Charging a Beats Pill in Luxembourg

A guide on how to charge a Beats Pill from a Luxembourg power outlet using micro USB Type B cable and a three pinned Type C power adapter and powering a Beats Pill using a double pin Schuko Type F power charger.

Luxembourg power outlet

Complicated combinations of frequencies and standards can all be confusing when planning on travelling to a new country if you've never been there before. This page was specifically written to prevent you having to worry if you'll be able to charge your Beats Pill when you are travelling to Luxembourg.When you are planning a vacation to Luxembourg the following instructions show how to charge the Beats Pill using the standard F or C type 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets. When you are travelling to Luxembourg from another country please check the Beats Pill can be charged using a 240v supply. If your Beats Pill originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120v check the Beats Pill is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to stop the device from overloading during charging.

The following list of instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2 speakers to the Luxembourg power outlet. 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 anything we recommend downloading the latest Beats Pill 2 firmware from the official Beats Pill support site [2] using the Beats firmware updater.

Charging a Beats Pill in Luxembourg

Can you use a Beats Pill in Luxembourg?

Yes, you can connect a Beats Pill to a Luxembourg power outlet by using a power adaptor.

What is the best power charger for recharging a Beats Pill in Luxembourg?

When travelling with more than your Beats Pill the best travel power adapter for Luxembourg is a multiple USB adapter which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two standards of power outlets that Luxembourgers use (F and C) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for type C.

As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa simply by switching the supplied heads. If your type of Beats Pill supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster charging times with one of these types of USB power chargers, and support for more power hungry devices. Unlike other travel chargers this means you can recharge more than one device at once without needing to pack multiple travel chargers. Only bringing a single international USB travel charger will help keep the size and weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage. Because of their space saving flexibility these types of chargers can be used at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets, smartphones and e-readers without using up an additional power outlet.

For those travelling on a regular basis we suggest buying a multipurpose travel adapter similar to this at your preferred electronics retailer; the multipurpose power charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for powering multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Luxembourg

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the Beats Pill, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power adapters offer surge protection which is crucial when visiting counties with unstable power grids. These travel adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Luxembourg and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact power adapter for travellers originating from America going to Luxembourg using type B 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 originating from the US using type B plugs and is a much cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 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 perfect for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Luxembourg. [9] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging a Beats Pill in Luxembourg?

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

Using USB micro type B cord and a Europlug Type C USB charger to power a Beats Pill with a Luxembourg power outlet.

  1. In order to power a Beats Pill from the Luxembourg 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. First plug in the Type C USB power plug adapter in the power supply. The plug supply (known as the Type C power outlet [3] or Europlug) is identified by 2 holes adjacent to each other where the two pins go.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the power adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in jack is found at the back of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth light.
  4. Switch on the Luxembourg power outlet.
  5. The power in jack will glow red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From an empty battery the charging time is about three and a half hours and the battery life at full capacity is around 7 hours. When you have reached 20 percent battery life the jack will turn red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
Charging a Beats Pill from a Luxembourg power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

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

Instructions showing you how to charge your Beats Pill from a Luxembourg power outlet by using USB micro Type B connector and a Type F USB adapter.

  1. To power the Beats Pill from a Luxembourg power outlet you'll need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [8] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Begin by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter in the Luxembourg power outlet. The sunken round power outlet, also called the Schuko plug, can be identified by two holes 19 mm adjacent to each other where the two pins go along with two thin grounding clips above and below.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in jack can be found at the back of the speaker next to the Bluetooth light.
  4. Turn on the Luxembourg power outlet.
  5. The power in port will glow red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From an empty battery the charging time is around 3.5 hours and the Beats Pill playback time after a complete charge is around 7 hours. When you have reached 20 percent battery life the port will glow red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
Charging a Beats Pill from a Luxembourg power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Luxembourg Wikipedia web 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 F power outlet
  8. 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..
  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..