<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe only time when they are detached <\/em>from me is when I shower <\/strong>because they are not waterproof<\/strong>. Yes, the super smart AirPods <\/strong>do have a limitation <\/strong>and that is they cannot<\/em> afford to enjoy the hot shower with you.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\nI learnt it the hard way <\/em>when I sleep-walked to take shower and I forgot <\/em>to plug <\/em>them out<\/em>. By the time I realised, it was too late and they were already coated with my body wash. Hastily, I dried <\/em>them out, kept them away for one day, reset <\/em>them but nothing worked. They were totally hung-over and failed to respond even a bit. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLuckily, they were covered under the AppleCare+ warranty<\/strong> and I could get an exchange<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThat’s when I decided to share this avoidable experience<\/em> with my fellow AirPods owners so that you consciously take <\/em>the AirPods out <\/strong>from your ears <\/em>before you get into the shower or plan to enjoy the cloudbursts <\/em>because you’ll be paying <\/em>for every bit of it later and it will be heavy on the pocket if your AppleCare+ warranty<\/strong> has lapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, if you ask me,”Can you shower with AirPods<\/strong>?”, the answer is a big NO <\/strong>!! No <\/strong>model of the AirPods <\/strong>can stand water-contact<\/strong> and will incur permanent damage.<\/strong> In this article, I will be revealing why can’t AirPods be worn in a shower<\/em> and how can you dry them up<\/em> if they have been wet<\/strong>, if there is still some scope of life on them. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTherefore, here onwards, be ready to major in about wearing AirPods during shower or rain<\/strong> and you’ll figure out the answer yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCan You Shower With AirPods?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nAirPods <\/strong>are truly fantastic <\/em>when it comes to listening to music but wearing them to shower is certainly not a good idea.<\/em> Most of the electronic devices<\/em> don’t blend well <\/em>with water. When water <\/strong>penetrates <\/em>into any electronic device, there is a risk of frying out the circuit<\/strong> and damaging <\/strong>the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, if you ask me,’can I wear AirPods in the shower<\/strong>?’, my answer would be a big NO <\/strong>!! Unless you want to break them <\/em>! The shampoo <\/em>and water <\/em>contact will destroy <\/strong>the AirPods and you’ll only be left with your expensive AirPods with a damaged <\/strong>speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDue to the deep <\/strong>and prolonged <\/strong>water contact, the internal components<\/strong> of the AirPods <\/strong>will be ruined, damaging them completely. The shampoo’s bubbles<\/em> and soapy water<\/em> get stuck onto the fragile speaker grills<\/strong> of the earbuds which will block <\/strong>them, creating a muffled sound and the AirPods will either keep crackling <\/strong>or pausing even after they are dried out. Most likely, you will never be able to hear music on them again. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nEach electronic device comes with an IP<\/strong> rating <\/strong>which is an indicator <\/strong>of the level <\/strong>of water protection<\/strong> on the device. The higher <\/strong>the IP rating is, more water-resistance<\/strong> on the device and vice-versa. Continue reading to learn in detail about what an IP indicator is and what IP <\/strong>rating your AirPods <\/strong>come with.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIP: Ingress Protection Marking ( IPX 0-9)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe level <\/strong>of liquid contact<\/strong> a device can bear is decided by the IP(Ingress Protection<\/strong>) Marking index. It ranges from 0 to 8<\/strong> and the number <\/em>after ‘X’ <\/strong>indicates the level <\/strong>of water protection <\/strong>of the device. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIPX0 <\/strong>means that there is no level of protection<\/strong> on the device from a water <\/strong>contact.<\/li>An IPX4<\/strong> rating indicates that the device can fight off water ‘splashes’<\/strong> from all the directions.<\/li>an IPX8<\/strong> rating is the mark of excellent water tolerance<\/strong> and the device can bear water contact as deep <\/em>as 13 feet.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe 3rd Gen AirPods<\/strong> come with a rating of IPX4 which<\/strong> means it can bear water splashes<\/strong> from all directions <\/em>but is not safe<\/strong> to be taken deep <\/strong>into the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAren’t AirPods WaterProof?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNo, not really<\/strong> ! As explained above, your AirPods have an IPX4 rating<\/strong> and are water <\/em>and sweat resistant<\/em> but not waterproof<\/em>, at all. If you own the first <\/strong>or the second Gen<\/strong> AirPods<\/strong>, you must know that if you wear them during swimming <\/em>or exercise heavily<\/em> while wearing them, the humidity <\/strong>and the sweat <\/strong>can bruise <\/strong>the AirPods <\/strong>permanently. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, the latest third Gen AirPods<\/strong> and the AirPods Pro<\/strong> are resistant <\/em>to sweat <\/strong>and water, as per the IP rating but that takes ‘ a light accidental water contact( splashes) <\/strong> into consideration, not submerging <\/strong>them completely in water. Swimming<\/em>, or showering <\/em>or trying aquatic sports<\/em> on them is not advised <\/strong>at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn Case Of A Light Water-Contact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nA light water contact<\/strong> means a few drops of water<\/strong> were accidentally spilled <\/em>over the AirPods, or you wore during a rainy walk<\/strong>. If such a water contact takes on your AirPods, there is no need to panic. <\/strong>Drying them out quickly might still save them as a short and quick contact with the water drops on the AirPods surface may not allow water to penetrate deeply inside the AirPods. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe AirPods can resist<\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>light water contact<\/em> and low levels of moisture<\/strong> without <\/em>being destroyed deeply. All you can do in this case is to put them aside for drying<\/em> as soon as possible and let them dehydrate <\/em>themselves completely for at least 24 hours<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn Case Of A Heavy Water Contact ( Fully Submerged)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, if your AirPods were submerged deeply<\/strong> in water, <\/em>even for a while, they are in trouble<\/strong>. Same stands true for the case when AirPods are held under running water<\/em> perpetually<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe game is over<\/em> if water gets into <\/strong>the AirPods <\/strong>or the Charging Case<\/strong>. Drying them off<\/em> also might not be able to save them because deep water contact<\/strong> bruises <\/em>the internal circuits<\/strong> of the AirPods <\/strong>and blocks <\/strong>the speaker grilles<\/em>, making them lose entire functionality. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTiming is the key, in this case !! <\/em>If you get the AirPods drenched <\/strong>completely but take them out<\/strong> of water really quickly<\/strong>, you can still hope <\/em>for them but if you are halfway into the shower and then realise the presence of AirPods, there’s no point repenting because the damage <\/strong>is done<\/em>. ! <\/p>\n\n\n\nAny duration more than 10-15 seconds<\/strong> into the water is a complete catastrophe <\/strong>for the AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, it is adequately clear now and I’ll stress again on the fact: “Do not take AirPods into the shower !!”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCan AirPods Pro Be Worn In The Shower?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nNope !! Not at all !! If you inquire,’Can I shower with AirPods Pro<\/strong>?’, the answer is the same NO <\/strong>as for the standard AirPods. Neither <\/strong>you can shower <\/strong>with your AirPods Pro<\/em> nor swim <\/strong>wearing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe AirPods Pro<\/strong> have been tested <\/a> under IEC Standard 60529<\/em> and come with a marking of IPX4.<\/a> So, it is safe to say that your