If you’re using AirPods with an Android phone or tablet, but wish you could monitor their battery level and that of the charging case just like iOS users can, you’re in luck. Before, there wasn’t an easy way to check your AirPods’ battery life on Android like it does on Apple devices, but now there’s an easy solution. Screenshots Battery Stats for AirPods displays the battery charge percentage for the left and right AirPods that are connected to your Mac via bluetooth. The app also provides alerts when battery charge drops below a pre-set percentage and allows you to connect and disconnect from your AirPods with a click of a button via its menubar icon.
AirPods are designed to work with an iPhone with Apple’s proprietary features, but in my opinion they are also the best bluetooth earbuds for my Pixel XL phone. They fit well in my ears and sound better than my previous bluetooth earbuds, and come with a tiny charging case.
Before, there wasn’t an easy way to check your AirPods’ battery life on Android like it does on Apple devices, but now there’s an easy solution. All you need to do is download AirBattery, a free app from the Play Store.
AirBattery shows your AirPods’ battery life on Android devices. Once the app is set up, opening your AirPods charging case will launch a pop-up window on your smartphone that displays the remaining battery life (just like an iPhone would). There’s also a lock screen notification to display battery life, but you’ll have to pay for the app’s Pro mode to unlock that feature. It also makes it easier to navigate as a TalkBack user with the upgrade, but user experience may differ depending on your device.
Note: The battery level of the AirPods and the battery case will only be displayed when both the AirPods are inside the case.
There are a few caveats, you can’t check it’s remaining power unless both of the AirPods are inserted. The app also only shows battery life in 10% increments.
AirBattery also works with BeatsX headphones, and the developer plans to add support for a few other Beats models in upcoming updates.