earphone is discharged, you take the second one.
Question 8. How many hoursAirPods work from one charge?
One charge of AirPods is enough for 5 hours of listening to music. With a wireless charging case, the earbuds can last up to 24 hours.
Question 9. How many minutes of chargevcharging case requiredAirPods?
15 minutes of charging the headphones in the wireless case provides 3 hours of battery life.
Question 10. How to find outcharge levelAirPodsand charging case?
There are several to check the charge level of the headphones and case.
In the charging case, an indicator shows the charge level of the AirPods when they are inside, or the state of charge of the case itself when the AirPods are taken out of the case. A green light means the AirPods or case is fully charged. Orange light indicates that the gadget is not fully charged. 
Another way to check the charge level is to open the cover of the charging case. On the iPhone screen A pop-up window will appear showing the charge status of your AirPods and the case itself while your AirPods remain inside the case. You can also check the battery level by asking Siri, "How much power is left in my AirPods?".
Question 11. Howturn up the volumesoundAirPods?
Not on AirPods case physical buttons controls, so Siri is needed to increase or decrease the volume level, as well as switch between tracks. Double-tap the earpiece to activate Siri and ask her to turn up the volume. When called voice assistant playback is interrupted. You can also skip tracks and adjust the volume using the corresponding buttons on your iPhone without stopping music playback.
Question 12. How to play or stopmusicv AirPods?
There are several ways to play or stop music on your AirPods. motion accelerometers and optical sensors work in conjunction with the W1 processor so that playback stops when you remove your headphones. As soon as you put them on, AirPods turn on the sound. If you are listening to music on your iPhone and put on your headphones, the music will start playing through your AirPods. Double-tap the earbud to activate Siri and ask her to play or stop the track. 
Besides, in Bluetooth settings there is an option to change the default launch Siri to play or stop music when double tap earpiece.
Question 13. What is the sound quality of the headphones AirPods?
Despite the improved sound in AirPods, the sound quality in wireless headphones is almost the same as that in wired ones. According to the manufacturer, directional microphones and a built-in voice accelerometer help filter out external noise and focus on the sound of your voice. In fact, the quality of phone calls can not always be called excellent. But the sound quality of Siri does not raise questions.
Question 14. How to answerincoming callviaAirPods?
To answer a call, double-tap one of the earbuds, just like you would call Siri. Unfortunately, incoming call cannot be accepted or rejected by voice command.
Question 15. Can I reject or answermake calls usingvoicecommands?
Question 16. Does it workSiriwithout an internet connection?
Siri doesn't work without an internet connection.
Question 17. What's included?
Includes AirPods with charging case, Lightning cable and quick guide for using the headset.
Question 18. What is the qualityconnectionsAirPodsonBluetooth?
Thanks to the W1 chip, AirPods have a long receiving range. However, Apple does not indicate which class of Bluetooth devices AirPods belong to - the first or second. The first class has a range of 100 meters, the second class has a range of 10 meters. Presumably the W1 chip belongs to the first class.
Question 19.AirPodswaterproof?
Apple does not list AirPods as water resistant. It is undesirable to wet AirPods and the charging case abundantly, despite the existing user reviews about positive results test devices for water resistance.
conclusions
AirPods - typical Apple product first generation. TO strengths accessories include no wires, quick pairing with ios-devices and ease of recharging in a case. Pleased with mono mode, smart pause, automatic switch on headphones in contact with the ear, design and compactness. The obvious drawback of the gadget is the lack of player control. double tap on the earphone activates voice assistant, and with its help you control the player. This is not always convenient: you have to get your iPhone.
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