How to Properly Turn Off Your AirPods Max Headphones
As an owner of a pair of AirPods Max headphones, I absolutely love using them. The sound quality is incredible, they are super comfortable for long listening sessions, and the design is gorgeous. However, I have found that properly turning them off can be a bit confusing at first. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the various ways to turn your AirPods Max headphones on and off.
Using the Digital Crown to Turn Off Your AirPods Max
The simplest way to turn off your AirPods Max is by using the digital crown located on the top of the right ear cup. Here is the process:
Press and Hold the Digital Crown
Simply press and hold the digital crown for about 2-3 seconds. You’ll feel a bit of haptic feedback that confirms your AirPods Max are powering down.
The status light will turn orange briefly then go out completely. This indicates your headphones have been successfully turned off.
What Happens When Off
Once turned off this way, your AirPods Max headphones will power down into an ultra-low power state. This helps preserve battery life when not in use.They will no longer connect to any devices until manually turned back on.
Turning Back On
To turn your AirPods Max back on from off, simply press the digital crown again. They should power back on automatically and reconnect to your previously paired devices. The status light will glow green when turned on and ready to use.
Using Your AirPods Max Case to Turn Them Off
Your AirPods Max come with a really nice soft shell travel case. What’s great about this case is that it’s designed to easily turn your headphones on and off automatically:
Inserting Into Case Powers Off
When you properly insert your AirPods Max into the case and close it, they will detect that and begin powering down. The status light will briefly glow orange to indicate they are turning off.
Once fully inserted into the case, your headphones enter an ultra-low power state, which helps preserve battery charge when traveling or storing for long periods.
Removing From Case Powers Back On
Conversely, opening the case lid and removing your AirPods Max will instantly wake them up and turn them back on. You’ll see the status light glow green to confirm they are powering up and ready to automatically reconnect to your devices.
So the case offers an incredibly convenient way to quickly turn your headphones both off and back on again. Just be sure they are properly seated in the case for auto on/off to work correctly.
Manually Turning Off Via Bluetooth Menu
If for some reason you cannot access the digital crown on your AirPods Max, you can also turn them off manually from any Bluetooth paired source device:
Navigating Device Bluetooth Menu
On your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch or other Bluetooth device paired to your headphones, open the Bluetooth menu. Locate your AirPods Max in the list of devices and select the “i” icon next to them.
Disconnecting AirPods Max
In the next menu that pops up, select “Disconnect This Device”. This will disconnect your headphones from that device only.
However, your AirPods will then detect they aren’t connected to any active source and automatically enter a low power mode off state after about 5 minutes.
So by manually disconnecting them via Bluetooth, you can effectively turn your AirPods Max headphones off remotely. Keep in mind this process takes a few minutes to fully power down.
Turning Back On
To turn back on from a manually disconnected state, simply press the digital crown or open the case. Your AirPods Max will then wake up and automatically reconnect to nearby previously paired devices.
Additional Ways to Minimize Battery Drain
If you want to minimize unnecessary battery drain when not actively using your AirPods Max headphones:
Power Off When Not In Use
As covered above, make sure to properly power off your AirPods Max via the digital crown, case or Bluetooth menu when you stop using them. Leaving them idling for long periods connected but not playing audio will drain the battery quicker over time.
Keep Them In the Case
Be sure to store your AirPods Max inside the included case whenever traveling or not using for an extended duration. As covered earlier, inserting them in the case will automatically put them into an ultra low-power state, helping maximize standby battery time.
Disable “Automatic Ear Detection”
In your Bluetooth settings on your device, you can disable “Automatic Ear Detection” for your AirPods Max.
This makes it so audio playback doesn’t automatically start when placing them over your ears and doesn’t automatically pause when removing. While slightly less convenient, this will prevent battery drain from the ear detection sensors.
Properly turning off your AirPods Max or storing them in their case will ensure you maximize battery life whenever you aren’t actively listening to audio. But they make it quick and easy to power back on and enjoy stellar sound whenever you’re ready!
Frequently Asked Questions About Powering Off AirPods Max
Here I’ve answered some common questions about properly turning off your AirPods Max headphones:
How do I turn off AirPods Max to save battery?
The easiest way is to press and hold the digital crown for 2-3 seconds until the orange light appears then goes out. Storing in the included case will also automatically turn them off after a few seconds.
What happens if I just remove AirPods Max instead of turning them off?
If simply removed without properly powering down, AirPods Max will stay on for up to 72 hours looking for a device to connect to. This drains the battery unnecessarily versus turning them fully off.
Why do my AirPods Max still show battery draining even in the case?
If you notice the battery level still slowly going down while stored in the case, make sure your AirPods Max are seated properly into the case’s magnetic contacts. The case needs full contact to be able to automatically power the headphones off.
Should I turn off noise cancellation when not using AirPods Max?
You can disable noise cancellation when not listening to audio which will help battery life slightly. But for maximum savings, make sure to fully power down the headphones using the digital crown or by placing properly in the case.
How often do I need to charge my AirPods Max?
With normal daily use of a couple hours per day, plan to charge your AirPods Max at least once every 2 days. If listening 8+ hours per day, you may need to charge daily. Always put them back in the case when not listening to maximize time between charges.
And there you have it – a comprehensive guide to properly turning off your AirPods Max headphones using the digital crown, case and Bluetooth controls.
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