How to Check AirPod Battery on iPhone, Mac and Android Devices?

| Updated on September 14, 2026

If you are using AirPods paired with an iPhone, it makes it very easy to check the battery on your iPhone. Apple makes its own ecosystem where all Apple devices work seamlessly with each other. 

There are 4 ways you can check the battery on your iPhone. Control Centre: Open your AirPods near your iPhone, the Battery widget, and Siri. Let’s learn how to check AirPod battery on your iPhone, Mac, and Android in the article below.

Different Methods to Check Your AirPods Battery Percentage

There are 4 different methods to check your AirPods battery on your iPhone in just a few easy taps.

Method 1: Open your AirPods near your iPhone

  • When you open your AirPods case near your iPhone, a pop-up shows the battery percentage of the case and each AirPod.
    The pop-up shows the battery percentage

Method 2: Control Center

When your AirPods are connected to your iPhone, you can just check the battery percentage in Control Center.

Battery percentage in Control Center.

Method 3: Siri

  • You can just ask Siri What’s the battery percentage on my AirPods?
    Battery percentage display by Siri.

Method 4: Batteries Widget

  • Add a Batteries widget to your iPhone Home Screen for a permanent view of the battery levels.
    Battery in Batteries widget.

How to Check AirPod Battery on Mac?

Mac is also an Apple ecosystem device, so you can easily check the battery percentage of your AirPods on your Mac as quickly and easily as on your iPhone in just a few easy steps.

How to Check AirPods Battery on Android?

There are only a few Android devices that show the AirPods battery percentage. You can check whether your device can show it by connecting AirPods and checking Control Center. 

If your device doesn’t show the battery percentage, you can use any third-party application to check the exact percentage. Consider using third-party apps at your own risk, as they can invade your privacy and security. 

Conclusion 

If you are an AirPods user, you need to check your battery several times a day. Being an iPhone user, you can easily check the AirPods battery. But on most Android devices, you need to use a third-party application to see the battery percentage. For more such guide videos, check out the Getassist YouTube channel.

FAQ

Can I check AirPods battery without the case?

Yes, you can check your AirPods battery without the case; just connect them to your iPhone and check the Control Center.

How do I check the battery of each AirPod?

iOS shows each AirPod’s battery individually by default, and it also shows the battery percentage of the case.

How do I know when my AirPods are fully charged?

When AirPods are fully charged, the status light turns bright green to indicate this.

How long do AirPods take to charge to 100%?

It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to charge; it also depends on the generation of the AirPods.

  • AirPods (1st and 2nd Gen): 20 to 30 minutes.
  • AirPods (3rd and 4th Gen) & AirPods Pro: About 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • AirPods Max: About 2 hours using a fast charger. 
Can I overcharge my AirPods?

No, you cannot overcharge any AirPods because they have a built-in feature that cuts the power after charging to 100%.


Janvi Panthri

Senior Writer, Editor


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