air up® works a little differently from regular bottles – and that’s what makes it so unique. Not sure if you’re getting the full experience? Here’s what to look out for:

😋 It tastes like something… but you’re just drinking water

This is the clearest sign it’s working. If your water suddenly tastes like Cherry Kola, Peach, or your favourite pod – but there’s nothing added – that’s the magic of scent.

Why?

• The flavour comes from your sense of smell, not from ingredients in the water.

• The scent travels from your mouth to your nose while you sip, and your brain fills in the flavour.

✨ You hear and feel bubbling when you sip

Totally normal – and actually essential!

What’s happening?

• Tiny air bubbles are created as you drink.

• These bubbles carry the scent to your mouth and then to your nose.

Remember: No bubbles = no scent = no flavour.

🧴 Your pod is correctly activated

There are two types of mouthpieces:

PullUp Mouthpiece

• Pull the pod upwards until you see a small gap between the pod and the bottle.

• That means the pod is active.

• Want to switch back to plain water? Push it back down.

ActiveOn Mouthpiece

• Already activated when you open the lid.

• To deactivate, gently pull the pod upwards.

Tip: Check that your pod is in the correct position – if it’s not activated, there’s no scent, and no taste.

🔁 Is your pod still working?

• Each pod lasts for at least 5 litres of water – that’s around 8 refills of a 600ml bottle.

• Not sure if it’s still good?

Try this:

• Smell the pod.

• If the scent is still strong, it’s working.

• No scent? Time for a new one.

Need help setting up your bottle? Watch our quick setup videos here: 👉 youtube.com/@airup/shorts