The Google Pixel Buds A-Series is vulnerable to heat and water damages. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can prevent your earbuds from getting harmed.
What is the operating temperature for Google Pixel Buds A-Series?
Google recommends that you use the Pixel Buds A-Series within the range of 32°F to 95°F (or 0°C to 35°C).
What is the storage temperature for Google Pixel Buds A-Series?
When you aren’t using your earbuds, Google recommends that you store them within a range of -4°F to 113°F (or –20°C to 45°C).
How to prevent Pixel Buds A-Series from overheating
In order to prevent your Google Pixel Buds A-Series from overheating, you can take the following precautionary measures:
- Avoid using the earbuds outside of the recommended operating temperature range of 32°F to 95°F (or 0°C to 35°C).
- You should also avoid storing your earbuds outside of the recommended non-operating temperature range of -4°F to 113°F (or –20°C to 45°C).
- Do not place the Pixel Buds A-Series near any heating vents.
- Do not put the wireless earbuds on your car’s dashboard during a hot day.
- When recharging, make sure that the charging case is in a well-ventilated environment.
- Do not cover the case when it is recharging.
- Avoid using a damaged case and other damaged charging accessories when recharging the internal batteries of your earbuds.
- You should also move the case away from direct sunlight contact when recharging your Bluetooth earbuds.
- Do not sleep on your Pixel Buds A-Series.
- Do not wear your earbuds when you are sleeping.
What happens when Pixel Buds A-Series overheats?
If the internal temperature of your Google Pixel Buds A-Series continues to rise, then then the devices may automatically take the following actions:
- Reduce performance
- Reduce Bluetooth connectivity
- Disable battery charging
- Turn off
How to fix an overheated Pixel Buds A-Series
In order to fix an overheated Pixel Buds A-Series, you can take the following steps:
1. If you are still wearing your earbuds, make sure you take them off.
2. If you are recharging your earbuds, then you should also remove the earbuds from the charging case.
3. Move the earbuds and the charging case into a cooler environment away from any heat sources and direct sunlight.
4. Wait for at least several minutes to let the Pixel Buds A-Series and its charging case cool down.
5. If you feel that both the earbuds and case have cooled down enough, you can try using both again.
What is the water resistance for Google Pixel Buds A-Series?
Based on the IEC standard 60529, the water protection rating for the Google Pixel Buds A-Series is IPX4. This means that your earbuds should be protected against water splashed from any direction.
With that said, your earbuds will most likely lose it water protection over time due to normal wear and tear. Taking apart the earbuds or other types of damages will further decrease its ability to protect against splashes as well.
Therefore, we don’t recommend exposing your earbuds to any liquids as they will get easily damaged. You should also avoid using the Pixel Buds A-Series in places that have high humidity.