How to charge the Beats Pill when staying in Guyana

A page on how to power your Beats Pill from a Guyanese power outlet with micro USB type B connector with a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter, recharging a Beats Pill using a Type G power plug and recharging a Beats Pill using a Type A power charger

Guyanese power outlet

Varying different combinations of standards and plugs can all cause confusion when planning on staying in another country, especially for the first time traveller. These instructions were written to prevent you worrying if you'll be able to charge the Beats Pill when you're going abroad.This page contains simple instructions showing you exactly how to power the Beats Pill when staying in Guyana by using the standard Type G, A, B or D Guyanese 220 volt 60Hz plug outlets. If visiting Guyana from another region please make sure the Beats Pill can be charged using a 240 volt supply. If the Beats Pill originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts ensure that the Beats Pill is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional power converter to prevent the device from being damaged during charging.

The following list of instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2 speakers to the Guyanese 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 any device we recommend downloading the latest Beats Pill 2 firmware update from the official Beats Pill support site [2] using the Update tool.

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Charging a Beats Pill in Guyana

Can the Beats Pill be used in Guyana?

You can connect a Beats Pill to a Guyanese power outlet.

What is the best travel adapter for recharging a Beats Pill in Guyana?

When travelling to more than one country the best travel charger for Guyana is a multiple USB charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Guyanese use four different types of plug sockets (G, A, B and D) and using a travel charger like this ensures that you are covered for both types A and G. Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and handle 100 - 240 volts will mean you can travel to over 100 countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa just by changing the included heads over. If your model of Beats Pill can support Fast Charge (please note that not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times by using one of these types of USB travel adapters, along with additional compatibility with more power hungry devices like tablets.

This means you can charge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to buy seperate power chargers. Because you are only bringing a single travel charger will help keep the weight down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage. Due to their space saving versatility these types of travel chargers can be used back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple smartphones and tablets without using up an additional power outlet.

If you travel frequently we recommend searching for this type of versatile travel adapter online - the power charger illustrated here is the universal multi-device USB wall charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Guyana

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 wanting to use their domestic plugs these power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips offer surge protection which is crucial for travellers to regions with unstable power grids. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Guyana and over 150 countries around the world:

  • 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 option for travellers originating from North America going to Guyana using 3 pinned type B US plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico travel adapter is also aimed at travellers originating from North America using type B plugs. This offers almost the same set of features as the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet at 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 Guyana. [13] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for recharging a Beats Pill in Guyana?

How to use a Type G power charger for charging your Beats Pill from a Guyanese power outlet

Using USB Micro Type B connector with a 3 pinned Type G USB charger to recharge your Beats Pill from a Guyanese power outlet.

  1. If you want to power your Beats Pill using the Guyanese power outlet you'll need to buy a Type G USB power plug adapter [5] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Start the process by taking the Type G USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Guyanese power outlet. You can recognise the power outlet by 3 slots in a triangle configuration.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the type B USB cord into the USB power charger 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 indicator.
  4. Turn on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The USB port will blink red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From a flat battery the charging time is about three and a half hours and the playback time at full power capacity is around 7 hours. After 20% battery life the jack will glow red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
How to use a Type G power charger for charging your Beats Pill from a Guyanese power outlet

Powering a Beats Pill with a Guyanese power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

Using type B USB cord and a Type A power charger to power your Beats Pill from a Guyanese power outlet.

  1. In order to charge the Beats Pill from the Guyanese power outlet you'll need to use a Type A USB power plug adapter [8] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Plug in the Type A USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. You can identify this wall supply by 2 slots next to each other where the two blades sit.
  3. 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 jack can be found at the rear of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth light.
  4. Turn on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The USB jack will glow 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 at full capacity is around 7 hours. After 20 percent battery life the port will turn red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
Powering a Beats Pill with a Guyanese power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

How to use a Type B power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Guyanese power outlet

A page on how to power your Beats Pill from a Guyanese power outlet with micro USB type B connector with a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter.

  1. To supply power to a Beats Pill using a Guyanese power outlet you will need a Type B USB power plug adapter [10] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Insert the Type B USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. The power outlet, technically known as the Type B power outlet [9], is recognised by the two thin slots adjacent to each other for live and neutral blades with a single semicircle shaped hole below for the slightly longer earth pin.
  3. Connect the USB end of the type B USB cord into the USB power charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in socket is found at the back of the speaker next to the Bluetooth LED.
  4. Switch on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. 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 three to four hours and the Beats Pill playback time at full capacity is roughly seven hours. When you have reached 20% battery life the port will glow red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
How to use a Type B power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Guyanese power outlet

How to use a Type D power charger for charging your Beats Pill from a Guyanese power outlet

Instructions showing how to recharge your Beats Pill from a Guyanese power outlet using Micro USB Type B cable with a 3 pinned Type D USB adapter.

  1. If you want to power your Beats Pill using a Guyanese power outlet you'll need to buy a Type D USB power plug adapter [12] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Start the process by taking the Type D USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Guyanese power outlet. You can recognise the power outlet by the 3 circular holes in a triangle shape.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the type B USB cord into the USB power charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in socket is found at the back of the speaker next to the Bluetooth indicator.
  4. Switch on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The power in port will blink red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From a flat battery the charging time is about between three to four hours and the Beats Pill playback time at full capacity is around 7 hours. After 20% battery life the jack will glow red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
How to use a Type D power charger for charging your Beats Pill from a Guyanese power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Guyanese page on wikipedia.org
  2. Beatsbydre - official Beats Pill support site
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Beatsbydre - instructions for charging the Beats Pill
  5. Type G USB power plug adapter - Suitable for use in England, Ireland, and Scotland, a grounded three pin Type G adapter turns UK electrical power outlets into USB ports for reliable 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 A power outlet
  8. 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..
  9. iec.ch - Type B power outlet
  10. 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..
  11. iec.ch - Type D power outlet
  12. 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..
  13. 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.