A Year of AirPods Pro on Android: Pros and Cons Explored
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Chapter 1: Introduction to My Year with AirPods Pro
I spent an entire year using AirPods Pro with an Android device, so you don’t have to. Here’s what I discovered over these 365 days.
Section 1.1: The Initial Drawbacks
One significant downside is the lack of voice assistant functionality. Unlike with an iPhone, there’s no Siri available. Trying to activate Siri with "Hey Siri" yields no results. Personally, I didn’t find this to be a major loss, as I rarely used Siri before. However, controlling playback is quite convenient; a simple pinch on the stems allows you to pause or play music, while double and triple pinches let you skip forward or rewind tracks, respectively.
Section 1.2: Connectivity Issues
I did experience some connection problems. Moving between floors in my average-sized home caused occasional audio dropouts, despite the Bluetooth connection remaining intact. This latency can be frustrating but is manageable.
Subsection 1.2.1: Audio and Battery Performance
Despite the connectivity hiccups, the audio clarity remains excellent, and the battery life depletes at a similar rate as it would on an iPhone.
Chapter 2: Charging Capabilities
Many might wonder about charging compatibility. The AirPods Pro utilize an Apple charging port, which raises questions about their usability with Android. The good news? They support wireless charging, eliminating the need to use a Lightning Charger. Most high-end Android devices come equipped with reverse wireless charging, making AirPods Pro a more practical choice for Android users compared to iPhone users.
In the video titled "AirPods Pro on Android! - What Features do you miss out on?," the host discusses the essential features of AirPods Pro and how they function when used with Android devices.
The second video, "AirPods Pro 2 Android User Review | What works, what doesn't, and are they worth it?" provides insights into the user experience of AirPods Pro 2 on Android.
Section 2.1: Comfort and Design
The design of the AirPods Pro is commendable; they are incredibly comfortable to wear. Thanks to their transparency mode, I often forget they’re even in my ears!
As I update this post, I encourage readers to leave their questions in the comments. What would you like to know about my experience?