AirPods are best-in-class when it comes to true wireless earbuds. Even Android users agree to that, which is why we see a lot of people using Apple AirPods with Android devices.

However, the problem with using AirPods with Android is they only work to an extent. Most AirPods features are unavailable to Android users since the wireless headset is designed specifically for Apple devices and the ecosystem.

In this article, we will look at the best AirPods apps on Android that you can use to get some of the missing features.

How to Check the Battery Level of Your AirPods on Android

One of the problems with using AirPods with Android is that you can't check the battery level.

It's easy if you own an iPhone/iPad. Open the case lid, bring it closer to the device, and a window will pop-up on the iPhone showing the battery status of your AirPods and the case. However, you won’t find the same functionality in Android.

In that case, you can take the help of OpenPods, an open source app that tells you about the AirPods battery on Android.

After you install the app and allow it to run in the background, a notification showing the battery status of your AirPods and the case will pop-up anytime you connect the headset.

One disadvantage with the Android app for AirPods is that it needs to run in the background to work properly.

For licensing reasons, the app isn't available from the Play Store. You need to download it from the open source app store F-Droid instead.

Download: OpenPods (Free)

How to Use Google Assistant With AirPods on Android

With an iPhone, you can customize the double-tap gesture on AirPods to trigger Siri. AirPods lose this functionality when paired with Android, but you can get it working with the help of another third-party app called Assistant Trigger.

As the name suggests, the app lets you call Google Assistant by double-tapping an AirPod. To make it work, open the Assistant Trigger app, give it access to the necessary permissions and toggle Enable Assistant.

It's not perfect. For instance, it will interface with double-tap to play/pause media. Assistant Trigger’s solution to this is a paid feature that includes using two consecutive double-taps to activate the Assistant.

All in all, Assistant Trigger does a pretty decent job in bringing the AirPods' double-tap to activate Assistant feature over to Android.

Download: Assistant Trigger (Free, in-app purchases available)

How to Find Your Lost AirPods on Android

The best way to find your lost AirPods is through Apple's Find My service. Even if you use the AirPods with an Android device, you can use Find My as long as they have been set up beforehand with an Apple device.

If you don’t have that option, you can take the help of another essential AirPods app for Android called Wunderfind. The app specializes in locating nearby Bluetooth devices.

However, the device—in this case the AirPods—needs to be connected to your smartphone. Putting it simply, Wunderfind is no good if you have lost your AirPods while they are in their case.

If this app doesn't work out for you, there are a few other options for finding lost AirPods on Android. Of course, you also have the option of rummaging through the entire house!

Download: Wunderfind (Free, in-app purchases available)

Other Tools for AirPods on Android

While these apps are specifically designed for AirPods, there are a few other tools that can improve your listening experience.

What else can you use? You can download Android equalizer apps from the Google Play Store to personalize the audio quality. Or if you feel that AirPods volume is low even when it is maxed out, there are volume booster apps for Android that can fix the issue.

AirPods for Android Are Still a Good Choice

Even with AirPods losing some of their functionality when paired with Android, they're still a great buy for Android users.

The earbuds offer great audio quality, battery backup, and have a sleek design. In fact, many prefer the stem design of AirPods. Lastly, the double-tap gesture works on Android devices, which puts them on-par with other wireless headphones for Android.