Can AirPod batteries be replaced?

Battery service

Your product is eligible for a battery replacement at no additional cost if you have AppleCare+ for Headphones and your product's battery holds less than 80% of its original capacity. AppleCare+ covers both the AirPods and the Charging Case.

How much does it cost to replace an AirPod battery?

If your AirPods with old, degraded, or damaged batteries are out of warranty, Apple can service them for you. Apple charges the following battery service fee for AirPods: AirPods 1st and 2nd generation: $49 for each AirPod. AirPods Pro: $49 for each AirPod.

How do you fix an AirPod battery?

How long can AirPods battery last?

With multiple charges in your case, you get up to 30 hours of listening time,¹ or up to 24 hours of talk time. Your AirPods Pro (2nd generation) can get up to 6 hours of listening time (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled)³ or up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge.

Do Apple repair AirPods or just replace?

You can replace a single AirPod (left or right AirPod) or a Charging Case for a fee. Use our “Get an Estimate” tool to review potential costs if you get service directly from Apple. If you go to another service provider, they can set their own fees, so ask them for an estimate.

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Can you get an AirPod replacement for free?

You may be eligible for a free service or replacement if you have AirPods Pro manufactured before October 2020 and have experienced: Noise interference, such as crackling or static, that increases in noisy places or while exercising.

How can I get my AirPods repaired for free?

How do I check battery health on AirPods?

Open your AirPods case (with the AirPods inside) near the Bluetooth-enabled device and wait for the pop-up to appear near the bottom of your screen. Here, you can see the battery status of both your AirPods and charging case.

Why are my AirPods dying so quickly?

This is because their lithium-ion batteries are small. Since they can only hold a charge for about 5 hours, AirPods owners have little choice but to charge them more frequently which causes the batteries to gradually deteriorate after every charge.

Why do my AirPods run out of battery so quickly?

Over time, the lithium-ion batteries degrade and make each charge shorter and shorter. Simply put, they will run out of power more quickly as time goes on. This isn't because they are using more power. Over time, the maximum capacity of the batteries inside the earbuds will start to decrease.

What happens when AirPods battery dies?

You can swap in your gen 1 or gen 2 AirPods with dead batteries for a refurbished and sanitized pair with “restored battery life.”

How do I increase the lifespan of an AirPod?

How do you tell if AirPods are dying?

Why are my AirPods dying after 1 hour?

You've probably noticed that running audio equipment at high volume draws more power than when the volume is lower. The same thing can happen with earbuds like AirPods. If your AirPods are dying quickly, try lowering the volume and see if that helps. It's also better for the long-term health of your ears.

Can you replace AirPod Pro Batteries?

Your product is eligible for a battery replacement at no additional cost if you have AppleCare+ for Headphones and your product's battery holds less than 80% of its original capacity. AppleCare+ covers both the AirPods and the Charging Case.

Why is my left AirPod not working?

If there's no sound in one AirPod

Check the charge status on your iPhone or iPad to make sure that each AirPod is charging . Put both AirPods in your ears. Play audio to test both AirPods. If an AirPod still isn't working, reset your AirPods or contact Apple Support.

How long do 2nd generation AirPods last?

The power of 24‑hour battery life.

AirPods deliver an industry-leading ⁶ 5 hours of listening time ⁷ — and now up to 3 hours of talk time ⁸ — all on one charge. And they're made to keep up with you, thanks to a charging case that holds multiple charges for more than 24 hours of listening time.

How much is a single AirPod?

How much is a single AirPod? The price of a single Airpod replacement averages $69 globally. This price may vary slightly according to your location, as well as the policy on your warranty.

Can you trade in AirPods at Apple?

Apple won't accept your used earbuds. While Apple accepts trade-ins for iPhones as far back as the iPhone 7 and the Apple Watch -- and gives credit for several eligible Android devices -- trade-in offers don't extend to AirPods of any sort. In fact, your only option through Apple is to recycle your old earbuds.

Does Apple replace whole AirPods?

Replace a lost AirPod

You can buy a replacement for a left or right AirPod or the Charging Case. Your replacement will be new. AppleCare+ for Headphones does not cover lost or stolen AirPods.

Which AirPods are being recalled?

But it is just 1st gen AirPods Pro models that Apple has determined are eligible. Read on for all the details… If your 1st gen AirPods Pro see noise cancellation not working, loss of bass, crackling and static, or an increase in background sounds, they may be covered under the AirPods recall.

Who do I call to replace my AirPods?

If your AirPods Pro were made in the affected date range, you can get them replaced at your local Apple store for free.

How do I know which generation AirPods I have?

Can AirPods last longer than 2 years?

No, they don't “only have a two year life span”. Plenty of us have AirPods older than two years old that still work just fine.

Do AirPods weaker over time?

As you wear your AirPods, dirt and ear wax can build up in the speaker mesh and obstruct the audio signal coming out from the drivers. As a result, the sound you hear will be quieter as the dirt and earwax buildup block some of the audio signals.