AirPod AppleCare+ guide: How to use AppleCare+ for AirPods

AirPod AppleCare+ guide: How to use AppleCare+ for AirPods

Small, powerful, and always within reach, your AirPods deserve protection that moves with you.

AppleCare+ is Apple’s extendedprotectionandsupportplan that goes beyond the basic warranty that comes with every pair of AirPods and other Apple products. In this blog we will break down the services provided by AppleCare+ and how you can add coverage to your AirPods.

What is AppleCare+ for AirPods

AppleCare+ for AirPods is an extended coverage plan from Apple that adds:

  • Longer hardware protection.
  • Accidental damage coverage.
  • Battery service coverage.
  • Priority expert support.
  • 2 year coverage.

What is covered in AppleCare+ for AirPods

1. Hardware protection

AppleCare+ extends the standard Apple Limited Warranty coverage to include hardware issues with:

  • AirPods themselves.
  • The charging case.

2. Accidental damage protection

  • AppleCare+ provides accidentaldamagecoverage, for example:
  • Cracked charging case.
  • Water damage to the earbuds.
  • Dropped or bent stems.
  • Each incident is subject to a servicefee.

3. Battery Service Coverage

If your AirPods battery retains less than 80%capacity during AppleCare+ coverage, Apple will service them, usually at no additional cost.

4. Servicing for AirPods

AppleCare+ includes a set service fee for damages:

  • AirPods or case: 99-199 AED per incident.
  • Other damages: varying costs.

Exact fees and pricing depends on the AirPods model (AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, etc).

How to buy AppleCare+ for AirPods

There are multiple ways of adding AppleCare+ coverage to your AirPods, such as:

  • At the time of purchase from Apple or authorised partner such as iSTYLE.
  • Within60days via:
    • Your iPhone or iPad during setup.
    • the Apple Support app.
    • Apple’s UAE website.
    • In-store at Apple or authorised partner like iSTYLE.

You’ll need the serial number and purchase details when purchasing AppleCare+ for your AirPods.

Expert care for your AirPods

AirPods are lightweight and easy to carry but also just as easy to lose or damage. AppleCare+ for AirPods adds valuable coverage to your device, particularly if you:

  • Use AirPods daily.
  • Travel with your AirPods.
  • Want protection from accidents like drops or spills.
  • Prefer predictable repair costs.
  • Own costly AirPods models (AirPods Pro / AirPods Max).

If you have more questions about the services provided by AppleCare+ or queries about your Apple devices visit an iSTYLE store near you and we will be happy to assist you. For more guidance on Apple features, and other iSTYLE Services, visit our blog page.

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