To turn on AirPods, simply open the charging case and take the AirPods out. They will automatically turn on and begin the connection process with your paired device. To turn them off, put the AirPods back into the case and close the lid, which will power them off and disconnect from your device.

How to Turn On AirPods

• Open the charging case near your device.
• Remove the AirPods from the case.
• They will automatically turn on and connect to the device if previously paired.

How to Turn Off AirPods

• Put the AirPods back into the charging case.
• Close the lid of the case.
• This will power off the AirPods and disconnect them from the device.

Additional Notes

• If you are setting up AirPods for the first time, open the case near your iPhone to trigger a setup animation and follow the on-screen instructions.
• There is no physical power button on AirPods to manually turn them on or off; the case controls the power state.
• AirPods can be reset by holding the setup button on the back of the case until the status light flashes white.

This procedure applies to various models including AirPods Pro, AirPods 3, and AirPods Max, though Max has a slightly different method involving removal from the smart case and use of buttons for pairing and feature activation.