You know the feeling. You excitedly grab your AirPods for the morning commute, already tasting the sweet rush of your favorite playlist. Then the dreaded “out of charge” jingle crushes your soul. Ugh! But fear no more my wireless audio friends – the iPhone 15 lets you easily juice up those pods in a pinch!
Thanks to the nifty reverse charging feature on the iPhone 15, you can use a USB-C cable to give your AirPods a boost from 0 to hero anytime, anywhere. It’s the ultimate backup plan for when you inevitably forget to charge the earbuds overnight (which I mayyy be guilty of once or twice…).
Here’s the simple process:
First, grab your iPhone 15 and a USB-C cable – one end is USB-C to Lightning for older AirPods models or USB-C on both ends for the newest AirPods Pro/3rd Gen.
Next, plug the USB-C side into your iPhone 15’s charging port. Then take the other cable end and plug it directly into the AirPods themselves.
An orange light on your AirPods means charging is underway. Keep an eye out for when it turns green – this indicates a full battery! Just remember to tap the back button on AirPods to view the light color.
And that’s it! Those precious earbuds will sip power from your iPhone 15 so you arrive at work with tunes blasting, not silence sulking.
Sure, it charges slower than using an actual wall plug. But we’re talking quick backup juice here, not a 0 to 100% overnight sess. Even 15-30 mins tethered to your iPhone will give AirPods a nice cushion of extra playtime.
I can’t begin to count the number of times I’ve hopped on a train sans music because my AirPods croaked. But the iPhone 15 and trusty USB-C cable can prevent commuting letdowns!
No more dread when that “out of battery” alert pops up. Just know you’ve got secret charging power in your pocket! Who cares if MagSafe charging hasn’t arrived yet – USB-C reverse charging lets you be the AirPods hero on the go.
So never fret a dead battery again. The music plays on thanks to your iPhone 15’s sneaky charging skills! Have your own crisis-averting charging tips? Share in the comments below!
