How to Turn Off iPad (All Models)

If you’re trying to figure out how to turn off an iPad, the process depends on which model you have. Newer iPads with Face ID or Touch ID in the top button use a different button combination than older models with a Home button. Apple has also added additional ways to power off an iPad through Settings, Siri, and Control Center.

The good news is that every method takes only a few seconds. This guide covers all available ways to turn off an iPad, whether you own an iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, or a standard iPad.

How to Turn Off an iPad Without a Home Button

This method works on modern iPads that use Face ID or have Touch ID built into the top button.

Examples include recent iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini models.

1. Press and hold the Top button and either Volume button at the same time.
2. Keep holding until the Power Off slider appears.
3. Drag the slider from left to right.
4. Wait a few seconds for the iPad to shut down completely.

How to Turn Off an iPad With a Home Button

Older iPads have a physical Home button on the front. These models use a simpler shutdown process.

1. Press and hold the Top button.
2. Continue holding until the Power Off slider appears.
3. Drag the slider to the right.
4. Wait for the screen to turn black.

How to Turn Off an iPad Using Settings

If your buttons are not working properly, you can shut down your iPad directly from the Settings app.

This method works on all iPad models.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap General.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
4. Tap Shut Down.
5. Drag the power slider to the right.
6. Wait for the device to turn off.

How to Turn Off an iPad Using Siri

Apple allows Siri to power off your iPad on supported versions of iPadOS. This feature is available on iPadOS 16.1 and later.

It’s useful when your hands are busy or when you don’t want to use any buttons.

1. Activate Siri by saying “Siri” or “Hey Siri”, or press the Siri button.
2. Say “Turn off my iPad” or “Power off my iPad.”
3. When Siri asks for confirmation, tap Power Off or say “Yes.”
4. Your iPad will begin shutting down.

How to Turn Off an iPad From Control Center

Apple also includes a power button inside Control Center on newer versions of iPadOS.

This can be convenient if you already have Control Center open.

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open Control Center.
2. Press and hold the Power icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Release when the Power Off slider appears.
4. Drag the slider to the right.
5. Wait for the iPad to shut down.

How to Turn On an iPad

Turning an iPad back on is the same across all models.

1. Press and hold the Top button.
2. Keep holding until the Apple logo appears.
3. Release the button.
4. Wait for the iPad to finish starting up.

FAQs

Summary

1. Newer iPads without a Home button require the Top button + Volume button combination.
2. Older iPads with a Home button only need the Top button.
3. All iPads can be turned off through Settings > General > Shut Down.
4. Siri can power off compatible iPads running newer versions of iPadOS.
5. Control Center includes a built-in power option on supported versions of iPadOS.
6. To turn an iPad back on, press and hold the Top button until the Apple logo appears.

Conclusion

Knowing how to turn off an iPad is useful whether you’re troubleshooting a problem, saving battery life, or simply storing the device. Apple now offers several shutdown methods, including physical buttons, Settings, Siri, and Control Center. No matter which iPad model you own, you can power it off in just a few seconds using one of the methods above.