Charging your Beats Pill 2 from a power outlet in Bhutan

A page showing how to charge your Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet with micro USB Type B cord with a three pinned Type C USB charger, how to power a Beats Pill 2 using a Type G USB plug and powering a Beats Pill 2 using a 3 pin Type D power adapter

Bhutanese power outlet

Different combinations of region codes and plugs can often be confusing when planning on travelling to a foreign country, especially if you've never been there before. These instructions have been specifically written to prevent you worrying if you'll be able to charge the Beats Pill 2 abroad.This page contains a guide telling you exactly what you'll need to power your Beats Pill 2 in Bhutan using the Type G, C, D, F or M Bhutanese 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. When travelling to Bhutan from a different country please make sure that your Beats Pill 2 can be charged using a 240v supply. If it came from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) double check the device is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional power converter to stop the device from being damaged when powering up.

This list of instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2.0 speakers to your Bhutanese power outlet. Please note that these instructions refer to the Beats Pill 2.0 and not the original Beats Pill first generation, visit the Beats page on WikiConnections.org for the full range of Beats bluetooth speakers. Before you connect Beats Pill 2.0 speakers to any device we recommend downloading the latest Beats firmware from the official Beats Pill support site [2] using the Beats updater tool.

Charging a Beats Pill 2 in Bhutan

Can the Beats Pill 2 be used in Bhutan?

Yes, you can connect a Beats Pill 2 to a Bhutanese power outlet.

What is the best travel adapter for a Beats Pill 2 in Bhutan?

When travelling to more than one country then the best travel charger for Bhutan to buy is a multiple USB port charger which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Bhutanese use five different types of power outlets (types G, C, D, F and M) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for both types C and G.

Because these chargers come with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 volts to 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries around the world simply by changing the heads. If your model of Beats Pill 2 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker recharging times with one of these types of USB power adapters along with support for more power demanding devices like tablets. Unlike other travel adapters having a four port adapter will allow you to power more than one device simultaneously without needing to buy multiple power adapters. Only needing a single USB travel charger will keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage and on hand for recharging your Beats Pill 2 at the airport or on your flight. Due to their versatility these types of chargers can be used when back 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 phones without using up an additional wall outlet.

For those travelling to Bhutan we suggest searching for this type of versatile power adapter online; the multipurpose power adapter illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for powering multiple USB devices in numerous countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Bhutan

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, but for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which is useful when visiting regions with unreliable or unstable power grids. These power converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Continental Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China 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 best selling compact option for travellers originating from America visiting Bhutan.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from America using type B plugs and gives almost the same functionality 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 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 perfect for most travellers from around the world visiting Bhutan. [15] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for a Beats Pill 2 in Bhutan?

How to use a Type G power charger for recharging your Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet

Using micro USB Type B cord with a three pin Type G power adapter to power a Beats Pill 2 with a Bhutanese power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to your Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet you'll need a Type G USB power plug adapter [5] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Start by plugging the Type G USB power plug adapter into the power outlet. You can identify the wall outlet by the three rectangular slots forming a triangle shape for live, neutral and earth.
  3. Plug in one end of the type B USB Micro cable into the mains power adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill 2. The power in socket can be found at the back of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth indicator.
  4. Switch on the Bhutanese power outlet.
  5. The USB socket will glow red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From a flat battery the charging time is around around three to four hours and the playback time after a complete charge is around seven hours. After 20% battery life the socket will glow red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
How to use a Type G power charger for recharging your Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet

Charging a Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

Using type B USB Micro connector with a Type C Europlug power charger to charge your Beats Pill 2 with a Bhutanese power outlet.

  1. To charge a Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet you will need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [8] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Begin the process by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and inserting it in the wall supply. You can identify the power supply by the two round holes next to each other where the two plug outlet pins sit.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the mains power charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill 2. The power in socket can be found at the rear of the speaker next to the Bluetooth light.
  4. Switch on the Bhutanese power outlet.
  5. The USB port will blink red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From an empty battery the charging time is about around 3 to 4 hours and the Beats Pill playback time at full capacity is roughly 7 hours. When you have reached 20% battery life the port will turn red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
Charging a Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

Powering a Beats Pill 2 with a Bhutanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type D USB adapter

Instructions on how to power a Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet with USB Type B connector and a 3 pin Type D power adapter.

  1. To charge your Beats Pill 2 using the Bhutanese power outlet you will need to use a Type D USB power plug adapter [10] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Begin the process by taking the Type D USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the Bhutanese power outlet. This plug supply (technically called the Type D power outlet [9]) looks like 3 round holes in a triangular shape.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB Type B connector into the bottom of the USB mains adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill 2. The power in jack is found at the rear of the speaker next to the Bluetooth indicator.
  4. Turn on the Bhutanese power outlet.
  5. The power in jack will flash red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From a flat battery the charging time is around 3.5 hours and the battery life at full power capacity is roughly seven hours. After 20 percent battery life the jack will turn red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
Powering a Beats Pill 2 with a Bhutanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type D USB adapter

Charging a Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

Using type B USB Micro connector with a Type F Schuko power charger to charge your Beats Pill 2 with a Bhutanese power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the Beats Pill 2 using the Bhutanese power outlet you will need to buy a Type F USB power plug adapter [12] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Insert the Type F USB power plug adapter into the Bhutanese power outlet. You can identify the power supply by the two large holes 19 mm next to each other for live and neutral pins along with two metal grounding clips above and below.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the mains power charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill 2. The power in socket can be found at the rear of the speaker next to the Bluetooth light.
  4. Switch on the Bhutanese power outlet.
  5. The USB port will blink red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From an empty battery the charging time is about around 3 to 4 hours and the Beats Pill playback time at full capacity is roughly 7 hours. When you have reached 20% battery life the port will turn red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
Charging a Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

How to use a Type M power charger for recharging your Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet

Instructions on how to power a Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet with USB Type B connector and a 3 pin Type M power adapter.

  1. In order to supply power to the Beats Pill 2 using a Bhutanese power outlet you'll need a Type M USB power plug adapter [14] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Start by plugging the Type M USB power plug adapter into the power outlet. You can identify the wall outlet by the three round holes in a triangle pattern.
  3. Connect one end of the USB Type B connector into the bottom of the USB mains adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill 2. The power in jack is found at the rear of the speaker next to the Bluetooth indicator.
  4. Turn on the Bhutanese power outlet.
  5. The power in jack will flash red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From a flat battery the charging time is around 3.5 hours and the battery life at full power capacity is roughly seven hours. After 20 percent battery life the jack will turn red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
How to use a Type M power charger for recharging your Beats Pill 2 from a Bhutanese power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Bhutan Wikipedia page
  2. Beatsbydre - official Beats Pill support site
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Beatsbydre - charging instructions for the Beats Pill 2
  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 C power outlet
  8. 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..
  9. iec.ch - Type D power outlet
  10. 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..
  11. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  12. 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..
  13. iec.ch - Type M power outlet
  14. Type M USB power plug adapter - South African Type M USB chargers have three large circular pins in a triangular shape with the top earthed pin longer and larger in diameter.
  15. 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..