This article explains how to extend the battery life of AirPods. Instructions apply to AirPods (1st generation), AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation), and AirPods Pro.

We know. You’re not alone. Many people are wondering if you can turn off your AirPods to save battery or simply prevent them from working when you don’t want to use them.

Apple designed AirPods to be always ready. All you have to do is open the case, take out the AirPods, put them in your ears, and they work. No need for on/off buttons, no need to tap a bunch of buttons on the screen to connect to your device.

For that reason, Apple hasn’t created a way to turn AirPods off. If you could turn them off, you’d have to turn them on to use them, and you could put them in your ears and realize they were off.