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JerryBrendle

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Dec 7, 2020
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Can the AirPods wireless charging case be charged with inexpensive 3rd party wireless charging pads or is it only functional with Apple's high dollar wireless charger?
 

7thson

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May 13, 2012
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Here’s my experience, with AirPods w/ wireless case: they charge on my Nomad base station w/ Apple Watch dock, my wife’s Mophie wireless pad but not on my Taotronics desk light w/ wireless charger. I have heard others here having hit or miss experiences on various chargers.
My life hack is I use an Apple iPhone dock to charge them most of the time because it’s far easier than trying to find the sweet spot on wireless chargers.
 

JerryBrendle

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Dec 7, 2020
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Thanks, Guys. I think you're right. After trying them on a cheapo (Sam's Club) charging pad, they seem to charge.
 
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