To check Beats battery, you can use your iPhone, Android device, Mac, or the LED indicators on the headphones themselves. The quickest way is to open the charging case of your Beats earbuds near your iPhone or check the Batteries widget on your Home Screen.
How to check Beats battery on an iPhone or iPad
- Ensure your Beats are turned on and connected to your iPhone or iPad.
- For Beats earphones like Studio Buds, Fit Pro, or Powerbeats Pro, place both earbuds in the charging case, leave the case open, and hold it close to your iPhone or iPad. The battery levels for the earbuds and the case will display onscreen.
- For Beats Powerbeats Pro, the battery status popup on iPhone or iPad displays the battery level of both earbuds and the charging case separately.
- You can also add the Batteries widget to your Home Screen or Today View. Swipe right on the Home Screen, tap Edit or the + button, search for Batteries, and add the widget.
- Go to Settings, then tap the name of your Beats device directly to view its battery level.
How to check Beats battery on an Android device
- Install and open the Beats app for Android, then connect your Beats device to the app.
- In the Beats app, tap the menu button, then tap My Beats to display the device screen. The battery level is shown below the image of your Beats.
- Battery level notifications may display on the Home Screen of your Android device if app notifications are enabled.
- You can add a Beats app widget to your Android device's Home Screen to monitor the charge level.
How to check Beats battery on a Mac
- Ensure your Beats are turned on and connected to your Mac.
- Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Bluetooth in the sidebar. Battery levels are displayed at the top of the My Devices list.
- You can also monitor your Beats battery level using a widget on Mac.
How to check battery using the LED indicators on your Beats
Beats Studio Pro
Briefly press the system button on the right ear cup once. The Fuel Gauge LEDs will display the charge remaining.
Beats Studio
Press the power button on the left earcup twice quickly to activate battery check mode; the fuel gauge lights illuminate to indicate the battery level (all five lights = full, four = ~80%, three = ~60%, two = ~40%, one = ~20%).
Beats Pill
Briefly press the power button. A green light indicates power, while a red light indicates low battery.
On some Beats Wireless models, you can check the battery status through the control buttons by pressing and holding the power or control button on the earcup until the LED light flashes; the LED light pattern indicates the current battery level.
The LED indicator on the charging case turns solid white when Powerbeats Pro earbuds are fully charged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I check the battery level on my Beats without connecting them to a device?
Yes. For Beats Studio Pro, press the system button on the right ear cup to see the Fuel Gauge LEDs. For Beats Pill, press the power button to see the green or red light.
How long does the battery last on Beats headphones?
Battery life varies by model. Most Beats headphones and earbuds offer several hours of playback, but you should check your specific model's specifications for exact numbers.
Can I replace the battery on my Beats headphones?
Battery replacement options depend on the model. Some Beats products have serviceable batteries through Apple or authorized service providers, while others may be designed for replacement only by the manufacturer.
Do I need to connect Beats wireless earbuds to see the battery on my phone?
Yes. For most methods, including the iPhone pop-up, Batteries widget, Settings menu, and the Android Beats app, your Beats must be paired and connected to your device to display the battery level.
What does it mean if the LED on my Beats is flashing red?
On Beats Pill, a red light when you press the power button means the battery is low. On other models, a flashing red LED typically indicates that the battery needs to be charged soon.
