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AirPods Max
Tips and tricks for making the most of your shiny new AirPods Max [video]
Whether you've just ordered Apple's expensive over-ear AirPods Max headphones or are already a happy owner of a pair of these, you might want to watch our video tutorial going over the physical and software details, including tips and tricks for using the headphones like a pro.
AirPods Max warranty replacements don’t include a fresh set of ear cushions
Should your AirPods Max start malfunctioning and you decide to take them to service to an Apple store, don't be surprised if you get a replacement pair without a fresh set of ear cushions.
All the ways you can use the rotatable Digital Crown button on your AirPods Max
Your AirPods Max over-ear headphones feature a rotatable Digital Crown button, located on the top of the right earphone. Follow along with this tutorial to learn all the ways you can use the Digital Crown to pause, resume or skip the music you’re listening to (or the video you’re watching), as well as adjust the volume, invoke Siri, answer and end calls, and much more..
Interpreting the meaning of LED light states on your AirPods Max
The LED status light on your AirPods Max headphones, found on the top of the right earphone, was designed to indicate the various states and modes of operation such as pairing mode, charge states and reset/restart statuses. Follow along with our helpful tutorial if you need to learn how to decipher the meaning of the various LED light states of your AirPods Max.
How to reverse Digital Crown volume controls on your AirPods Max headphones
You can turn the volume of your AirPods Max headphones up or down up by using a rotatable Digital Crown button found on the right ear cup. Thankfully, Apple permits you to optionally change the orientation of the Digital Crown button when adjusting the volume. Follow the steps in this tutorial to learn how to reverse the Digital Crown volume controls on your AirPods Max.
Show off your impeccable taste with Caviar’s gold-plated $108,000 AirPods Max
Have you been wondering what a pair of gold-plated AirPods Max headphones would cost? If so, the Russian luxury and modification company Caviar knows the answer to that question.
The ‘Shield Case’ from Waterfield Designs features magnets and full protection for the AirPods Max
Technically speaking, the new AirPods Max, which retail for $549, come with a "Smart Case" inside the box. However, that case has basically been the only reason some reviewers have given the new over-ear, premium headphones any negative marks. So some third-party companies are already offering up alternatives.
Apple clears up how the power-saving modes for AirPods Max work
There isn't an on/off switch on Apple's $550 over-ear headphones. Instead, the AirPods Max switch between on and various stages of low-power mode to reduce the drain on battery when the headphones aren't in use. And after plenty of head scratching, Apple has finally cleared the air on how those modes work.
How to find the model and serial numbers of your AirPods
Learn how to find the model and serial numbers of your AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max in case you ever need it.
This tool lets you customize color combinations for AirPods Max
AirPods Max are hard to come by right now, with shipping in many cases not taking place for several weeks (or months). And, at the time of publication, the ear cushions for the new headphones aren't available to order, either. But that doesn't mean you can't dream about color combinations.
AirPods Max Smart Case was apparently designed for storage efficiency
One might think that a pair of over-ear headphones that can fold, and fit into a case, would be perfect for storage while moving from one place to another. Apple would not agree, at least for the AirPods Max.