The AirPods Max can also go into energy-saving mode without a case. Apple has now explained this after a missing switch on the headset headphones and the manufacturer’s previous instructions caused confusion among users. Originally, Apple had stated that the headphones would only be switched off when they were placed in the enclosed Smart Case.

Power saving mode even without the case – only later If you take the AirPods Max down and leave it in one place for 5 minutes, then they also switch to power-saving mode to keep the battery charged, as Apple does now explained in a support document that is currently only available in English. In this mode, the Bluetooth connection can still be maintained.

Only after 72 hours, the detached headphones then switch to an even more economical mode (Ultralow Power Mode), in which the wireless connection is also cut, explains the company. Then the over-ears can no longer be found via Apple’s device search service “Where is?” locate and address.

If you put the AirPods Max in the Smart Case, the power saving mode takes effect immediately instead of after 5 minutes. After 18 hours with this storage method, the Ultralow Power Mode takes effect.

Warning tone when the battery level is low The headphones inform about a low battery level via iPhone. If there is a remaining charge of 10 percent and shortly before they are completely empty, they should also play a tone. Apple promises a battery life of up to – both for music playback and for making calls. According to user reports, the charge level of the headphones only decreases slowly after they are taken off – even away from the smart case – so they only lose a few percentage points overnight.

Apple shipped the first AirPods Max this week, but the manufacturer’s first inventory was quickly sold out. A delivery time of around two months is currently stated, the first color variants should be available again from the end of February 2021.

(lbe)