If you’re unfamiliar with AirPods or just haven’t tried them out yet, there are a lot of features that you might benefit from having explained to you. One of the questions that I get asked the most frequently is, “Do AirPods turn off?”
To answer your question in a nutshell: yes and no. I am aware that this is not very helpful. However, Apple has designed its AirPods in such a way that they do not need to be turned off; the AirPods only really use their battery power when they are being actively used.
This is a feature that is exclusive to Apple’s AirPods. On the other hand, there is a power-saving mode that you can use to ensure that your AirPods are always ready to use when you require them the most.
This article will help you get the most out of your Apple products by providing in-depth coverage of the technology that lies behind Apple’s AirPods as well as a discussion of the power-saving mode. Let’s get started.
Putting Your AirPods in Sleep Mode
As I previously stated, it is not possible to turn off AirPods using either the hardware or the software that comes with them. AirPods are intended to be used whenever the user chooses and are therefore designed to always be ready for use.
Even though the inability of AirPods to power down may result in shorter battery life, the fact of the matter is that AirPods use very little battery power when they are not being actively used. This is because AirPods do not have a power button.
When placed in their charging case, Apple’s AirPods enter a state of hibernation that allows them to save energy and prolong the life of their battery. Even when the AirPods are not being charged, they consume almost no power when they are stored in the case that charges them.
When you plug in your AirPods, they will automatically charge themselves using whatever battery is stored in the charging case. This is a significant improvement over the previous charging method.
What’s the verdict? When you are finished using your AirPods, you should always place them back in their charging case. This will ensure that they stay charged.
Battery Conservation Method: Using AirPods One at a Time
If you are concerned about the battery life of your AirPods, one piece of advice that experienced Podders will often give you is to only use one AirPod at a time. You can get the maximum amount of playtime out of your AirPods by keeping one of them in the case with you at all times.
Consider a scenario in which you won’t have access to a charger for an extended period, such as when you go on a family camping trip: this could be an excellent choice.
Using AirPods for Music Only to Save Battery
Listening to music on AirPods uses up less battery life than making and receiving phone calls with headphones. You might be wondering why this would be the case. You are making active use of the microphone whenever you make a phone call with your AirPods.
Both the process of AirPods picking up and transferring your audio to the person on the other end of the phone call as well as the process of AirPods playing the audio back to you from the other person uses up battery life.
It is only natural that you would forgo making phone calls if you wished to preserve the life of the battery in your AirPods. Just put on some music and relax!
If you want to save battery life on your AirPods, disconnect from Bluetooth.
If you leave your AirPods connected to Bluetooth, the battery will run down much more quickly than if you were to disconnect them from Bluetooth. I covered this topic in an earlier article. If you want to put your AirPods back in their case but don’t want to use another Bluetooth device, you should turn off the Bluetooth on your device. This will allow you to put the AirPods back in their case.
You can change the device you’re using by going into your settings and making the change (you can learn more about using multiple Bluetooth devices here)!
Power-Saving Mode for AirPods
If you have been monitoring the charge status of your AirPods and have observed that they are rapidly losing power, you may have looked online and discovered that there is a power-saving mode available for the AirPods.
Keeping your AirPods in their charging case is the most effective way to maintain maximum battery life for their built-in battery. However, there is a mode that saves power that is available with the AirPod Max.
The tidings that I bring you today are that you do not need to be concerned about the power-saving mode for AirPods. The AirPod Max features an automatic power-saving mode.
Apple has recently clarified that placing your Airpod Max device down and allowing it to remain idle for five minutes will activate a low-power mode that will help save the device’s battery. If you leave your device for more than three days without using it or connecting it to the charging station, it will automatically disconnect from Bluetooth and Find My Airpods to save even more battery life.
Are Apple’s AirPods always powered on?
The simple answer is that it is. Apple created the AirPods so that users of its products could start using them right away; there is no cumbersome on-off switch or device settings that need to be adjusted. When you take your AirPods out of their case to charge, they are ready to use and should automatically connect to Bluetooth as soon as you remove them from the charging case.
Because the AirPods are always turned on, the battery can be depleted very quickly if the user is careless and does not take appropriate precautions. Make it a routine to put your AirPods back in their charging case and turn off the Bluetooth on your device whenever you’re not using either of those features.
Does using AirPods on an iPhone drain the battery?
We have established that leaving your AirPods connected to your iPhone will cause the battery on those AirPods to run down. What about looking at it from the other direction?
If the Bluetooth device you’re connected to isn’t doing anything, having your iPhone connected to Bluetooth has almost no impact on the battery life of your iPhone. When actively streaming audio, Bluetooth can have an impact on the battery life of your device.
If the battery life of your phone is getting low and you still want to listen to music, you should refrain from using Bluetooth so that you can get the most out of its remaining power.
Do the Airpods have an off switch?
In this article, I’ve addressed one of the most frequently asked questions by new AirPods owners, which is whether or not the AirPods can be turned off.
It is my sincere hope that you have realized by now that the question of whether or not AirPods can be turned off is somewhat beside the point. Apple’s AirPods are designed to be user-friendly while also being constructed with durability in mind.
There is no way to “turn off” your AirPods, whether through buttons or another method; however, if you always return your AirPods to their case, you should be able to maximize the amount of battery life they provide.
If you are using Apple’s AirPod Max headphones, they come equipped with a power-saving mode that will keep the headphones’ batteries charged even when music isn’t being played through them.
Thank you very much for reading. The Gadget Buyer has got you covered if you have any further concerns or inquiries regarding your AirPods. On my blog, I cover AirPods in great detail, and one of the questions I address is whether or not the headphones are compatible with any case. That’s all I have to say about it. Happy listening!
