Don't Let AirPods Get Too Hot, They Can Damage Quickly

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Any technology product with a lithium-ion battery must be stored at a certain operating temperature to function properly. AirPods are no exception.

Users sometimes forget that wireless earbuds are prone to the same problems as other battery powered devices. Unlike wired headphones, wireless headphones can experience temperature extremes just like the iPhone.

Even though the iPhone gives a warning that the iPhone is overheating, the AirPods are unable to carry out the same instructions. That means users have to be extra careful to keep their AirPods at normal temperatures, especially in summer.

Similar to iPhones and other mobile devices, AirPods should be kept away from temperature extremes on both ends of the spectrum. In some cases, low temperatures can be just as dangerous as high temperatures.

To protect and extend the life of AirPods, users need to know the operating temperature limits of the wireless earbuds. AirPods are difficult to repair if they are damaged by high temperatures. The only option is to replace the earbuds.

Plus, some of the AirPods' special qualities make them more susceptible than most devices to overheating.

What is the AirPods safe operating temperature range

Apple lists the same temperature guidelines for all three AirPods models: AirPods standard, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. The safe operating temperature range for all these models is between 0 to 35 degrees Celsius or 32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

So, operating outside the specified temperature limit can cause the headphones to not work normally.

The company admits that the case and earbuds may feel hot while charging, and this is normal. AirPods will return to their normal temperature after charging is complete, but if the temperature remains high, the environment may overheat. Then the user has to cool it down.

What Happens To Overheated AirPods?

There are several things that can happen to AirPods when they get too hot. And it can have short term as well as long term effects. If your AirPods feel too hot, the earbuds may slow down or temporarily pause charging and adjust their temperature.

The earbuds may also turn off for a period of time, but this usually happens with exposure to extreme cold temperatures. When using AirPods in high temperatures, battery life may be short, and this effect may be permanent. Because AirPods use small battery cells that are constantly charging, they are more prone to loss of capacity when the device overheats.

Apple advises users to avoid storing AirPods in parked cars or in direct sunlight to avoid this problem. If left in a high temperature environment, AirPods may become hot, resulting in temporary or permanent damage to battery life.(*)

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