Charging your iPad Mini from a power outlet in Serbia

Using the Apple USB Lightning connector and a 2 pin Type C Europlug power adapter to recharge your iPad Mini with a Serbian power outlet and how to power the iPad Mini using a Schuko Type F USB plug.

Serbian power outlet

Varying different voltages and plugs can all lead to confusion when planning to visit another country if you've never been there before. When planning a vacation to Serbia these instructions show powering the iPad Mini using the Type F or C Serbian 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. If you are travelling to Serbia from a different country please double check your iPad Mini can be charged using a 240v supply. If the iPad Mini was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120 volts make sure that your iPad Mini is dual-voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to avoid the device from being damaged when charging it. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Mini.

Charging the iPad Mini in Serbia

Can you use the iPad Mini in Serbia?

You can use the iPad Mini in Serbia.

What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPad Mini in Serbia?

If you are travelling to more than one country or bringing more than just your iPad Mini then the best international travel adapter for Serbia is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two different types of power outlets that Serbians use (F and C) and using a travel adapter like this will ensure that you are covered for type C.

Because these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 to 240 volts will mean you can travel to over 100 countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa simply by switching the supplied plugs. If your iPad Mini supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times by using one of these USB travel chargers, and compatibility with certain power demanding devices like tablets. Having a four port adapter means you can charge more than one device at once without needing to buy individual power adapters or using up additional power sockets. Only packing a single USB travel charger will help keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to fold up in hand baggage whilst travelling as well as being suitable for charging your iPad Mini at an airport or on the plane. Due to their space saving versatility these types of chargers can be used when you return home not just abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can sit overnight charging multiple smartphones and tablets without needing an additional wall outlet.

We recommend buying a flexible travel charger of this nature online. The multipurpose power adapter illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Serbia

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 iPad Mini, however for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power strips offer surge protection which is necessary for travellers to counties with unreliable power grids. These power converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Serbia and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular portable option for travellers originating from America going to Serbia using type B US 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 from the US using type B plugs. This offers the same set of features as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 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 ideal for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Serbia. [8] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPad Mini in Serbia?

Powering the iPad Mini with a Serbian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Using an Apple USB Lightning connector with a two pin Type C power adapter to power the iPad Mini with a Serbian power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPad Mini using a Serbian power outlet you'll need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (typically already included with the device).
  2. First insert the Type C USB power plug adapter in the Serbian power outlet. This unearthed plug supply is recognised by two holes adjacent to each other where the two plug outlet pins slide into.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini lightning connector is found at the bottom of the iPad Mini.
  4. Switch on the Serbian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of your iPad Mini will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad Mini is charging which takes between 1 to 4 hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPad Mini with a Serbian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPad Mini from a Serbian power outlet

A page showing how to recharge the iPad Mini from a Serbian power outlet by using the USB Lightning Apple cable with a double pinned Type F USB charger.

  1. If you want to charge the iPad Mini from the Serbian power outlet you will need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], normally already included with your iPad Mini.
  2. Start by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. You can identify the wall outlet by the two large round holes 19 mm apart from each other along with two metal grounding clips at the top and bottom.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB cable into the USB mains charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini lightning connector is situated at the base of the iPad Mini.
  4. Turn on the Serbian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the iPad Mini screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad is powering up and takes roughly one-four hours to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPad Mini from a Serbian power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Serbian Wikipedia web page
  2. Apple - official iPad user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. 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..
  5. USB to Apple Lightning cable - The Apple Lightning cable is a charging and syncing cable for more recent Apple devices and connects compatible iPhones and iPads to a USB port.
  6. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  7. Type F USB power plug adapter - Compliant with Europlugs and CEE 7/17 specifications, the Type F or Schuko adapter is engineered to adapt German electrical power outlets into USB-compatible ports..
  8. 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..