How to charge your Beats Pill 2 from a power outlet in Japan

Using USB micro Type B connector and a three pin Type A USB adapter to recharge your Beats Pill 2 from a Japanese power outlet and how to charge a Beats Pill 2 using a three pinned Type B USB charger.

Japanese power outlet

Various region codes and plugs can often cause confusion when planning on visiting a foreign country to the first time traveller. These guidelines have been written to assist people wanting to charge their Beats Pill 2 abroad.This page has instructions showing exactly what you'll need to supply power to your Beats Pill 2 in Japan by using their B or A type 100 volt 60Hz wall outlets, please be aware Type B wall outlets will be normally used by most Japanese. If the Beats Pill 2 doesn't power up or recharges slowly when travelling to Japan from another country please check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Electrical devices which come from another country which use a higher voltage such as 240 volts may take longer to charge or won't power up, so check your device is dual voltage (normally marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional converter to ensure proper use. If you intend on staying in a destination like Tokyo or Yokohama refer to the Japan National Tourism Organization Web Site [1] for further details prior to the area.

This list of instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2.0 speakers to the Japanese power outlet. Please 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 you connect Beats Pill 2.0 speakers to anything we recommend downloading the latest Beats firmware from the official Beats Pill support site [2] using the Update tool for Beats.

Charging a Beats Pill 2 in Japan

Can the Beats Pill 2 be used in Japan?

You can connect a Beats Pill 2 to a Japanese power outlet.

What is the best power charger for a Beats Pill 2 in Japan?

When you are travelling to more than one country the best travel power adapter for Japan to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two different standards of power outlets that Japanese use (types B and A) and using a power adapter like this ensures that you are covered for type A. As these types of chargers come with interchangeable plugs and handle 100 to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries around the world simply by changing the supplied heads. If your Beats Pill 2 supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster recharging times by using one of these types of power chargers, along with additional compatibility with certain power demanding devices.

Unlike other travel adapters having a four port charger means you can power multiple devices at the same time without needing to bring individual power chargers for your trip to Japan. Only packing a single travel charger will keep the overall size and weight down, making it ideal to store in hand baggage while travelling and suitable for charging your Beats Pill 2 at an airport or on a plane. Because of their flexibility these types of chargers can be used at home as well as abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets and smartphones with only a single wall outlet.

We suggest buying this type of flexible travel adapter online. The power adapter illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Japan

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, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which can be useful for visitors of regions with unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected appliances from voltage spikes. These travel converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Japan 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 most popular compact power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Japan.
  • 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 North America using type B plugs and gives the same set of features as the BESTEK with one less AC outlet for 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 a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Japan. [9] [AD]
What is the best power charger for a Beats Pill 2 in Japan?

How to use a Type A power charger for charging your Beats Pill 2 from a Japanese power outlet

Using micro USB Type B cable with a Type A USB adapter to charge your Beats Pill 2 from a Japanese power outlet.

  1. In order to charge the Beats Pill 2 using a Japanese power outlet you will need to buy a Type A USB power plug adapter [5] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Insert the Type A USB power plug adapter in the Japanese power outlet. This ungrounded wall supply (sometimes called a Type A power outlet [3]) is recognised by the two thin adjacent slots where the twin plug outlet pins go.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the type B Micro USB cord into the bottom of the USB power charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill 2. The power in port can be found at the rear of the speaker next to the Bluetooth LED.
  4. Switch on the Japanese power outlet.
  5. The power in jack will glow red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From a flat battery the charging time is around around 3 to 4 hours and the Beats Pill playback time at full power capacity is around 7 hours. When you have reached 20 percent battery life the socket will glow red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
How to use a Type A power charger for charging your Beats Pill 2 from a Japanese power outlet

How to use a Type B power charger for charging your Beats Pill 2 from a Japanese power outlet

A guide showing how to power your Beats Pill 2 with a Japanese power outlet by using Type B USB cable with a Type B power adapter.

  1. To supply power to your Beats Pill 2 from the Japanese power outlet you'll need to buy a Type B USB power plug adapter [8] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Begin by taking the Type B USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the wall outlet. You can identify the plug outlet by the 2 slots next to each other with a semicircle shaped hole below for the grounded pin.
  3. Then connect one 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 2. The power in port is found at the back of the speaker next to the Bluetooth light.
  4. Turn on the Japanese power outlet.
  5. The USB port 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 Beats Pill playback time after a complete charge is roughly seven hours. After 20% battery life the jack will glow red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
How to use a Type B power charger for charging your Beats Pill 2 from a Japanese power outlet

See also

  1. Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization Web Site
  2. Beatsbydre - official Beats Pill support site
  3. iec.ch - Type A power outlet
  4. Beatsbydre - charging instructions for the Beats Pill 2
  5. 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..
  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 B power outlet
  8. Type B USB power plug adapter - A Type B USB power plug adapter conforms to the NEMA 5-15 specifications, featuring 2 parallel flat blades and an extended grounding pin. Rated at 15A and 125 volts, suitable for use in the United States and Canada for converting domestic outlets to USB..
  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..