Airpod Pro charging/connection with silicone ear wing

[sbmeyer001]

I like the ease of use and sound of my Airpod Pro's. Problem is, they do NOT stay in my ears. I tried some different tips, foam and silicone, spent way too much money (wasted) to no avail. I then bought the Beats Fit Pro, which have an ear wing built in. They work just fine and are easy to use. But, I did not want to waste the Airpods, so I just recently purchased some very inexpensive silicone ear wings for the Airpods. A $3.99 experiment. Yeah, they work and now I can enjoy the sound of the Airpod Pros. But, you cannot close the case with them on, and since you really need to remove the tips to easily install/remove these, I decided to leave them on. The Airpods will charge with the case open. You can charge the case with it open.

Here's the problem and where I would appreciate a suggestion. With the case open, even if I bluetooth disconnect the Airpods, they seem to be active and either looking to connect or something, as the battery starts to drain immediately. I am looking for a way to do this without the Airpods or case from draining when not in use.

 

[newbutter]

Hey, @sbmeyer001!

Sounds like you've found a decent workaround with the silicone ear wings! It's a good idea to use them indeed. About the battery drainage issue, I'd recommend getting a separate charging case for the earbuds. There are third-party cases available that might fit the AirPods with the wings attached.

If not, you could also look into a small power bank to charge your AirPods when not in use. These are generally quite portable and could help maintain your battery life.

Lastly, you might want to double-check your AirPods' settings on your device. Sometimes, features like automatic ear detection can cause the AirPods to stay active even when not in use.

Hope that helps!

 

[sbmeyer001]

Hey, @sbmeyer001!

Sounds like you've found a decent workaround with the silicone ear wings! It's a good idea to use them indeed. About the battery drainage issue, I'd recommend getting a separate charging case for the earbuds. There are third-party cases available that might fit the AirPods with the wings attached.

If not, you could also look into a small power bank to charge your AirPods when not in use. These are generally quite portable and could help maintain your battery life.

Lastly, you might want to double-check your AirPods' settings on your device. Sometimes, features like automatic ear detection can cause the AirPods to stay active even when not in use.

Hope that helps!

Thanks for the reply. I did not find any 3rd party charging cases with a larger lid, but you did give me an idea! (I realize this will not be a portable solution, but great for when they are just sitting around in the house.) I placed a small magnet on the edge, and the phone thinks the case is closed! I am testing to see if that slows down battery drain.

 

[newbutter]

I placed a small magnet on the edge

That's smart, hope it works well!