How to charge your iPad Air from a power outlet in Bermuda

A guide on how to recharge the iPad Air with a Bermuda power outlet with a Lightning Apple connector with a Type A power charger and charging the iPad Air using a Type B USB adapter.

Bermuda power outlet

Differing combinations of standards and sockets can often be daunting when planning on visiting another country to the first time traveller. With only a handful of different types of sockets being used throughout the world this guide shows exactly what to buy in advance to power the iPad Air in Bermuda. This guide was specifically written to stop you worrying if you'll be able to charge the iPad Air when you're in Bermuda.If going to Bermuda this page has instructions showing powering your iPad Air by using the standard B or A type 120 volt 60Hz plug outlets, please note that Type B power outlets are normally used by a majority of Bermudians. If your iPad Air charges slowly or does not power up when you are travelling to Bermuda from a different country check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Normally devices which originated from a country which use a higher voltage (for example 220 volts) sometimes take longer to charge or won't turn on, so check that the device is dual-voltage (you'll find these are normally marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional converter to ensure proper use. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Air.

Charging the iPad Air in Bermuda

Can the iPad Air be used in Bermuda?

You can use the iPad Air in Bermuda by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best power charger for recharging the iPad Air in Bermuda?

When you are travelling with more than your iPad Air and visiting more than one country then the best travel charger for Bermuda to buy is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two standards of power outlets that Bermudans use (B and A) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type A.

Because these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 - 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries around the world simply by changing the supplied plugs. If your type of iPad Air can support Fast Charge (not all USB devices will) then you'll benefit from much faster charging times with one of these types of USB travel chargers and additional compatibility with more power demanding devices. This means you can recharge more than one device simultaneously without needing to pack seperate travel adapters. Because you are only needing to pack a single lightweight travel charger will help keep the overall size and weight down, making it ideal to store in hand baggage whilst travelling. Due to their space saving versatility these types of travel adapters can be used when back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple smartphones and tablets without using up an additional power outlet.

We recommend searching for a flexible travel adapter like this online, the power charger 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.

Alternative travel adapter for Bermuda

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 Air, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips offer surge protection which is necessary when visiting counties with unstable power grids to prevent damage to any connected devices from voltage spikes. These travel converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Bermuda 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 portable option for travellers originating from North America going to Bermuda using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from North America using type B plugs. This gives the same functionality 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 ideal for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Bermuda. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPad Air in Bermuda?

Charging the iPad Air from a Bermuda power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

Using a USB Lightning cable with a Type A USB adapter to recharge your iPad Air from a Bermuda power outlet.

  1. In order to charge the iPad Air using a Bermuda power outlet you'll need to use a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple should usually supply the USB cable when you purchase your iPad Air).
  2. Insert the Type A USB power plug adapter in the Bermuda power outlet. You can recognise the power supply by two thin slots next to each other where the two plug outlet pins go.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Air. The iPad Air lightning connector can be found at the base of the iPad Air.
  4. Turn on the Bermuda power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the iPad screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is recharging taking around 60-240 minutes to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPad Air from a Bermuda power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

How to use a Type B power charger for charging your iPad Air from a Bermuda power outlet

Using the Lightning Apple cable with a Type B USB adapter to charge your iPad Air from a Bermuda power outlet.

  1. In order to charge your iPad Air using a Bermuda power outlet you'll need to use a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple will usually supply the USB cable when you purchase the iPad Air).
  2. First plug the Type B USB power plug adapter in the Bermuda power outlet. You can identify this plug outlet by 2 thin slots adjacent to each other for live and neutral blades with a semicircular hole below for the ground pin.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB mains adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Air. The iPad Air lightning connector can be found at the base of the iPad Air.
  4. Turn on the Bermuda power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the iPad screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is recharging and takes roughly 60-240 minutes to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type B power charger for charging your iPad Air from a Bermuda power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Bermuda Wikipedia page
  2. Apple - official iPad user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type A power outlet
  4. 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..
  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 B power outlet
  7. 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..
  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..