How to charge your Beats Pill from a power outlet in Burkina Faso

Using Type B USB cord and a 3 pinned Type C Europlug USB charger to power your Beats Pill from a Burkinabe power outlet and charging a Beats Pill using a 2 pinned Type E power plug.

Burkinabe power outlet

Complicated combinations of region codes and plugs can often lead to confusion when planning on staying in another country especially if you've never visited before. This page contains a step by step guide showing you exactly how to power the Beats Pill in Burkina Faso by using the standard Type E or C 220 volt 50Hz power outlets. When you are visiting Burkina Faso from a different region please ensure the Beats Pill can be charged using a 240 volt supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) make sure that the Beats Pill is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional converter to stop the device from overheating when powering up.

The following instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2 speakers to the Burkinabe 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 connecting 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 Burkina Faso

Can you use a Beats Pill in Burkina Faso?

Yes, you can use a Beats Pill in Burkina Faso by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best power charger for recharging a Beats Pill in Burkina Faso?

When you are travelling with more than just your Beats Pill then the best travel charger for Burkina Faso is a multiple USB adapter which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Burkinabe use two different types of plug sockets (types E and C) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for type C. Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle from 100 volts to 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries around the world just by changing the supplied heads over. If your Beats Pill is compatible with Fast Charge (note that not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times with one of these travel adapters, along with additional support for certain power demanding devices.

Having a four port charger will also allow you to recharge more than one device simultaneously without needing to pack seperate power chargers on your trip to Burkina Faso. Because you are only needing to bring a single international USB travel charger will keep the weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand luggage whilst travelling and convenient for charging your Beats Pill at an airport or on a plane. Because of their space saving versatility these types of travel adapters can be used when back at home so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple phones and tablets and using only a single plug socket.

For those travelling on a regular basis we recommend searching for this type of flexible power charger online. The power charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous countries with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Burkina Faso

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 visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power adapters offer surge protection which can be necessary for visitors of regions with unstable power grids to prevent damage to any connected devices from voltage spikes. These power adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Burkina Faso and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Burkina Faso using 3 pinned type B US plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise 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 is a much more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers 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 Burkina Faso. [9] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging a Beats Pill in Burkina Faso?

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

Using Micro USB type B connector and a Europlug Type C USB adapter to charge a Beats Pill with a Burkinabe power outlet.

  1. To supply power to your Beats Pill from the Burkinabe 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. Begin by inserting the Type C USB power plug adapter into the power outlet. This power outlet (called a Europlug or Type C power outlet [3]) is recognised by the two circular adjacent holes where the live and neutral plug outlet pins go.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the USB power charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in port can be found at the rear of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth indicator.
  4. Switch on the Burkinabe power outlet.
  5. The power in socket will flash red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From a flat 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 port will glow red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Burkinabe power outlet

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

Instructions on how to power your Beats Pill from a Burkinabe power outlet using USB Micro Type B cable with a Type E power charger.

  1. If you want to charge the Beats Pill from the Burkinabe power outlet you will need a Type E USB power plug adapter [8] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Insert the Type E USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. You can recognise this wall supply by two 4.8mm circular holes 19mm adjacent to each other and one metal grounding pin protruding from the top forming a triangle configuration.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of 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 LED.
  4. Switch on the Burkinabe power outlet.
  5. The power in socket will blink red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From a dead battery the charging time is about three and a half hours and the Beats Pill playback time after a complete charge is roughly seven hours. When you have reached 20% battery life the jack will glow red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for charging your Beats Pill from a Burkinabe power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Burkinabe Wikipedia page
  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. 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..