iPhones and AirPods support wireless charging, and some wonder if it is possible to charge AirPods with iPhones using reverse wireless charging technology.
In this article, you will find out if you can charge your AirPods with iPhone wirelessly and what the possibilities are.
Can You Charge AirPods With iPhone
No. You cannot charge your AirPods with the iPhone. Even though both AirPods and iPhones have wireless charging, Apple has not enabled reverse wireless charging on iPhones. But you can use your iPhone’s wireless charger to charge the AirPods wirelessly.
The iPhones have all the technology to implement reverse wireless charging and let you charge your AirPods using the iPhone.
But for some reason, Apple has not implemented the feature yet.
Since the tech is already there in most modern iPhone series, including iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, etc, it’s just a matter of pushing a software update to enable the same.
Trick To Charge AirPods With iPhone Wirelessly?
As mentioned, Apple has not introduced a feature that lets you wirelessly charge AirPods with iPhone.
But many people have found a trick that actually lets you charge the AirPods using the iPhone for a brief moment.
Although you cannot fully charge the AirPods with this trick, it shows that iPhone has all the tech needed to wirelessly charge AirPods with reverse wireless charging, but for some reason, Apple has not enabled the same yet.
So let’s see how.
Let’s say you have an Apple MagSafe battery pack.
As soon as you place the battery back on the back of the iPhone, it starts to charge the iPhone instantly.
Now plug the iPhone for charging, and place the MagSafe battery pack on the back of the iPhone.
If you look closer, you will notice that even though the MagSafe battery pack is not directly connected to the charger, it charges via the iPhone.
It means the iPhone is connected to the charger, and the iPhone is wirelessly charging the MagSafe battery pack.
Now comes the trick.
If you slowly slide the MagSafe battery pack out and at the same time place the AirPods case on the back of the iPhone, you will notice that the AirPods charge for a brief moment.
It is to be noted that the AirPods only charge for about 3 to 5 seconds, so it is not a viable method to charge your AirPods.
But this shows that reverse wireless charging technology is possible on iPhones, and it is just a matter of a software update enabling the same.
We hope to see the feature come live on iPhones with the upcoming updates.
This way, even if you don’t have a charger and your AirPods battery is too low, you can reverse the wireless charge the same using an iPhone.
Can You Charge AirPods With Other Phones Wirelessly
Yes. You can wirelessly charge your AirPods using other Android phones if they supports reverse wireless charging. I was able to charge my AirPods Pro wirelessly by placing it on the back of my Nothing Phone(1).
If you have an Android phone that supports reverse wireless charging, you can use it to wirelessly charge your AirPods.
During my flight from New York to London, I was able to charge my AirPods using an Android phone.
I went to settings and enabled Reverse wireless charging, and placed the AirPods on the back of the phone, and in about 15 minutes, the AirPods charged enough to play for hours.
Remember that charging your AirPods wirelessly with other phones will not be very fast. The charging speed depends on the reverse wireless charging tech of the phone.
Here is the list of popular phones with support for reverse wireless charging.
- Samsung S23 Ultra – Wireless PowerShare
- Google Pixel 7 Pro – PowerShare
- Nothing Phone (1 & 2)
- And more…
All these popular phones use Qi wireless standards, so you can charge your AirPods wirelessly.
As soon as the AirPods start to charge, you will find the LED indicator on the case turns amber. See how to fix it if your AirPods Max does not charge.
How To Charge AirPods With iPhone Charger
Did you know you can charge your AirPods with your iPhone’s wireless charger?
If you have a MagSafe Duo charger, you can easily charge your AirPods by placing it on top of the charging pad.
Firstly, connect the wireless charger to the wall outlet.
Now place your AirPods charging case on the charging pad, and it should start to charge.
FAQ
Can iPhone 14 charge AirPods?
No. You cannot charge your AirPods with iPhone 14. iPhone 14 series does not support reverse wireless charging yet. For the same reason, you cannot charge AirPods wirelessly using iPhone 14. But you can use your iPhone’s wireless charger to charge the AirPods, and it should work fine.
Will Reverse Wireless Charging Come To iPhones?
As per a report by MacRumors, Apple is working to allow iPhones to charge AirPods and other devices wirelessly. As mentioned earlier, the iPhone has all the necessary hardware for reverse wireless charging. It’s just a matter of a software update to enable the same.
The upcoming iPhone lineup may come with reverse wireless charging allowing you to charge AirPods wirelessly.
What’s Next?
So you cannot charge your AirPods using your iPhone. But you may use your iPhone’s wireless charger to charge the AirPods.
As Apple is working to introduce the reverse wireless charging feature on iPhones, we can charge AirPods and other accessories wirelessly with iPhones in the future.