Apple AirPods
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Enable and disable automatic ear detection
| 1. | From the home screen, tap Settings. |
| 2. | Tap Bluetooth. |
| 3. | Tap the i next to the name of your AirPods. |
| 4. | Tap the switch next to Automatic Ear Detection, turning it green to turn on, or white to turn off. |
Battery
Listening time (hrs)
With charging case - more than 24 hours
Without charging case - 5 hours
Without charging case - 5 hours
Talk time (mins)
With charging case - up to 11 hours
Without charging case - up to 2 hours
Without charging case - up to 2 hours
Body
Height (mm)
AirPods (each): 40.5
Charging case: 53.5
Charging case: 53.5
Width (mm)
AirPods (each): 18.0
Charging case: 21.3
Charging case: 21.3
Depth (mm)
AirPods (each): 16.5
Charging case: 44.3
Charging case: 44.3
Weight (g)
AirPods (each): 4
Charging case: 38
Charging case: 38
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Network
VoLTE (4G calling in UK)
No
VoLTE Roaming (4G calling abroad)
No
Sensors
Dual beamforming microphones
Yes
Dual optical sensors
Yes
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Yes
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Yes
Features
Sweat and water-resistant
No
Warranty
Device warranty
12 months
Compatibility
iPad models
All iPads running iOS 10 or later
Watch models
Apple Watch models running watchOS 3 or later
iPod models
iPod touch 6th Generation or newer running iOS 10 or later
iPhone models
iPhone 5 or newer running iOS 10 or later
TV models
Apple TV (4th Generation) or newer
System
System requirements
iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later
Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later
Mac models with macOS Sierra or later
Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later
Mac models with macOS Sierra or later
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