AirPods why wifi and not Bluetooth?

[cunningbrad]

What is the advantage of going with wifi and not sticking with Bluetooth?

 

[dchandler]

WiFi and Bluetooth are 2 separate things, they don't even work the same.

 

[aokusman1]

What is the advantage of going with wifi and not sticking with Bluetooth?

They are not wifi.

 

[John Yester]

[h=4]Connections[/h][FONT=&quot]AirPods: Bluetooth
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[FONT=&quot]Charging Case: Lightning connector
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[Rob Phillips]

I think the unique method of connecting the AirPods offers an easier, more streamline user experience. I'm sure there are other benefits as well, I just don't know what they are. Apple Watch uses a similar method.