Winter, the temperatures fall under freezing, but you can also encounter very low temperatures on a winter holiday. Like almost all electronic devices, the iPhone is also not able to withstand extreme temperatures.
This is mainly due to the Lithium-Ion battery (battery), internally it has to deal with the necessary resistance, so that a lot of energy is lost. Apple indicates that you can optimally use the iPhone between 0 and 35 ºC. You can store the iPhone off at temperatures between ^ 20 to 45 ° C at temperatures. When it freezes, it is best not to use it outside for a long time. Some tips to protect the iPhone and other smartphones against the freezing cold.
1. Protect your iPhone with a case
Just like with humans, you can provide the iPhone with a ‘jacket’ to protect it against the cold. A case is the ideal way to stretch the use during the freezing cold. Do not expect any miracles, due to an iPhone case it just takes a little longer before the iPhone gets ‘too cold’.
2. Operate your iPhone Handsfree via Siri, ears or AirPods
With the help of hey, Siri you can control your iPhone without having to touch it. For example, you can ask Siri to send a message, call, open an app, etc. Hey Siri you can activate via Settings â–¸ Apple Intelligence and Siri â–¸ Talk Siri â–¸ Switch ‘Hey, Siri’ and ‘Press the side button for Siri ‘in.
In addition, you can also operate your iPhone with ears and airpods, which is especially interesting if you listen to music via your iPhone. With the help of the ears and airpods you can also use Siri more easily.
3. Keep iPhone warm when you don’t use it
If you do not use your iPhone, it is best to store it warm. Think of an inner pocket close to your body so that your iPhone gets enough heat. If you do not use the iPhone for a longer period of time, for example during skiing, it is best complete Switch off.
4. Pay attention to switching on!
When the iPhone is switched off to protect it against the freezing cold, it is important that you let it come to temperature for a while. This means that when you come out of outside, you let your iPhone get warm inside on the table or in your bag before you switch it on. As a result, the iPhone has the time to acclimatize and can function properly again without causing damage to the device.
5. Do not leave the iPhone in the car
It is not advisable to leave the iPhone in the car when you do not want to use it during, for example, winter sports. The temperature in a car can drastically lower and quickly take over the freezer from the outside.
6. Powerbank is savior in need
Because the battery of your iPhone will be empty faster, it is advisable to also take a power bank with you. Then you can charge the iPhone in the meantime, so that you can do with your iDevice all day. Keep in mind that most power banks are also provided with a lithium-ion battery that also performs less in the cold.
7. Replace the battery
If you have an older phone, your iPhone battery may already perform less. Due to the cold, this can be worse, so you no longer have battery life. Under iOS you can easily check whether the battery of your iPhone should be replaced.