How to charge Bluetooth headphones to extend battery life

Currently, Bluetooth headsets are gradually replacing conventional wired headsets. However, not everyone knows how to properly charge Bluetooth headphones. Join TipsMake to learn how to charge Bluetooth headphones in the article below.

How to tell if your Bluetooth headset is out of battery

When the Bluetooth headset runs out of battery, there will be signs to notify the user. Depending on each type and brand, there will be separate signs, but basically there will be a few common points as follows.

Headphones have charging box

In the form of headphones with a charging box, users can determine the battery level very simply when checking on the phone, computer or laptop when the two devices are connected to each other. Besides, when the battery runs out, the indicator light on the headphone charging box will usually turn red. When the battery is full, it will usually display green.

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The headset does not have a charging box

For headphones without a charging box, users will know the headset is out of battery when the device emits a warning sound. Besides, reduced sound quality or interrupted sound while listening are also two basic signs that your Bluetooth headset is running low on battery.

How long does it take to charge the Bluetooth headset to full battery?

According to Bluetooth headset manufacturers, the average time for a Bluetooth headset to fully charge is 2-3 hours . But the specific time depends on the brand and type of the headset. In particular, charging time depends on the temperature of the battery and the type of charger you are using.

How to charge Bluetooth headphones to protect the battery

To preserve the life of your headphones, you can refer to the following ways to charge Bluetooth headphones. These methods have been compiled and tested by TipsMake, then evaluated.

How to charge Bluetooth headphones with a charger

If your Bluetooth headset has a charger, the way to charge the battery will be the same as charging your phone, you just need to follow these 3 very simple steps:

1. Step 1: Plug the charging cord into the headset's charging port.
2. Step 2: Plug the charger into the electrical outlet.
3. Step 3: Connect the other end of the charging cord (USB port) to the charger and wait for the battery to be fully charged.

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Charge Bluetooth headphones without a charger

What should I do when I buy a Bluetooth headset but it doesn't come with a charger? Many people choose to buy a new charger. But there are two useful ways that you can use below that will help you avoid spending money on buying additional chargers.

Method 1: Use the phone's charger

With this method, you just need to use your existing phone charger and follow the same steps as charging a Bluetooth headset. However, you also need to choose a charger with the appropriate amperage for the headset, in this case 1.5A to 2A is the most reasonable.

If the charger has too much current, the headphone battery will be negatively affected. For example, performance will be reduced, resulting in poor sound output, leading to battery swelling when used for a long time. Because the battery in the headset is small in size, it cannot withstand too high amperage.

Method 2: Charge the battery via computer or laptop

1. Step 1: Connect the charging cord to the headphone's charging plug.
2. Step 2: Connect the other end of the charging cord to the computer's USB port and wait for the headset's battery to be fully charged to continue using.

With this method, users will not have to worry about the electrical intensity being too high because the laptop's battery output is only from 0.5 A to 1 A. However, this is also a disadvantage because with low electrical intensity, users will have to wait longer than usual for the battery to fully charge.

Charge headphones with charging box

With headphones that have a charging box, recharging is even simpler, but this type of headset is often more expensive. What you have to do is put the headset in the charging box, then connect the Lightning port from the charging box to the charger. And plug the charger into the power source and you're done.

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Notes when charging Bluetooth headsets

If you know how to charge a Bluetooth headset, it is also a way to keep the headset more durable. Here are some things to note while charging the Bluetooth headset:

1. Unplug the charger when the battery is full, do not charge for too long
2. If not used for a long period of time, charge the battery to ensure the headset does not run out of battery for too long. The battery should be charged at least once a month.
3. Do not charge the battery too continuously, only use it when the headset reports running out of battery. 
4. Do not charge the battery overnight.

Tips for using Bluetooth headphones

What's the secret to using Bluetooth headphones to save money? Let's learn and apply some tips below. 

1. If you notice the battery draining quickly after just a short period of time, reset it to stop this situation. 
2. Use a scientific way to charge the first time, only charge when the battery is 10-15% remaining until full before using again.
3. Use alternate charging, which means if you are only using one earbud, leave the other earbud in charging mode.
4. Using only one side of the headset also helps you limit battery drain quickly when used for long periods of time.
5. Only adjust the volume moderately, too high a volume will damage the eardrum and drain the battery more.
6. Turn off the connection to your phone, computer, etc. when you don't need to use it. 
7. When you no longer need to use the headset, you should put it in the box immediately, do not let the headset continue to operate.
8. Keep the headphones in a stable temperature environment, not too hot or too cold.

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Epilogue

Hopefully with the above article, you know how to charge Bluetooth headset batteries and effective ways to prevent headset batteries from draining. If you find the article interesting or have any questions, please comment below for us to answer as quickly as possible.

Kareem Winters

Update 10 October 2023