While we all wait for Apple to release its wireless charging-capable AirPods case, which is rumored to cost around $70, there are several solutions out there offering pricey cases for your AirPods that could easily be replicated for under $20. However, what most “cases” (which go for $30 or more) are doing is simply gluing a wireless Qi adapter to the cheap silicone case. You can do better, for less…
In this tutorial, we’ll be walking you through how to get your AirPods case to charge wirelessly for about $10, if you’re okay with sacrificing aesthetics.
How to wirelessly charge your AirPods case for about $10
You can optionally buy a silicone case for your AirPods, and keep the Qi charger permanently attached. However, you’ll need to do some digging for a Qi adapter small enough that will fit on the backside of your AirPods case, as well as be willing to cut into the Qi adapter. We strongly recommend not cutting into the Qi adapter as it could damage the adapter and harm you. Do this at your own risk.
However, if you choose to proceed, you could really pull off a truly wireless AirPods experience with a cheap silicone case like this one, along with a Qi adapter glued to the back of the case. This would be much cheaper and doesn’t require a 6 month wait like this Kickstarter project.
But in my personal experience, I don’t mind plugging and unplugging the Qi adapter since I only charge my AirPods case every other week.
For more help getting the most out of your Apple devices, check out our how to guide as well as the following articles:
- How to easily change the color of individual folders in macOS [Video]
- How to find a lost iPhone even when it’s set to vibrate/silent
- How to protect your iPhone data with privacy controls built in to iOS 11
- How to check your iPhone’s warranty & repair coverage
- How to use Podcasts stations to play episode playlists like ‘daily news shows’ on HomePod
