Charging your Beats Pill from a power outlet in Turkmenistan

A step by step guide showing how to power a Beats Pill with a Turkmen power outlet using USB micro type B cord with a three pin Type B power adapter, charging a Beats Pill using a double pinned Type C USB charger and how to charge a Beats Pill using a Type F Schuko power charger

Turkmen power outlet

Complicated region codes and voltages can often be confusing when planning on staying in a foreign country, especially to the first time traveller. These instructions have been specifically written to prevent visitors having to worry if they can charge the Beats Pill when they're travelling abroad.If planning a trip to Turkmenistan these instructions show powering the Beats Pill by using the types C, B or F 220 volt 50Hz plug outlets. If visiting Turkmenistan from a different country please double check your Beats Pill can be charged using a 240v supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts double check the Beats Pill is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional converter to prevent the device from overheating whilst powering it. If you plan on taking a trip to a Turkmen place such as Ashgabat refer to the Turkmenistan entry on wikipedia [1] for more indepth information.

This list of instructions show you how to connect to Beats Pill 2 speakers to the Turkmen 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 you connect Beats Pill 2 speakers to anything we recommend downloading the latest Beats Pill 2 firmware update from the official Beats Pill support site [2] using the Beats updater tool.

Charging a Beats Pill in Turkmenistan

Can the Beats Pill be used in Turkmenistan?

Yes, you can connect a Beats Pill to a Turkmen power outlet by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best travel charger for recharging a Beats Pill in Turkmenistan?

If travelling to more than one country or bringing more than your Beats Pill then the best international travel adapter for Turkmenistan is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Turkmens use three different types of power outlets (types C, B and F) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for type C.

As these chargers come with interchangeable pins and handle from 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries around the world just by switching the included heads. If your Beats Pill supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times by using one of these USB travel chargers, plus additional compatibility with certain power hungry devices. Unlike other travel chargers having a 4 port adapter will allow you to charge multiple devices at the same time without needing to buy individual travel chargers on your Turkmen trip. By only needing a single travel charger will also keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand baggage whilst travelling as well as being suitable for charging your Beats Pill at an airport or on the plane. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used when back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers without needing an additional plug socket.

If you travel regularly we suggest searching for this type of flexible power adapter at an electronics retailer. The multipurpose travel charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Turkmenistan

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, however for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power strips offer surge protection which can be useful for travellers to counties with unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Continental Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact power adapter for travellers originating from North America visiting Turkmenistan using 3 pin type B plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers from America using type B plugs and offers practically the same functionality as the BESTEK with just one less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers a more 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 ideal for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Turkmenistan. [11] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging a Beats Pill in Turkmenistan?

Charging a Beats Pill from a Turkmen power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

A step by step guide showing how to power a Beats Pill with a Turkmen power outlet using USB micro type B cord with a three pin Type B power adapter.

  1. To charge a Beats Pill using the Turkmen power outlet you will need to use a Type B USB power plug adapter [5] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Start by taking the Type B USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Turkmen power outlet. You can identify the power supply by the 2 thin slots parallel to each other with a hole below for the earth pin. Note that power cables used with type B outlets which are rated at less that 240 volts should not be used so we recommend checking prior to proceeding.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the Type B Micro USB cable into the bottom of the mains power adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in socket can be found at the rear of the speaker next to the Bluetooth light.
  4. Switch on the Turkmen 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 capacity is around seven hours. After 20% battery life the socket will glow red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
Charging a Beats Pill from a Turkmen power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

Powering a Beats Pill with a Turkmen power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Using micro USB Type B cable and a Type C Europlug power adapter to charge your Beats Pill with a Turkmen power outlet.

  1. To power your Beats Pill using the Turkmen power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [8] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Start by plugging the Type C USB power plug adapter into the Turkmen power outlet. You can identify the power supply by the 2 circular holes next to each other.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB Micro type B connector into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the power in on a Beats Pill. The power in port can be found at the back of the speaker to the right of the Bluetooth indicator.
  4. Switch on the Turkmen power outlet.
  5. The USB socket will blink red while charging and turn green when fully charged. From an empty battery the charging time is about between 3 to 4 hours and the battery life at full power capacity is roughly 7 hours. After 20 percent battery life the jack will turn red and it will need charging again soon. [AD]
Powering a Beats Pill with a Turkmen power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Turkmen power outlet

A guide showing how to power a Beats Pill with a Turkmen power outlet using USB micro type B cord with a 3 pin Type F power adapter.

  1. In order to supply power to your Beats Pill from a Turkmen power outlet you'll need to buy a Type F USB power plug adapter [10] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [6].
  2. Plug the Type F USB power plug adapter into the power supply. The circular plug supply (known as a Type F power outlet [9]) can be identified by the two circular holes 19 mm apart from each other where the live and neutral pins go along with two metal grounding clips at the top and bottom.
  3. Then 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. The power in port is found at the rear of the speaker next to the Bluetooth indicator.
  4. Turn on the Turkmen power outlet.
  5. The power in jack will blink red while charging and glow green when fully charged. From a dead battery the charging time is around between three to four hours and the playback time after a complete charge is around seven hours. When you have reached 20% battery life the socket will glow red and it will soon need charging again. [AD]
How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your Beats Pill from a Turkmen power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Turkmenistan entry on wikipedia
  2. Beatsbydre - official Beats Pill support site
  3. iec.ch - Type B power outlet
  4. Beatsbydre - instructions for charging the Beats Pill
  5. 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..
  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 F power outlet
  10. 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..
  11. 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..