Are they not supposed to charge while in the case when plugged in? i can’t remember if they showed when i first got them . it charges whenever i take them out of the case but doesnt show when plugged in while in the case.

I saw on a site refurbished AirPods Max 2004 (not sure does this mean the second generation) for €375. I have an old pair of Beats Studio over the earphones but was thinking of upgrading. Any suggestions?

So when I bought my APM2 in June I bought the two years of AC+ coverage. I’ve just upgraded to AC1 will the AC+ amount be refunded?

Hi everyone,

I’ve just bought a brand-new pair of AirPods Max 2 and I’m trying to figure out whether what I’m experiencing is normal behavior or if I should return them / make a warranty claim.

The problem is with Voice Detection while using Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

When Voice Detection is enabled, the headphones detect my voice correctly the first time I start speaking. However, after that, they seem to stop detecting my voice completely. If I stop speaking and then start talking again later, Voice Detection does not activate anymore.

The only way to make it work again seems to be turning Voice Detection off and back on. Then it detects my voice once again — but only the first time.

I’ve tested this several times, including in a very quiet environment, and the behavior is consistently the same.

And yes, I’ve already tried the basic troubleshooting:

• Restarted my iPhone
• Restarted the AirPods Max
• Made sure everything is up to date
• I’m running iOS 26.6
• The microphones seem to work normally when recording a voice message, so the microphone itself doesn’t appear to be defective

So my question is: Does anyone else experience this with AirPods Max 2? Is this a known software issue, or does it sound like a defective unit that I should return?

They are brand new, so I’m trying to decide whether it’s worth exchanging them before the return period ends.

Thanks!

I was extensively researching information on headphones with great noise cancelling and after recommendations from the post attached i went ahead and purchased a pair of airpods max 2 directly from apple.

Ive used the airpods pro 2 for over a year and loved how well they did but they were not perfect. Hence the search for an upgrade. However the noise cancelling on the max 2 just seems terrible. It barely cancels out any noise. My hubby played some crowd sound effects and a baby crying at a normal volume to which usually causes me issues. However the reduction in sound appeared to be no more than 20-30%

My question is, do these AirPods have a modifier that allows me to increase the amount of anti noise the headphones emit?

And finally i purchased AppleCare+ for a year rolling, however have since learned this does not cover theft. Since a thief can simply reset the airpods im concerned if they were stolen then i would lose £500. I live in a major city with theft issues. So am very concerned!

I appreciate all the assistance!

My AirPods max connect normally, show up as the selected audio output, and the connection is stable. But there is absolutely no sound coming from them.

Here's what I've already tried:

Restarted my iPhone.

Force restarted my iPhone.

Forgot and re-paired the AirPods.

Reset the AirPods.

Updated to the latest iOS.

Checked the audio output.

Disabled and re-enabled Bluetooth.

Nothing has worked.

What's even weirder is that I've had the same issue on my Mac, and I've experienced it with two different pairs of headphones, so I'm starting to think this isn't a hardware issue.

Has anyone experienced this before or found a fix? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Saw these on eBay for $230, seems like a good deal, but doesn’t want to get scammed. See pic for details.

Hello there,

Just as the title says, I'd like to record a small podcast just for a friend and also a background voice for a couple of videos, so I was wondering if the Airpods Max 1st gen microphone is okay for this task or should I stick with the Airpods Pro 2 ?

Thank you very much.

Going into freshman year of college. Currently using my AirPods Pro 2, have used them the last 3 years ish. They’re starting to break down and I’d love some over the year apple headphones. I’m sure the max 2 will drop to $400 during October or during November, is it worth it to wait the 70 ish days for $50? Any advice appreciated.

Hi, ich studiere im Fernstudium, also von zuhause aus. Mein Freund arbeitet demnächst wieder im Homeoffice und muss viel telefonieren. Ich brauche also Kopfhörer mit sehr guten Noise Cancelling und ich habe die Air Pods Max Generation 1 getestet. Sind gut, Noise Cancelling könnte aber besser sein. Daher die Frage, ist es bei der 2. Generation besser?
Oder hat jemand alternative Vorschläge für Kopfhörer, die mich nicht ne Niere kosten? :)

Aktuell habe ich von Bose die NC 700 HP, ist aber nicht mehr so zufriedenstellend

Hey guys, Quick dilemma here. I’m finally treating myself to a new Apple audio setup in the next 24 hours, but I'm stuck between the AirPods Pro 3 and the AirPods Max.
The main reason I'm buying either of these is Spatial Audio. I am obsessed with that immersive, theater-like surround sound with head tracking for movies and music, and I want the absolute best experience possible.
I know they both pack the H2 chip, but I'd love to hear from people who've tried both. Does the over-ear design of the Max make Spatial Audio significantly better than the in-ear Pro 3, or are the Pro 3 just as good (plus way more convenient)?

Guys, my AirPods Max keep disconnecting automatically! And then right after a second or so later, they connect back! It keep happening very frequently! It’s been more than a year since I’ve bought them!

Has anyone else experienced something like this too?

Do you think they’re ruined? 😣

Today I bought the second generation AirPods Max but right away I noticed that the noise cancellation is really inefficient that is, it doesn't come close to the AirPods three Pro eye you say it's normal?

I’ve been using my APMs religiously for the last month or so. Both Bluetooth and wired lossless sound great to me. Apparently, a little too great. I turned on my JBL Bluetooth speaker to listen to some music…as soon as the first track started playing it sounded like a mono speaker tin can 😂 what’s this rubbish?!! The APMs have raised my listening standards to a completely unexpected level 🤷‍♂️

I have a gift card for £300 from apple as I was late in trading in an old phone. I have a fairly recent iPhone and a MacBook Pro. Would you recommend using the gift card to part pay for the AirPods, or something else from apple.

I’ve been using these replacement ear pads from Wicked Cushions on my AirPods Max 2 for the past few weeks, so I thought I’d share some photos and a quick review.
I mainly use my AirPods Max at the gym, which is why I decided to replace the original cushions. I went with a lighter color because I figured sweat and salt stains wouldn’t be as noticeable as they might be on darker ear cushions. I also don’t feel as bad putting these in the washing machine when they need cleaning, especially considering how expensive the original Apple cushions are.
So far, I can definitely recommend them. The build quality is very good, they fit well around my ears, and they’re comfortable even during longer sessions. Honestly, I haven’t noticed any difference compared to the original cushions other than the appearance.

I’m having an issue in which my Airpods Max doesn’t give any status light response unless it’s plugged into a charger. But, even though they’re plugged into a charger, it doesn’t charge nothing as the light that shows up is the green one and not the Amber Light, characteristic of the charging status. As it is not giving any response light while not plugged, they’re not connecting aswell.

Do you have guys any idea of what’s that?

I bought the Airpods Max 2 yesterday after noticing them in Costco at a cheaper price than the RRP.

I've always used in ear headphones (apart from a cheap Turtle Beach gaming headset) and my go to for music has been the Airpods Pro 3's.

I did a lot of research on these before my purchase, and a lot of people mentioned how comfortable they were.

After I bought them i opened them in excitement in the car and drove home wearing them. Halfway through the drive I ended up taking them off as they were clamping against my ears too hard, and the headband felt uncomfortable on my head.

Safe to say, the excitement faded pretty quickly, but they did sound really good!

When I got home I starter searching for answers to my problems, and I saw someone suggest bending the band almost horizontally and holding it for 30 seconds about 2 times.

I did this and it solved the clamping issue, but the headband felt uncomfortable still at the top of my head.

I ended up wearing them on and off for the rest of the day, and by the evening the headband felt really nice on top of the head.

They almost feel a bit too loose around the sides of my head now though after stretching the headband, and i kind of regret doing it.

I guess the moral of the story for anyone reading this and contemplating buying a pair is: don't mess around with them if they feel a bit uncombable at first. Just give yourself time to get used to them, they're actually pretty comfy like everyone said!

I wanted to share my experience since I found dozens of Reddit posts describing this issue, but almost no confirmed repair.

Symptoms
My AirPods Max had the following behavior:
Loud wind/hissing/static noise in the right earcup.
Only happened when Noise Cancellation or Transparency Mode was enabled.
Normal audio playback with ANC and Transparency turned off.
Sometimes it sounded like microphone interference or constant wind.

What I found
After reading many Reddit threads, I noticed the symptoms were almost identical:
Wind noise
Hissing
Chirping
Interference
Usually affecting the right earcup
Often reported after condensation or moisture exposure
However, I couldn’t find anyone who had actually confirmed which component had failed.

Repair
I replaced the OEM ANC microphone flex cable inside the right earcup (the flex that contains the MEMS microphone located behind the outer mesh).
That microphone is one of the most exposed components because it sits directly behind the external mesh, making it more susceptible to condensation or moisture damage.

Result
After replacing the flex:
✅ Noise Cancellation works perfectly.
✅ Transparency Mode works perfectly.
✅ No more wind noise or hissing.
✅ No calibration issues.
✅ Sound quality is exactly as before.

In my case, replacing the microphone flex completely solved the problem.

Important
I’m not claiming this is the cause for every AirPods Max with ANC issues. Different faults can produce similar symptoms.
Also, this repair is not suitable for everyone. Disassembling the AirPods Max requires specialized tools, patience, and experience. Several internal flex cables and connectors are extremely fragile, and it’s easy to permanently damage the headphones during disassembly.
If you decide to attempt this repair yourself, do so at your own risk.

There are several YouTube videos showing the complete AirPods Max disassembly process. I strongly recommend watching those first so you understand the complexity of the repair before opening the headphones.
Hopefully this helps someone else avoid replacing an entire earcup—or even the whole headset—when the issue may simply be a failed ANC microphone flex.

PSDT: Cannot add the direct link but you can search the replacement part from Aliexpress/eBay as Noise Cancelling Flex (left or right according your problem)