Charge AirPods Max
Charge AirPods Max
Connect AirPods Max to a power outlet using a Lightning to USB Cable and a compatible power adapter.
![A charging cable connecting to the bottom of the right earphone of AirPods Max.](https://help.apple.com/assets/65F1C66A94AC154A7D0E2E94/65F1C66D12C94DFB570CD201/en_US/013b3ab4048a818406105a1bd277db52.png)
Note: To help maintain the battery charge when you’re not using AirPods Max, put AirPods Max in sleep mode by placing them in the Smart Case. (You can’t play audio on AirPods Max when they’re in the Smart Case.)
See the Apple Support article How to charge your AirPods Max and learn about battery life.
Check the charge status
You can check the charge status of your AirPods Max on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
iPhone or iPad: Wear your AirPods or hold them next to your device and make sure they’re connected. Wait a few seconds to see the charge status.
When your AirPods are connected to your device, you can also go to Settings
, then tap the name of your AirPods near the top of the screen to see the charge status.
Mac: Wear your AirPods or hold them close to your Mac and make sure they’re connected. On your Mac, click
in the menu bar, then choose your AirPods. See Pair AirPods with Mac.