Can You Use Bluetooth Headphones While Charging? (Answered Plus Safety Tips Of Charging Your Headphones)

Well, it’s advisable not to use your Bluetooth headphone or any other device while charging. When you charge and use the phone concurrently, its battery will drain, which can damage it.  It’s also part of safety precautions; if you have a bad charger, it can lead to electrocution or explosion.  

Wireless technology has made our life easier, and many people have now embraced the concept of Bluetooth headphones. So, the question of using the headphone while charging comes up often. Why would you tether them with a charging cable? What’s the point of BT headphones wireless in the first place, if not for cables’ freedom and convenience?  We thought so; it’s a good idea to leave them charge for the stipulated time then, you can use them freely.

Keep in mind that Bluetooth headphones use lithium rechargeable batteries, and some are non-replaceable. Taking good care of your headphones, therefore, gives you quality services longer. Consider leaving your devices to charge to avoid overcharge or over-discharge.

Here we guide you on how to take care of your headphones when it comes to charging.

Read on!

How To Charge Your Bluetooth Headset?

1. Plug your charger into the end of the headset.

2. When the device battery starts charging, the indicator light will turn on. This may take up to one minute.

3. Depending on the model, the charging time is mostly two to three hours; when the headset battery is fully charged, the indicator light will turn off.

4. Unplug the charge from the headset.

Tips For Charging Your Headphones

Apart from keeping your battery life healthy, the following simple tips will give you a wonderful experience with your wireless headphones.  

Invest In Quality Hybrid Headphones That Are Both Wired And Connect Wirelessly 

Unlike wired headphones, the Bluetooth ones are more efficient, and their battery last longer. When you invest in a hybrid version, you balance between having to deal with cables and worry about battery backup. Ensure your smartphone is also charged, and if your headphones model runs out of power before your smartphone, you can always plug in the audio cable and continue listening to your favorite tracks.

Always Try To Charge Your Phone And Headphones Together

This trick saves you considerable time if you forget to unplug your headphones whenever they are charged fully. Normalize plugging in headphones when you plug in the charging cable for your smartphone. You’ll not overcharge your headphones by doing this since you will remember disconnecting them with your phone every time.

Carry A Portable Charger

You should always carry a portable charger, especially if you are traveling and using Bluetooth headphones. It will enable you to charge them when needed, and you don’t need to connect to power before it drains when leaving home forcefully.

Over-Discharge

If you are not using your headphones for more extended periods, charge the model battery to its total capacity once every six months to avoid discharge. Headphones that are not in use for a long time will deplete, but recharging them once improves the battery life. It may even take a long to charge them. Also, note the following:

1. Always avoid exposing your handset to extreme temperatures, moisture, dust, direct sunlight, or mechanical shock. Don’t even leave it in a parked car in the sun.

2. You can charge the headset with the USB port on your PC. But, the charging speed will depend mainly on the capabilities of the PC’s USB ports.

3. The lifetime of many rechargeable batteries is around 500 times, i.e., full charge or discharge. Whenever you feel the built-in rechargeable battery life drops unusually during normal usage, it indicates you should replace the battery with a new one.

4. Don’t keep your headphones batteries on charging always. After it’s fully charged, plug it off because it reduces your battery’s performance and lifetime.

Why Don’t My Bluetooth Headsets Work While Charging?

Various possible reasons will make your Bluetooth headphones not work while charging. Some of the major causes include:

Faulty Charging Cables

A defective charging cable is the number one reason your headset might not charge well or not being charged at all. Check if the USB is inserted correctly into the headphone model and the power source port. You can connect another USB cable to your Bluetooth charging to ascertain whether the issue is from your current charging cable.

Malfunctioning Or Faulty Charging Port

This is a pretty common issue behind Bluetooth headsets not being charged. At first, you might think that the charging cable has defects, but sometimes, the socket or charging port connected to the charging cable has physical damage. In such a case, confirm using other sockets.

Headset Faulty Battery

There is the possibility that the rechargeable batteries in your wireless headphones are defective. If it’s the first time you’re trying to charge your headphone, the battery might be faulty right outside the package. 

Headphone batteries not being charged for a long time

If you kept your Bluetooth headphone for an extended period without charging them, it might bring issues when you connect to power. In such cases, battery life reduces or gets damage, usually referred to as over-discharge. You should put this possibility in mind and give your device time to see if it will respond.

High Or Low Charging Environment

Excessively high or low temperatures environment adversely affects your headset batteries plus your headphone electronics. As a result, your batteries are not being charged fully, malfunctioning, or slow charge. The best surrounding temperature to power your headset range from 5ºC to 35º C (41ºF to 95ºF).

Tips On How To Fix Your Bluetooth Headphone Not Charging Issues

There are several possible reasons why your Bluetooth headphones won’t charge; there are also various simple solutions to fix them. However, some headphones brands may need unique ways of addressing this problem. But here, we will focus on some general tips that you can try to resolve the issue.

Charge Your Device Directly To A Power Outlet And Not Through A USB Hub

USB hubs are beneficial but can often be insufficient in charging your headset models. This could be due to a faulty USB hub or if it doesn’t provide enough power to charge headphones fully. Try to plug your headphone charger directly into a power outlet before ruling out other possible issues. 

Check If There Is Debris In The Port.

Any debris in the charging port can easily block the proper charging connection. Cleaning the port is pretty easy, and you can do it in no time. All you need is a piece of cloth, rubbing alcohol, and a can of compressed air. Follow the steps below to clean your headphones charging port;

1. Dampen the piece of cloth with some rubbing alcohol.

2. Carefully clean around the charging port as well as inside.

3. Finally, use the can of compressed air to push and clear out the remaining debris.

Try Using Another Different Charging Cable.

Charging cables have delicate wires that can break anytime with too much tension. Most of the time, it’s hard to tell if your cable is broken because, more often, the damage is internal. To make sure the charging cable is not the problem, try charging the headphones with a different one. Whenever there is visual damage, like exposed wires, you can repair it yourself. It’s a super easy task, and you can save some extra coins.

Check If Your Charging Port Is Damaged Or Loose.

Just like the case of a loose headphone jack, a wobbly charging port can also bring up several frustrating issues. Check the charging port of your headset for any damage, such as bent metal or bent connectors. Ensure the port isn’t loose when you touch it, as this might signify that the connector has detached from your headset.

Keep Your Headphones Connected To The Charger For A Few Hours

Try keeping your headphones plugged in for a few more hours if they have not been charged for an extended period. Even though the battery isn’t fully charged when you take them off, they should have gotten enough charge within that duration.

Ensure They Are Correctly Seated On The Charging Stand Or Case

Some headphones are charged through a stand with a cable connected to them instead of directly. In such a case, ensure your headphones are adequately positioned to accept a reasonable charge.

You Can Do A Hard Reset.

A hard reset can solve several problems, including headphones that are not charging correctly. The exemplary process of performing a hard reset does vary depending on different models. You can check out how to reset your headphones model through the company manuals.

Final Thought 

Bluetooth headphones or wireless uses the same technology to power the device, i.e., lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. However, they may differ in make, and other specs, meaning battery issues will be the same across the board. But, connectors and indicators are different in each model or brand. Since the battery issues are similar, it’s essential to take care of your battery life to increase your life span. To do that, go through our article and read the charging tips plus how to fix them. Otherwise, avoid using your headphones when charging to prolong the battery life and for your safety.