How to charge the Beats Pill when staying in The Sudan
A guide showing you how to charge a Beats Pill with a Sudanese power outlet by using USB Micro Type B connector with a Europlug Type C power charger and recharging a Beats Pill using a three pinned Type D USB charger.
Varying complicated combinations of voltages and standards can often be confusing when planning to travel to a different country if you've never visited before. This page has useful instructions which shows exactly how to power the Beats Pill when staying in The Sudan by using their Type D or C 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. When you are travelling to The Sudan from a different region double check your Beats Pill can be used with a 240v supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) check your device is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional converter to avoid the device from overloading when powering up.
This list of instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2 speakers to your Sudanese 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 connecting Beats Pill 2 speakers to any device we recommend downloading the latest Beats firmware from the official Beats Pill support site [2] using the Update tool.
Charging a Beats Pill in The Sudan
What is the best travel adapter for recharging a Beats Pill in The Sudan?
When you are travelling to multiple countries the best travel charger for The Sudan is a multiple USB charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Sudanese use two different types of plug sockets (D and C) and using a travel charger like this ensures that you are covered for type C. Because these types of chargers come with interchangeable plugs and can handle from 100 volts to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa just by changing the supplied heads over. If your model of Beats Pill can support Fast Charge (please note that not all USB devices will) then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times with one of these power chargers plus support for certain power demanding devices. Having a four port charger will allow you to charge more than one device simultaneously without needing to bring multiple travel adapters on your trip to The Sudan or occupying additional power outlets. By only needing to pack a single international USB travel charger will keep the overall weight and size down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage. Due to their flexibility these types of adapters can be used when back at home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used overnight charging multiple smartphones and tablets without using up an additional power outlet.
If you travel frequently we recommend searching for a flexible travel adapter like this at an electronics retailer. The power charger illustrated is the universal multi-device USB wall charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous countries.
Alternative travel adapter for The Sudan
The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices via USB, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which can be necessary when visiting counties with unreliable or unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected appliances from voltage spikes. These power adapters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Continental Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China 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 portable power converter for travellers originating from America visiting The Sudan.
- 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 and is a more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet for almost half the price.
- BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a more generous 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 The Sudan. [9] [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Sudanese power outlet
A step-by-step guide showing you how to charge a Beats Pill with a Sudanese power outlet by using type B USB cord and a Type C power charger.
- To supply power to a Beats Pill using a Sudanese power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [5] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
- Begin by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the Sudanese power outlet. You can identify this wall supply by 2 holes next to each other where the two pins slide into.
- Then connect one end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the USB mains 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.
- Switch on the Sudanese power outlet.
- The power in socket will flash red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From an empty battery the charging time is around around 3 to 4 hours and the battery life after a complete charge 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 D power charger for charging your Beats Pill from a Sudanese power outlet
A step-by-step guide showing you how to charge a Beats Pill with a Sudanese power outlet by using Type B micro USB connector and a Type D power charger.
- If you want to power your Beats Pill from the Sudanese power outlet you'll need to buy a Type D USB power plug adapter [8] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
- Start the process by taking the Type D USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Sudanese power outlet. You can identify this wall supply by 3 holes in a triangle shape for live, neutral and ground pins.
- Connect one end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the mains USB adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in port can be found at the back of the speaker next to the Bluetooth indicator.
- Switch on the Sudanese power outlet.
- The power in socket will flash red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From an empty battery the charging time is around around 3 to 4 hours and the battery life after a complete charge 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]
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- Wikipedia - The Sudan country Wikipedia page
- Beatsbydre - official Beats Pill support site
- iec.ch - Type C power outlet
- Beatsbydre - instructions for charging the Beats Pill
- 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..
- 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.
- iec.ch - Type D power outlet
- 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..
- Universal multi-device USB wall charger - A universal multi-device USB wall charger features USB PD and standard ports for fast charging simultaneous. These includes interchangeable international plug adapters making it ideal for travel and certified for safety to protect against current and heat.