Charging the Beats Pill when planning a trip to Kiribati
How to connect a Kiribati power outlet to a Beats Pill
Various combinations of frequencies and standards can all be daunting when planning on visiting another country for the first time traveller. This isn't as complicated as it appears, with only a handful of different types of standards used throughout the world this guide tells you exactly what to pick up in advance to power your Beats Pill . The following useful guide will show exactly what you'll need to power your Beats Pill when travelling to Kiribati using the 240 volt 50Hz Type I Kiribati plug supply. You will discover power supplies will vary depending on which region you are visiting therefore please read the travel power supplies page for a complete list of regions and countries. When travelling to Kiribati from a different country please double check the Beats Pill can accept a 240 volt supply. If it originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) ensure your Beats Pill is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional power converter to stop the device from over-heating whilst powering it up.
These instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2 speakers to the Kiribati power outlet. 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 any device we recommend downloading the latest Beats firmware from the official Beats Pill support site [2] using the Beats update tool.
Charging a Beats Pill in Kiribati
What is the best power adapter for a Beats Pill in Kiribati?
When travelling with more than just your Beats Pill or visiting more than one country the best international travel adapter for Kiribati is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. As these chargers come with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 volts - 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries around the world just by switching the supplied plugs over. If your type of Beats Pill is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker recharging times with one of these types of travel chargers, plus additional support for more power hungry devices.
This means you can charge more than one device simultaneously without needing to bring seperate travel chargers. Only needing a single USB travel charger will help keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand baggage as well as being convenient for charging your Beats Pill at the airport or on your flight. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of power adapters can be used back at home so when you’re not travelling they can sit overnight charging multiple tablets and phones without needing an additional plug socket.
We recommend buying this type of versatile power adapter online; the travel charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries.
Alternative travel adapter for Kiribati
The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the Beats Pill, but for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which is necessary for travellers to counties with unstable power supplies. 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 international travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular portable power adapter for travellers originating from North America visiting Kiribati using 3 pin 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 America using type B plugs and offers practically the same set of features as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet for 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 perfect for most travellers from around the world visiting Kiribati. [7] [AD]
Powering a Beats Pill with a Kiribati power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type I USB adapter
Using USB Type B cord with a Type I USB charger to charge your Beats Pill with a Kiribati power outlet.
- If you want to power your Beats Pill using the Kiribati power outlet you will need to use a Type I USB power plug adapter [5] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
- Begin the process by plugging the Type I USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. The power outlet, technically called the Type I power outlet [3], can be identified by the 3 thin slots in a triangle pattern with a single vertical pin at the base and the top two slots sloping upwards for the live, neutral and ground.
- Plug in one end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the USB power adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in jack is found at the rear of the speaker next to the Bluetooth indicator.
- Turn on the Kiribati power outlet.
- The power in jack will flash red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From an empty battery the charging time is about around 3 to 4 hours and the playback time after a complete charge is around seven hours. After 20 percent battery life the port will glow red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
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- Wikipedia - Kiribati country wikipedia page
- Beatsbydre - official Beats Pill support site
- iec.ch - Type I power outlet
- Beatsbydre - instructions for charging the Beats Pill
- Type I USB power plug adapter - Type I USB chargers use three short flat blades in a V format with the top blade acting as a grounding pin.
- 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.
- 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..