The AirPods Pro and AirPods third generation’s optimized battery charging is intended to reduce the rate of battery deterioration. You are able to use this feature thanks to this tutorial.
There is one setting you can turn off to avoid carrying around a portable power bank to recharge your AirPods Pro case and AirPods Pro. Apple introduced “Optimized Battery Charging” for iOS 14.2 and AirPods Pro. You need not be concerned if you are not using that version of iOS.
Here is how to turn off optimized battery charging on AirPods:
Further Reading: Why is My AirPods Case Blinking Red While Charging?
How to Turn Off Optimized Battery Charging for AirPods?
Connect your AirPods Pro to your iPhone, then select Settings > Bluetooth to turn off the AirPods Pro’s optimized battery charging. Tap on the info (i) button next to your AirPods Pro, then tap the toggle next to “Optimized Battery Charging.”
Your iPhone will give you the option to “Turn Off Until Tomorrow,” which you can choose if you want a brief break from the feature. However, you’ll need to tap “Turn Off” if you want the feature disabled for good.
When you configure your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, Optimized Battery Charging is turned on by default. After updating the device to iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, or a later version, it is also turned on by default.
Because this setting is global, you won’t need to manually enable or disable the AirPods Pro’s optimized battery charging feature on each Apple device you own.
Simply change the setting on one Apple device, such as your iPhone or iPad, and all of your other devices that are logged into iCloud with the same Apple ID account will automatically reflect the change.
Optimized Battery Charging on AirPods Connection Screen
The iPhone’s AirPods connection screen has been updated in iOS 14.2. When enabled, the Optimized Battery Charging feature is displayed, below the remaining battery percentage.
There’s also a ‘Turn off until tomorrow’ option available at the bottom of the Tap it to momentarily turn off the feature on the AirPods panel.
Why No Optimized Battery Charging for AirPods?
With the help of this new feature, your iPhone and AirPods can recognize your daily charging patterns, and the AirPods will finish their cycle of charging from 80% to 100% just before you need them. The objective is to decrease battery aging and stress on the battery.
But what if you don’t follow a regular charging schedule? Can you end up picking up your AirPods only with 80% battery strength? This is definitely very likely. Many users charge their AirPods at random, unlike the iPhone or Apple Watch. The optimized charging feature may therefore cause more harm than good. What are your thoughts on it? Here is Why is My iPhone Not Charging past 80%.
Conclusion: Turn Off Optimized Battery Charging Airpods
By minimizing the amount of time your AirPods Pro is fully charged, Optimized Battery Charging is intended to lessen wear on your battery and extend its lifespan. Your iOS or iPadOS device, along with your AirPods Pro, will wait to charge them past 80% until right before you need to use them. This is because they have learned from your daily charging habits.
Almost all of Apple’s products, including the iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac, feature optimized battery charging. Are you going to make use of the feature with your AirPods? Please share your thoughts in the space provided below for comments.
FAQs
How Do I Change the Battery Optimal Charge on AirPods?
Optimised Battery Charging should be enabled by default, but you can check by going to tapping the letter I next to your AirPods under Bluetooth in Settings > Settings. Scroll down and check the relevant toggle is set to green.
How Do I Stop My iPhone from Optimizing Charging?
When you first configure your iPhone or after installing iOS 13 or a later version, Optimized Battery Charging is turned on by default. To turn off the feature, go to Turn off Optimized Battery Charging under Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging.
