how to turn off airpod max

Question

To turn off your AirPods Max, you can simply follow these steps:

1. Remove the AirPods Max from your ears and place them on a flat surface.
2. Wait for about 15 minutes without any audio playing or movement to trigger the sensors.
3. After the 15 minutes have passed, the AirPods Max will enter an ultra-low-power mode to conserve battery life.
4. If you want to ensure they are completely turned off, you can also put them in the Smart Case provided with the AirPods Max, which will further help in conserving battery life by putting them in an even lower power state. By following these steps, you can effectively turn off your AirPods Max and prolong their battery life when not in use.

Answer 1

AirPods Max, unlike some other AirPods models, don't have a traditional power button to completely turn them off. However, they have a low-power mode that significantly reduces battery drain when not in use:

Here's how to put AirPods Max in low-power mode:

1. Place them in the Smart Case: This is the most effective way to activate low-power mode. Once placed in the case, the AirPods Max will automatically enter this mode after a short period of inactivity.
2. Set them down: If you don't have the Smart Case, simply set them down on a flat surface and leave them stationary for 5 minutes. This will also trigger the low-power mode.

Additional points to consider:

• After 72 hours of being stationary out of the Smart Case, the AirPods Max will enter an ultra low-power mode that further minimizes battery consumption by disabling Bluetooth and Find My features.
• To wake up the AirPods Max from low-power mode, simply pick them up or press the Digital Crown.

Alternatives for specific situations:

• Noise cancellation: If you only want to disable noise cancellation without putting them in low-power mode, press and hold the Noise Control button on the right earcup.
• Transparency mode: To activate transparency mode allowing ambient noise, press the Noise Control button once. This can be useful when you need to be aware of your surroundings.

While a complete power-off option isn't available, the low-power modes and alternative controls effectively conserve battery life when not actively using your AirPods Max.