Apple's auto power-on feature for MacBooks, introduced in 2016, activates upon opening the lid or connecting USB-C power. While this convenience is beneficial, it can be frustrating for those who may wish to open the lid without booting the device, such as when cleaning the screen or troubleshooting. Initially applicable to Intel processors, this feature now also applies to Apple Silicon M-series models. In a recent update in January 2025, an official method was introduced to disable this feature, allowing users to prevent their MacBooks from automatically powering on when the lid is opened. A Terminal command is necessary for this adjustment.
Apple introduced an auto power-on feature for MacBooks, which is convenient but can be annoying for users needing to clean/make adjustments without turning it on.
A Terminal command was provided to disable this feature for Intel MacBooks, but it stopped functioning with the M1 models until a recent update in 2025.
To disable auto power-on for M1 and newer MacBooks, users must apply a Terminal command sanctioned by Apple, as no simple toggle exists in System Settings.
The feature has been helpful since 2016 but can be problematic for users who may just want to open the lid without booting the device.
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