Sold since 2016, Apple AirPods have quickly become the most iconic companionsiPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, with sales figures well beyond the first successwearableof the Apple Watch connected watch. So much so that only three years later, in October 2019, a Pro version was sold in stores. More expensive, this one integrates theactive noise reductionand ensures it fits better in users' ears in the event of movement.
However, this quality is not verified among all clients, and thesewireless earphonesalso have other notable faults: small, they are easy to lose and fragile, they can quickly deteriorate in the event of too lax maintenance. Here is a selection of the best accessories for AirPods and AirPods Pro, from the various retailers of the moment.
For athletes: crochet
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Since the acquisition ofBeatsby Apple for three billion dollars in 2014, all those accustomed to the Apple brand could not miss the operation: in fact, the parent company now sells the products of the company founded by Dr Dre in its own physical and online stores. Among them, we find in particular the Powerbeats⁴ and there also their Pro version which, like the eponymous AirPods, play the card of completely wireless earbuds.
But unlike the Apple article, this pair has a large plastic skeleton which is housed in the hollow of the roof to guarantee acomfortfoolproof. Understand that even when running, the duo is supposed to stay in place without blinking. Which is far from being the case for AirPods… And precisely,Elago has duplicated the ingenious Beats system which, for less than ten euros, clips onto Cupertino devices to provide the same rendering. And it works wonderfully.
At home: the wireless charger
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To charge the AirPods in their box, it is necessary to plug it into the mains with a dedicated Lightning cable. But with a biting cat or a daredevil child at home, adding more wires can quickly become a dangerous game for your wallet. In this case, why not invest in a carpetinductive charging?We've already written a list of the best Qi-certified options, but the Seneo station sold by Fnac, which can also power an iPhone 11 and a Watch, is the most interesting.
What more could you ask for? Especially since at this moment only,the module is sold21,99 eurosinstead of the usual almost 100 euros, signing at the same time a reduction of 68 euros. This good deal being communicated in the form of a flash sale, take advantage of it quickly before it disappears from the French platform.
An iPhone + AirPods case2 in 1
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Losing your AirPods on the sofa or dropping them from your pocket into the gutter quickly becomes problematic on a tight budget: it costs 99 euros to replace one of the headphones (without AppleCare+ guarantee). Fortunately, the Elewelt company has imagined an alternative to say the least… Original. Judge for yourself: this is a shell made ofsiliconefor iPhone 11 Pro, also includes a case for AirPods!This costs less than 15 euros on Amazon, and a model for iPhone XS Max is also offered by the same seller.
Cute: the Stitch protective case
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There's no harm in embracing your inner child when pop culture is knocking at your door. Lewote has therefore created protective silicone cases for the most dreamers, compatible with both the first AirPods and their second version, in the colors of the heroes of many successful franchises such asDisneyor Snoopy. Personally, I fell for the little blue being from Lilo and Stitch.Count on 11.99 euros to offer it to you, in a material advertised as resistant to scratches and shocks.
Official Apple spare parts
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If Apple provides the tips - also made of silicone - for its AirPods Pro in the same package as the device they equip, they can quickly become lost during daily use.You then need to count nine euros to buy some, the accessories being delivered in sets of four.Three sizesare available: S, M and L. There is not much to add about this reference, except that only the white color is available for the moment.
The wireless charging case (if you don't already have it)
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To be able to recharge the AirPods by induction, you must already have the case that makes this operation possible. It can be delivered with the headphones for 179 euros, but if you did not opt for this option from the start and you change your mind, no problem: the purchase can be made later.Count on the other hand89 euros, which makes you think twice when making the initial choice. For this price, an LED indicator is included to notify you that the product is working properly, and a Lightning connection remains available if necessary. The tool weighs forty grams, and works with both versions of AirPods but not with the Pro, which already has this asset in their basic configuration.
A waterproof case
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If we had to pick out just one flaw with the AirPods and AirPods Pro, it would probably be theirnon-resistance to humidity. It is therefore impossible to swim or cycle in the rain with these wireless headphones, at the risk of causing a short circuit with irreversible effects and not covered by the Apple warranty. In any case, no artificial intelligence is available in the pair for sports tracking.
But the problem does not stop there, since even “protected” by their charging case, AirPods remain vulnerable to aquatic attacks. All it takes is a single droplet in the female socket which is used to plug them in, and the case is out of service. To avoid this inconvenience, a totally waterproof solutionmanufactured by Catalyst for less than thirty euros is available on theApple official website, with the added bonus of five different colors. Between pink, phosphorescent, white, black and blue, there is something for everyone.
Practical: a Bluetooth transmitter
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It is not uncommon to find yourself in a car that is too old to be equipped with any wireless connection, essential for pairing AirPods to an audio source. In this situation, however, it is enough to connect aantennato the jack port of the radio or CD player in order to transform it into a Bluetooth transmitter, the waves of which can then be picked up by Apple headphones.This type of gadget veryMcGyvercosts around 45 euros at Boulanger: it's always less expensive than a new vehicle or a brand new dashboard.
The most airheaded choose the cord
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Finally, and always in order to avoid losing your AirPods with each sudden movement, be aware that Boulanger also sells a magnetic cord which entwines each of the two AirPods so as to bring them together, like the Powerbeats⁴ and other almost seamless headphones. thread.The cable costs less than ten euros, for a principle very similar to that of the cord opted for by those who keep losing their glasses, or who simply wish to always have them within reach,around the neck.
