How to charge the Beats Pill when staying in Morocco

A page on how to power your Beats Pill from a Moroccan power outlet with type B micro USB connector and a Europlug Type C USB adapter and charging a Beats Pill using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter.

Moroccan power outlet

Different combinations of frequencies and region codes can often be confusing when planning to travel to a different country if you've never visited before. These instructions were written to assist visitors wanting to charge their Beats Pill abroad.When visiting Morocco the following instructions show charging your Beats Pill using their E or C type 220 volt 50Hz power outlets, a majority of Moroccans use Type E sockets in their plug outlets. When you are visiting Morocco from a different country 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 transformer to stop the device from overheating when charging it. If you plan on staying somewhere like Casablanca please read the Moroccan Wikipedia page [1] for more information on visiting the area.

These instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2 speakers to your Moroccan power outlet. Note that these instructions refer 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 you connect 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 Morocco

Can the Beats Pill be used in Morocco?

You can connect a Beats Pill to a Moroccan power outlet by using a power convertor.

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

When you are travelling to multiple countries or bringing along more than just your Beats Pill the best travel charger for Morocco is a multiple USB charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Moroccans use two different types of plug sockets (E and C) and using a travel charger like this ensures that you are covered for type C. Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and handle 100 - 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries around the world simply by switching the included plugs. If your type of Beats Pill supports Fast Charge (please note that not all USB devices will) 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.

Unlike other travel adapters this will also allow you to charge more than one device simultaneously without needing to buy individual travel adapters. 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 flexibility these types of adapters can be used when you return home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used 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 multipurpose travel adapter illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for recharging multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Morocco

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 Morocco and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Morocco using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise 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 Morocco. [9] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for recharging a Beats Pill in Morocco?

How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your Beats Pill from a Moroccan power outlet

A page on how to power your Beats Pill from a Moroccan power outlet with type B micro USB connector and a Europlug Type C USB adapter.

  1. To supply power to a Beats Pill using a Moroccan power outlet you will need 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 in the wall outlet. This unearthed power supply (sometimes known as the Type C power outlet [3]) is recognised by the two circular holes adjacent to each other for live and neutral pins.
  3. Then connect one end of the Type B micro USB connector 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 Moroccan 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 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 Europlug Type C power charger for charging your Beats Pill from a Moroccan power outlet

Powering a Beats Pill with a Moroccan power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

A page on how to power your Beats Pill from a Moroccan power outlet with type B USB cord and a Type E power charger.

  1. In order to charge the Beats Pill from the Moroccan power outlet you'll need to use a Type E USB power plug adapter [8] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Begin by inserting the Type E USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. You can identify this power supply by two 4.8mm round holes 19mm adjacent to each other where the twin plug outlet pins slide into plus a single long metal grounding pin protruding from the top to form a triangular pattern.
  3. Then connect one 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 is found at the back of the speaker next to the Bluetooth LED.
  4. Switch on the Moroccan 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 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]
Powering a Beats Pill with a Moroccan power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Moroccan 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..