<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>iOS 26 introduces a feature to pause audio for Beats and AirPods when the user falls asleep.</li><li>The new 'Pause Media When Falling Asleep' option will automatically shutdown headphones when the user is asleep.</li><li>The feature aims to save battery life and maintain the audio playback position in content like audiobooks and podcasts.</li><li>To access this feature, users need iOS 26, updated firmware, and can enable it through the Settings app after connecting their headphones to the iPhone.</li></ul>

Beats and AirPods Headphones Shut Off When You Fall Asleep in iOS 26

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