Earbud Cases and Covers

A cover for the charging case

An earbud charging case lives in a pocket or a bag with keys and coins. It gets scuffed, dropped on pavements and lost down the side of a sofa or a car seat. A cover protects it, makes it easier to grip, and can make it much easier to find. Covers suit anyone who carries earbuds every day, and they are an easy way to tell your case from someone else's at home, at work or at the gym.

The kinds of cover

• Silicone covers are soft and grippy, and cushion small drops. They are the most common kind.
• Hard and clear covers keep the case looking new and add little bulk, so it still slips into a small pocket.
• Fun and cute covers come in characters, shapes and bright colours, which makes a case easy to spot in a bag.
• Covers with a clip or keyring hang the case from a bag, a belt loop or a lanyard, which makes it far harder to lose.

Choosing a cover that fits

Covers are made to fit particular cases, AirPods-compatible ones and others, so choose by the exact earbuds you have. The shape of the case and the position of its hinge differ between versions of the same earbuds, and a cover made for one will not sit right on another. Check the model on the earbuds' box or in the phone's Bluetooth settings before you choose.

Then check three things on the cover:

• it leaves the charging port open, so you can charge without taking the cover off;
• it leaves the light on the case visible, so you can see when it needs charging;
• it allows wireless charging, if your case charges on a pad or a 3-in-1 charging station.

Questions people ask about earbud covers

Will a cover stop the case closing?

A cover made for your exact case is shaped round its hinge, so the lid opens and closes as before. A cover for a different version may rub or hold the lid open.

How do I keep the case clean?

Earwax and fluff build up in the bottom of the case and in the mesh of each earbud, which can turn the sound down and stop the buds charging. A soft brush clears them; never push anything sharp into the mesh or use water inside the openings. Port and earbud brushes are made for this. Take the cover off now and then and wipe it too.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.

More to look at

• Bluetooth earbuds
• Ear tips
• Port and earbud brushes
• Phone cleaning kits
• 3-in-1 charging stations
• Guide: Earphones and earbuds for your phone
• Guide: How to clean your phone safely