How to charge the Kindle Fire when staying in Serbia

Using USB Micro Type B connector and a Type C power charger to power your Kindle Fire from a Serbian power outlet and recharging a Kindle Fire using a two pin Schuko Type F USB adapter.

Serbian power outlet

Varying different combinations of voltages and standards can all be daunting when planning to visit a different country if you've never visited before. With only a handful of different types of standards used throughout the world this article tells you exactly what to purchase in advance to charge your Kindle Fire in Serbia. If you are staying in Serbia the following instructions show charging your Kindle Fire using their F or C type 230 volt 50Hz plug outlets. When you are visiting Serbia from a different country check your Kindle Fire can be used with a 240v supply. If it was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110v make sure that the Kindle Fire is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional power converter to prevent the device from being damaged during charging. If you are planning on travelling to a city such as Belgrade or Novi Sad we suggest referring to the Serbian page on wikipedia.org [1] for more indepth details prior to travelling to the area.

These instructions show you how to connect the Serbian power outlet to the Kindle Fire. These recommendations assume that you are using the most recent version of the OS for the Fire, if you don't we suggest installing the latest Kindle Fire update which ensures you have the latest fixes for your device. Visit the support site at Amazon for the Kindle Fire device support [2] for more information.

Charging a Kindle Fire in Serbia

Can the Kindle Fire be used in Serbia?

You can connect a Kindle Fire to a Serbian power outlet by using a power convertor.

What is the best travel adapter for recharging a Kindle Fire in Serbia?

When you are travelling to more than one country the best travel charger for Serbia is a multiple USB charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two different standards of power outlets in Serbia (types F and C) and bringing this will ensure 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 heads over. If your model of Kindle Fire can support Fast Charge (please note that not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times with one of these power chargers plus support for certain power demanding devices. Unlike other chargers this will also allow you to recharge more than one device at the same time without needing to buy individual travel chargers. Because you are only packing a single lightweight travel charger will keep the overall size and weight down, making it ideal to fold up in hand luggage whilst travelling. Due to their flexibility these types of adapters can be used when back at home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used overnight charging multiple smartphones and tablets without using up an additional power outlet.

We suggest buying an adaptable power charger similar to this at an electronics retailer - the multipurpose travel adapter illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for recharging multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries around the world with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Serbia

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country 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 visitors of regions with unreliable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected appliances from voltage spikes. These power adapters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Continental Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China 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 portable power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Serbia.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also 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 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 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 Serbia. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for recharging a Kindle Fire in Serbia?

Powering a Kindle Fire with a Serbian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Using Type B Micro USB cord and a Type C power charger to power your Kindle Fire from a Serbian power outlet.

  1. In order to charge the Kindle Fire from the Serbian power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Begin by inserting the Type C USB power plug adapter in the Serbian power outlet. The plug outlet can be identified by two circular adjacent holes next to each other where the live and neutral plug outlet pins slide into.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the mains USB adapter and the other end into the USB charging port on a Kindle Fire.
  4. Turn on the Serbian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which is found in the top corner of the Kindle tablet screen will display a lightning icon which indicates that your tablet is charging.
  6. It takes between 4 hours to 12 hours to completely charge but this is likely to take longer depending on the model of Kindle Fire you are using, the strength of the power source and if you are using the tablet during the recharging process. Please read the Kindle Fire device support [2] for more details on battery life. [AD]
Powering a Kindle Fire with a Serbian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your Kindle Fire from a Serbian power outlet

Using Type B micro USB cord and a Type F power charger to power your Kindle Fire from a Serbian power outlet.

  1. If you want to power your Kindle Fire from the Serbian power outlet you'll need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Begin by inserting the Type F USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. You can identify this wall supply by two holes 19 mm next to each other for live and neutral, plus a pair of two thin metal grounding clips on the top and bottom.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the mains USB adapter and the other end into the USB charging port on a Kindle Fire.
  4. Turn on the Serbian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which is found in the top corner of the Kindle screen will display a lightning icon which indicates that your tablet is charging.
  6. It takes between 4 hours to 12 hours to completely charge, but this is likely to take longer depending on the model of Kindle Fire you are using, the strength of the power source and if you are using the tablet during the recharging process. Please read the Kindle Fire device support [2] for more details on battery life. [AD]
How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your Kindle Fire from a Serbian power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Serbian page on wikipedia.org
  2. Amazon - Kindle Fire device support
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. 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..
  5. 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.
  6. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  7. 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..
  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..