Since these headphones don’t have a Power button, Apple has created a series of actions tied to its existing buttons. We show you in this tutorial how to use them to restart and reset your AirPods Max.
Restart vs. Reset: What’s the Difference?
There’s a big difference between restarting and resetting your AirPods Max. Let’s take a very small detour to explain what to expect from each of these actions.
Restart: restarting your AirPods Max puts them through a single power cycle, effectively restarting their functionality. This is a swift and pain-free process without any negative consequences.Reset: this action returns your headphones to their factory settings while also unpairing them from your iCloud account. This is a more drastic measure and will require you to pair your AirPods Max once again.
How to Restart Your AirPods Max
While this guide references restarting your AirPods Max, it’s important to note that restart and reboot can be used as interchangeable terms. If you’re experiencing audio- or connectivity-related issues, you will want to restart your AirPods Max using the following steps.
How to Reset Your AirPods Max
If restarting your headphones did not help resolve the issue you are experiencing, it’s time for a more drastic step. Learn how to reset your AirPods Max using the steps below. Image credit: Jeremy Bezanger via Unsplash
