Charging your Beats Pill 2 from a power outlet in Yemen

A page showing how to recharge a Beats Pill 2 from a Yemeni power outlet with micro USB Type B cord with a three pin Type G power adapter, powering a Beats Pill 2 using a two pin Type A power adapter and powering a Beats Pill 2 using a Type D USB charger

Yemeni power outlet

Varying complicated region codes and voltages can all be daunting when planning on visiting another country if you've never been there before. This guide has been specifically written to prevent you worrying if you'll be able to charge your Beats Pill 2 abroad.This page contains a simple guide telling you exactly what you'll need to power your Beats Pill 2 when you are in Yemen using the standard G, A or D type Yemeni 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. If you are visiting Yemen from another country ensure your Beats Pill 2 can accept a 240 volt supply. If your Beats Pill 2 was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) make sure your Beats Pill 2 is dual-voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional converter to prevent the device from overheating during charging.

This list of instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2.0 speakers to the Yemeni power outlet. Note that this page refers to the Beats Pill 2.0 and not the original Beats Pill first generation, please visit the Beats page on WikiConnections.org for the full range of Beats bluetooth speakers. Before connecting Beats Pill 2.0 speakers to any device we recommend downloading the latest Beats Pill 2.0 firmware from the official Beats Pill support site [2] using the Update tool for Beats.

Charging a Beats Pill 2 in Yemen

Can the Beats Pill 2 be used in Yemen?

Yes, you can connect a Beats Pill 2 to a Yemeni power outlet.

What is the best travel adapter for a Beats Pill 2 in Yemen?

When travelling to more than one country or bringing more than your Beats Pill 2 then the best travel power adapter for Yemen is a multiple USB port charger which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are three standards of plug sockets in Yemen (G, A and D) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for both types A and G. As these chargers come with interchangeable pins and handle from 100 to 240 volts will mean you can travel to over 100 countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa simply by changing the included plugs over. If your type of Beats Pill 2 supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster charging times by using one of these USB travel chargers, plus additional support for certain power hungry devices.

Having a four port adapter means you can recharge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to bring seperate travel chargers on your Yemeni trip. By only bringing a single lightweight USB travel charger will help keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage while travelling as well as being convenient for recharging your Beats Pill 2 at an airport or on the plane. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used when back at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple phones and tablets without needing an additional plug socket.

If you travel often we suggest searching for an adaptable travel charger of this nature online; the travel adapter illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for charging multiple USB devices in numerous countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Yemen

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world who only have USB devices such as the Beats Pill 2, but for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be crucial when visiting regions with unreliable or unstable power grids. These power converters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Continental Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact power converter for travellers originating from North America visiting Yemen using type B American plug sockets.
  • 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 originating from the US using type B plugs. This is a cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with just one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers a more 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 ideal for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Yemen. [11] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for a Beats Pill 2 in Yemen?

Powering a Beats Pill 2 with a Yemeni power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

A page showing how to recharge a Beats Pill 2 from a Yemeni power outlet with micro USB Type B cord with a three pin Type G power adapter.

  1. To charge your Beats Pill 2 using the Yemeni power outlet you will need to use a Type G USB power plug adapter [5] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Firstly you'll need to plug the Type G USB power plug adapter in the Yemeni power outlet. This power outlet, sometimes known as a Type G power outlet [3], looks like three rectangular slots containing shutters forming a triangle pattern for live, neutral and ground pins.
  3. Plug in one end of the type B USB micro cable into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill 2. The power in port can be found at the back of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth LED.
  4. Switch on the Yemeni power outlet.
  5. The USB socket will glow red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From a flat battery the charging time is about around three to four hours and the playback time after a complete charge is around seven hours. When you have reached 20% battery life the socket will glow red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
Powering a Beats Pill 2 with a Yemeni power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

Charging a Beats Pill 2 from a Yemeni power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

A page showing how to charge a Beats Pill 2 from a Yemeni power outlet with micro USB Type B cord with a three pin Type A power adapter.

  1. To charge a Beats Pill 2 from the Yemeni power outlet you will need to use a Type A USB power plug adapter [8] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Begin the process by taking the Type A USB power plug adapter and inserting it in the Yemeni power outlet. You can identify the power supply by the two thin adjacent slots for live and neutral pins. Please note that power cables used with type A outlets which are rated at only 125 volts should not be used in Yemen so please check first.
  3. Plug in one end of the type B USB micro cable into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill 2. The power in port can be found at the back of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth LED.
  4. Turn on the Yemeni power outlet.
  5. The USB socket will glow red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From a flat battery the charging time is about around three to four hours and the playback time after a complete charge is around seven hours. When you have reached 20% battery life the socket will glow red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
Charging a Beats Pill 2 from a Yemeni power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your Beats Pill 2 from a Yemeni power outlet

Using USB Type B connector and a 3 pin Type D power charger to charge your Beats Pill 2 with a Yemeni power outlet.

  1. In order to power your Beats Pill 2 from a Yemeni power outlet you'll need a Type D USB power plug adapter [10] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Start the process by plugging the Type D USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. You can recognise this plug supply by the 3 round holes in a triangular configuration.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill 2. The power in jack is found at the rear of the speaker next to the Bluetooth indicator.
  4. Turn on the Yemeni power outlet.
  5. The power in jack will flash red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From a flat battery the charging time is around 3.5 hours and the battery life at full power capacity is roughly seven hours. After 20 percent battery life the jack will turn red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your Beats Pill 2 from a Yemeni power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia.org entry about Yemen
  2. Beatsbydre - official Beats Pill support site
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Beatsbydre - charging instructions for the Beats Pill 2
  5. Type G USB power plug adapter - Suitable for use in England, Ireland, and Scotland, a grounded three pin Type G adapter turns UK electrical power outlets into USB ports for reliable charging..
  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 A power outlet
  8. Type A USB power plug adapter - With its two-blade, ungrounded design, the Type A USB power plug adapter offers a straightforward way to convert electrical outlets in countries like the United States and Canada into USB ports for easy device charging..
  9. iec.ch - Type D power outlet
  10. Type D USB power plug adapter - Designed for usage in South Asian countries such as India and Nepal, the Type D USB power plug adapter offers a practical solution for converting local 3-prong grounded outlets into USB ports, providing reliable charging for a range of USB devices..
  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..