How “AirPods” Works ?
What is AirPods ?
As we all know, earbuds are electrical devices worn on the ear to receive sound or music from gadget such as handphone, laptop, or radio without hearing other noise. We usually use this devices when we want to focus or listening to music alone in public places. AirPods are wireless bluetooth earbuds created by Apple Inc. They were first released on December 13, 2016. After that, Apple released the 2nd generation on March 20, 2019. This devices came with updated features and have its own wireless charging case that is easy to carry everywhere. Then, Apple released new AirPods called “AirPods Pro” on October 30, 2019. It came with different looks from the first and second AirPods and of course with updated features.
How to Use AirPods and How It Works ?
AirPods not only can be used on Apple Devices, but it can also be used on other devices that provides bluetooth features such as Windows laptops or Android phones. These devices have their own ways to connect and paired with AirPods. Here are some instructions and explanations on how to use AirPods :
- Apple Devices with iOS 10.2 or higher
Most users definitely use Apple Devices with iOS 10.2 or higher. For new users to set up the AirPods, first, you need to enable the Bluetooth on your devices. Then, open the charging case lid. It will send a signal to your devices and the connect option will appear. Next, tap ‘Connect’. After that, press and hold the button on the back of the charging case. The pairing process will begin. The LED will turn white while the pairing process is running. Finally, the AirPods will immediately connected with your devices and you can listen to your favourite songs with a good quality sound. If you have paired the AirPods with your devices before, you can simply place the AirPods with their case closer to your devices then open the lid. After that, the information of the AirPods battery life will appear then just placed the AirPods on your ear. It will automatically transfer the audio route from your devices to the AirPods.
2. Apple Devices with lower version
In lower version of Apple Devices, the connect option does not appear. First, enable the Bluetooth on your devices. Then, open the charging case lid. After that, press and hold the button on the back of the charging case. The new suggestion for pairing with the AirPods will appear on your Bluetooth discover devices list. Just tap the suggestion and the AirPods will be connected with your devices.
3. Windows 10 Laptop or PC
Same as other devices, you need to enable the Bluetooth first. Go to the settings and choose “Devices” then choose “Bluetooth & other devices”. Turn the Bluetooth on and click on “Add Bluetooth or other device”. After that, open the charging case lid then press and hold the button behind it. The LED will turn white while blinking and the AirPods will be discoverable. Then, choose the AirPods and Windows will set them up.
When the AirPods are connected with your devices, you can change double-tap function in each side. This function can be used to call Siri, play the next track, previous track, or pause the music. You can also set your AirPods name and manage the Automatic Ear Detection and Microphone settings.
Features and Technology Specification
Until now, Apple has released two generations of AirPods and also AirPods Pro with some updated features. Each AirPod has their own microphones at the bottom part so that we could use only one at a time from the pair. AirPods has its own wireless charging case with more than 24 hours of battery life and up to 5 hours battery life without charging case. The first generation of AirPods contain W1 processor that processes the Bluetooth 4.2 connection. After that, the second generation of AirPods was updated with a changed of the processor to H1 that could processes the Bluetooth 5 connection and supports hands-free “Hey Siri” (voice-activated). It becomes more convenient because we could control the audio only by saying “play/pause the music” or “turn up/down the volume” to Siri. We could also check the AirPods battery life by saying “how is my AirPods battery life?” and Siri will answer immediately. AirPods Pro have different looks from the first and second AirPods, it has interchangeable silicone tips that fits our ears. There are also some new techs like active noise cancellation, automated frequency profile setting, IPX4 water resistance and a charging case with wireless charging.
Advantages and Disadvantages between AirPods and EarPods
Here are some advantages of AirPods :
- AirPods are wireless while EarPods are not. We could hear the sound or music from our devices from a further places.
- AirPods are easier to carry around in your bag or pocket than EarPods because they have their own charging case. They are also more convenient to use while doing some sports like jogging.
- AirPods are supported by Siri while EarPod are not. They basically have more modern technology which is impressive.
Here are some advantages of EarPods :
- Apple Devices are packaged with EarPods. We do not have to buy them again.
- EarPods are much cheaper than AirPods. The maintanance of AirPods also costs more than EarPods.
- There is not much different from the design of AirPods and EarPods. At a glance, the different is only from the wire and the microphone. Some people like EarPods more because they are more fashionable than AirPods that could be hidden if you have a long hair.
- EarPods do not have a battery. We do not have to charge them and we can use them for unlimited time.
- It is easier to lose AirPods than EarPods because AirPods are not wired to devices and they come off easily from our ear if we get bumped into something.
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