Can You Wear AirPods In The Shower?

It’s tempting to wear AirPods at all times. They are comfortable, discreet, and convenient, and it’s easy to forget that they’re even in your ears. So, can you wear AirPods in the shower?

You cannot wear AirPods in the shower because they aren’t waterproof and they can break. AirPod Pros aren’t waterproof, but they are water-resistant so they can withstand mild moisture from sweat and humidity. Put your AirPods in a container of rice or silica gel to absorb the moisture if you accidentally submerge them in water.

Wipe your AirPods with a rag or cloth when you get them sweaty. Keep your AirPods and case as dry as possible to ensure that they will last for years. Follow along as we explore what happens when you wear AirPods in the shower.

You cannot wear AirPods in the shower whether they are Pros or first generation. They aren’t designed to keep out large amounts of water and sweat. Water will enter the AirPods and they will quickly cease to work.

Luckily, AirPods cannot electrocute you when they get wet. While they will stop working, they won’t shock you so you don’t have to worry about your health. You are almost guaranteed to break your AirPods if you wear them in the shower.

Some people can save their AirPods if they accidentally step into the shower with them in for just a moment. It’s easy to accidentally wear them into the shower, but you should dry your AirPods immediately if they get wet. There is no guarantee that you can save your AirPods once they get wet, especially if you take a full shower with them in.

AirPods Pros are not waterproof, although some people may think they are. This is understandable because Apple describes AirPods as being water-resistant. Water-resistant isn’t the same thing as waterproof, but the terms are similar.

Products like AirPod Pros that are water-resistant can withstand a certain amount of exposure to moisture. For example, you don’t typically need to worry about sweat when you wear AirPod Pros. It would take quite a lot of sweat to seep into AirPod Pros.

However, they will eventually break if moisture makes its way too deep into the AirPods. That is why they are considered water-resistant instead of waterproof. While they are water-resistant, you should still minimize water and sweat exposure as much as possible so that your AirPods last longer. It’s also worth noting that AirPods may become less water-resistant over time after years of use, so you’ll need to be more careful.

You need to thoroughly wipe down your AirPods with a dry towel right after you get them wet. This can help prevent the water from soaking through to the important electrical components. Use a lint-free cloth so that you don’t get any lint stuck in your AirPods.

Place them on a dry surface and let them lay out until they are dry. Never put your AirPods in the charger case when they are still wet. The moisture can damage your charger case and you may have to replace it and your AirPods.

Another option is to place your AirPods in a container of rice or silica gel if you get them wet. Rice and silica are both known as desiccants, which means that they absorb moisture. This is a great option if you get other electronic devices wet, such as phones, smartwatches, and tablets.

You should never swim with AirPods in your ears. There is little to no chance that your AirPods will be able to withstand the water exposure if you swim with them. Swimming can damage your AirPods even if you don’t fully submerge your head in the water.

The waves and splashing can trap moisture within your AirPods. Even if they don’t break from the water exposure, you are likely to lose your AirPods if you wear them into a swimming pool. You won’t be able to retrieve your AirPods if they fall out of your ears in the water.

It’s also a bad idea to wear AirPods in a steam room, sauna, hot tub, or bathtub. Take the opportunity of swimming or bathing to give your ears a rest and charge your AirPods.