AirPods 3 Features First Water-Resistant AirPods Charging Case (2024)

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Is AirPods 3 case water resistant? ›

AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) are dust resistant and sweat and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise, and have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard 60529. AirPods Pro and AirPods (3rd generation) are sweat and water resistant, but they are not waterproof or sweatproof.

If your AirPods do get wet, it may be possible to salvage them. As soon as you can, use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth, such as a microfiber cloth, to dry them off. Then, place them in a safe spot to dry. Depending on how wet they were, it might take a day or longer for them to fully dry out.

Wireless charging case: For AirPods (2nd generation) or AirPods (3rd generation) with a wireless charging case, or AirPods Pro (all generations), place the case with the status light facing up on the center of a MagSafe wireless charger or a Qi-certified charger.

AirPods are sweat and water resistant , however they are not waterproof. They can tolerate water splashes but should never be fully submerged in water. We hope this helps.

Water-resistant: able to resist the penetration of water to some degree but not entirely. Water-repellent: not easily penetrated by water, especially as a result of being treated for such a purpose with a surface coating. Waterproof: impervious to water.

If you have the third-generation AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max over-ear headphones, you'll be able to take advantage of spatial audio. This technology creates a 360-degree surround sound effect when watching TV, listening to music or participating in FaceTime calls.

A key reason for this is the AirPods 3's lack of active noise cancellation (ANC). Without the noise-canceling feature, the non-Pro AirPods are able to retain power more efficiently. Turning off Spatial Audio, which only works with select Apple Music media files, helps just as much.

To get water out of your AirPods, first dry the exterior with a lint-free cloth. Then, remove water from the interior with the Water Eject shortcut on iOS. Finally, place them in a container of silica gel to absorb any remaining moisture.

How to wear AirPods 3rd generation? ›

Gently press AirPods in your ears and rotate toward your face. Your AirPods should feel snug and secure.

Amber: Also referred to as orange, the LED will turn this color when the AirPods case is charging, or the AirPods are charging. Flashing white: When the LED is blinking white, it's ready to be paired via Bluetooth.

All current-generation Apple AirPods earbuds have an IPX4 rating. This means your Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Apple AirPods Max have no dust protection rating, but are considered protected from splashes, drips, and sprays of water.

If you have AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation) or AirPods (3rd generation), you can tap the case when it's on the charging mat to see whether your AirPods Pro or AirPods (3rd generation) are charging (amber light) or fully charged (green light).

The standard AirPods, the AirPods Max, and the Smart Cases are all no's. However, there is some good news: The AirPods Pro are sweat and water resistant.

All current-generation Apple AirPods earbuds have an IPX4 rating. This means your Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Apple AirPods Max have no dust protection rating, but are considered protected from splashes, drips, and sprays of water.

Remove them from the washer immediately.

AirPods Pro and third-generation AirPods are water and sweat resistant. However, they are NOT waterproof. They may be able to survive 1 or 2 washes, but they are not designed to be fully submerged in water.