How to charge the Beats Pill in Syria

Instructions showing how to charge a Beats Pill with a Syrian power outlet by using USB type B cable with a Type E power charger, how to charge a Beats Pill using a Type C power charger and how to recharge a Beats Pill using a three pin Type L USB adapter

Syrian power outlet

Varying different combinations of region codes and plugs can often be daunting when planning on staying in another country, especially if you've never been there before. These instructions were written to prevent you worrying if you'll be able to charge the Beats Pill abroad.When going to Syria these useful instructions show powering your Beats Pill using their Type E, C or L Syrian 220 volt 50Hz wall outlets. When you are visiting Syria from a different country check your Beats Pill can accept a 240 volt supply. If the Beats Pill originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts ensure the device is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional transformer to stop the device from overloading whilst powering it up.

The following list of instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2 speakers to the Syrian power outlet. Please note that this page refers to the Beats Pill 2 and not the original Beats Pill first generation, visit the Beats page for the full range of Beats bluetooth speakers. Before you connect Beats Pill 2 speakers to anything we recommend downloading the latest Beats Pill 2 firmware from the official Beats Pill support site [2] using the Beats updater tool.

Charging a Beats Pill in Syria

Can the Beats Pill be used in Syria?

You can connect a Beats Pill to a Syrian power outlet by using a power convertor.

What is the best power charger for a Beats Pill in Syria?

When you are travelling to multiple countries the best travel adapter for Syria to buy is a multiple USB port adapter which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Syrians use three different types of plug sockets (E, C and L) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C.

As these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and handle 100 - 240 volts will mean you can travel to over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa just by changing the included plugs. If your Beats Pill is compatible with Fast Charge (note not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times by using one of these power chargers plus compatibility with more power hungry devices like tablets.

Having a four port charger will allow you to recharge more than one device at the same time without needing to bring multiple travel chargers or using up additional wall outlets. By only needing to pack a single lightweight travel charger will help keep the weight down, making it perfect to store in hand luggage whilst travelling. Due to their flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets and phones without using up an additional wall outlet.

We suggest buying this type of flexible travel adapter at an electronics retailer. The power charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for recharging multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries around the world.

Alternative travel adapter for Syria

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices via USB, however for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is crucial for travellers to regions with unstable power grids to prevent damage to any connected devices from voltage spikes. These power adapters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Syria and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact option for travellers originating from North America going to Syria.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from the US using type B plugs. This offers almost the same set of features as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet for almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers a flexible 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it suitable for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Syria. [11] [AD]
What is the best power charger for a Beats Pill in Syria?

How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Syrian power outlet

Using Micro USB type B cable with a 3 pinned Europlug Type C power charger to power your Beats Pill from a Syrian power outlet.

  1. To power your Beats Pill from the Syrian power outlet you'll need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [5] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Plug in the Type C USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. The plug outlet can be identified by the two round holes next to each other where the two pins slide into.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB type B connector into the power charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in jack can be found at the rear of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth light.
  4. Turn on the Syrian power outlet.
  5. The power in socket will flash red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From an empty battery the charging time is around between 3 to 4 hours and the Beats Pill playback time at full power capacity is around 7 hours. After 20% battery life the port will turn red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Syrian power outlet

How to use a Type E power charger for charging your Beats Pill from a Syrian power outlet

Using Type B USB cord and a three pinned Type E USB adapter to charge a Beats Pill with a Syrian power outlet.

  1. To supply power to a Beats Pill using a Syrian power outlet you will need to buy a Type E USB power plug adapter [8] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Start the process by taking the Type E USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the power outlet. You can recognise the plug outlet by the two adjacent holes next to each other where the live and neutral plug outlet pins slide into and one metal grounding pin protruding from the top to form a triangular shape.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB type B connector into the power charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in jack can be found at the rear of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth light.
  4. Turn on the Syrian power outlet.
  5. The power in port will flash red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From an empty battery the charging time is around around three to four hours and the Beats Pill playback time at full capacity is around 7 hours. After 20% battery life the port will glow red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for charging your Beats Pill from a Syrian power outlet

How to use a Type L power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Syrian power outlet

Using Micro USB type B cable with a 3 pinned Type L power charger to power your Beats Pill from a Syrian power outlet.

  1. To supply power to a Beats Pill using the Syrian power outlet you'll need to use a Type L USB power plug adapter [10] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. First insert the Type L USB power plug adapter into the wall outlet. This hexagon shaped power outlet (technically known as a Type L power outlet [9]) looks like three circular holes in a line. Please note there are two different types of Type L plug outlet rated at 10 amps and 16 amps. A 10 amp wall supply has 4mm round pins that are spaced 5.5mm apart, whilst the 16 amp version has slightly larger 5mm pins spaced 8mm apart.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the Type B USB cord into the mains USB adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in port is found at the back of the speaker next to the Bluetooth LED.
  4. Switch on the Syrian power outlet.
  5. The power in port will blink red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From a dead battery the charging time is about 3.5 hours and the playback time at full capacity is roughly seven hours. When you have reached 20 percent battery life the socket will turn red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
How to use a Type L power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Syrian power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Syrian country entry on Wikipedia.org
  2. Beatsbydre - official Beats Pill support site
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. Beatsbydre - instructions for charging the Beats Pill
  5. Type C USB power plug adapter - Conforming to Europlug specifications, the Type C USB power plug adapter incorporates two 4 mm rounded pins spaced 19 mm apart. It is engineered to adapt electrical outlets commonly found in Europe, converting them to USB-compatible charging ports..
  6. USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable - Used to connect USB devices which have a USB Mini-B port to computers, power supplies and other devices.
  7. iec.ch - Type E power outlet
  8. Type E USB power plug adapter - Meeting CEE 7/5 and CEE 7/6 standards, the Type E USB power plug adapter uses the Schuko standard with two round pins and an earthing hole. It adapts European outlets such as Germany to USB-standard ports for USB device charging..
  9. iec.ch - Type L power outlet
  10. Type L USB power plug adapter - Earthed Type L USB chargers comprise of three 4mm pins placed in parallel 5.5mm apart used in Italy.
  11. 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A 4-port USB wall charger is an electrical device that provides simultaneous charging for up to four USB-compatible devices. It often includes interchangeable international plug adapters for global use..