IQOS 3 DUO - FAQs

More information on how to clean your bladed IQOS devices in the section Cleaning a bladed device.

• It enables to enjoy two consecutive uses without Holder recharging
• At least 2min 20sec faster than charging the Holder of IQOS 2.4 Plus*
• At least 1min 40sec faster than charging the Holder of IQOS 3*

*provided IQOS 3 DUO Holder is fully charged the first time or when fully depleted; and applicable for charging IQOS 3 DUO Holder from 0 to 1 use. It may depend on conditions of use, on battery life cycle, weather conditions and device usage.

To check the charge level of the IQOS 3 Duo Pocket Charger, press & release the Pocket Charger Button.

The Pocket Charger Status light will turn ON for 3 sec to indicate battery status:
4 LEDs = more than 75% charged
1 LED = low charge. Need to charge

It takes approximately 120 minutes to fully charge the IQOS 3 DUO Pocket Charger from an electrical outlet. Only charge IQOS 3 DUO device using IQOS AC Power Adaptor and USB cable.

IQOS 3 DUO device does not require a full charge to work, however we recommend to fully charge the device before the first usage.

If the IQOS 3 DUO Pocket Charger is fully charged, you may use the Holder up to 20 times.

The Holder charging time is effective only if the IQOS 3 DUO Holder is fully charged the first time or after being fully depleted.

No, the new IQOS 3 DUO Pocket Charger is only compatible with IQOS 3. If you insert the IQOS™ 2.4+ Holder into the IQOS 3DUO Pocket Charger, the Holder will not fit because of different size.
If you accidentally insert the IQOS 3 DUO Holder in the IQOS™ 2.4Plus Pocket Charger, the Pocket Charger lights will start blinking, however, the Holder won’t charge.

You can use the IQOS AC Power Adaptor from the previous device versions. However, IQOS 3 DUO USB cable hosts a USB-C port, which is different from that of IQOS™ 2.4Plus.

You can easily reset your IQOS 3 DUO device by pressing and holding the Pocket Charger Button for 10 seconds (until lights fade out), then releasing.
All Status Lights will turn OFF, blink three times, and progressively fade in, to confirm the RESET.

You can check the Holder status (how many uses are available without recharge) in two ways – either on the Holder itself or on the Pocket Charger:

To check the status on the Holder:
- Press & release the Button of the Holder:
o 2 lights – ready for two uses
o 1 light – ready for one use
o No light – Holder not charged

To check the Holder status on the Pocket Charger:
- Press & release the Pocket Charger Button
- 2 lights – ready for two uses
- 1 light – ready for one use
On IQOS 3 DUO P. Charger
On IQOS 3 P. Charger*

* For those customers who use a mixed version of IQOS 3 DUO Holder in the IQOS 3 Pocket Charger. In some cases it may be required to upgrade the firmware of IQOS 3 Pocket Charger to know when the Holder is ready for 1 use.

IQOS 3 DUO Holder vibrations are activated in the following situations:
- At the start of the heating (once you press the Holder Button to start) - one vibration
- When the device is ready to be used – two vibrations
- When the experience is nearly complete (30 seconds prior the end) - two vibrations

IQOS 3 DUO is designed to work in a wide range of temperatures, but HEETS tobacco stick tastes best when the device is used between 0°C and 50°C.

If you already have an IQOS 3 device and would like to use your IQOS 3 DUO Holder with the IQOS 3 Pocket Charger, you might need to upgrade your firmware.
To understand whether your current IQOS 3 requires an upgrade, do the following:
1. Fully charge your IQOS 3 DUO Holder and insert it in the IQOS 3 Pocket Charger
2. Press the Pocket Charger button to check the Holder status light:
a. If the light blinks once – need upgrade
b. If the light blinks twice – no need for upgrade

You can upgrade the firmware of your device in the IQOS APP. It is free of charge.
After the upgrade you will be able to charge and use your IQOS 3 DUO Holder with the IQOS 3 Pocket Charger.