Need to fix your AirPods Max? No worries! Even if you spend a lot on these cool Apple headphones, they can still have issues. If you are having trouble with the sound and do not know what to do, two easy things to try are restarting or resetting your AirPods Max.
Apple’s AirPods Max are super awesome headphones with great quality, noise cancellation, and amazing sound. However, if something goes wrong, like trouble connecting or weird audio stuff, do not stress. Usually, just restarting your AirPods Max can quickly fix any syncing problems.
Resetting your AirPods Max is more serious. It means saying bye-bye to any special settings you made, like personalized spatial audio and ear detection, plus your device’s name. However, do not worry, resetting these fancy Apple headphones is almost as easy as giving them a quick restart.
Whether using AirPods Max with an iPhone or an Android gadget, resetting or restarting them is a breeze. Let us walk through the simple steps to reset or restart your AirPods Max.
How to restart AirPods Max
Here are some steps for restarting AirPods Max:
- Make sure your AirPods Max are charged.
- Press and hold both the noise control button and Digital Crown until you see a flashing light.
- Wait for the light to flash amber and then white, and let go of the buttons.
- For a complete reset, do the same steps but hold the buttons for 15 seconds.
How to Reset AirPods Max
- Charge up your AirPods Max: To start the reset, make sure your AirPods Max gets some power by charging them with a USB-C to Lighting Cable for a few minutes.
- Hold the noise control button and Digital Crown: On the right side of your AirPods Max, there is a noise control button and a Digital Crown. Hold both down to kick off the restarting process.
- Wait for the light to flash amber and then white before letting go: Keep holding the buttons until the light underneath the right pad flashes amber, then white. Once you see this, release both buttons to finish restarting your AirPods Max.
For a total reset, do the same steps but hold the buttons for 15 seconds: If you want to do a complete reset, press and hold the noise control button and Digital Crown for 15 seconds until the light flashes amber, and turns white, then release both buttons. That is it! Your AirPods Max are reset.
People May Also Ask
How to completely reset AirPods
For all AirPods or AirPods Pro, put them in their case and close the lid. Wait for 30 seconds, then open the lid. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds until you see a light flash amber, then white.
Can you reset AirPods Pro Max to factory settings
Yes, you can reset AirPods Max to factory settings. Hold down the noise control button and the Digital Crown for 15 seconds until the LED flashes amber, then white. After resetting, you can connect them to your iOS or iPadOS device or other devices.
Why won’t my AirPods fully reset
Make sure your AirPods are fully charged before trying to reset them. If the battery is too low, they might not reset. If you are having trouble, try using a different device to rule out any device-specific issues.
Can someone use lost AirPods
If someone steals your AirPods, they can reset and use them. However, they cannot set up your AirPods with their Apple ID due to Apple’s security measures.
