Is there a way to turn off an iPad without the power button?

[Newtons Apple]

Can never get my head around people who spend so much on a device to do things then dont use it properly for fear of harming its sell on value or the off chance it might break.

I think that the device represents a MAJOR investment to many here and they fear having to pay if something goes wrong with it or not being able to fix it due to cost after the warranty expires.

 

[bransoj]

I think that the device represents a MAJOR investment to many here and they fear having to pay if something goes wrong with it or not being able to fix it due to cost after the warranty expires.

Yes to an extent but not using the buttons is a little excessive. I've not had cases on either of my iPhones and my iPad spends the majority of its life around the house just with a smart cover on but buttons fully used and they've survived.

 

[Newtons Apple]

Yes to an extent but not using the buttons is a little excessive. I've not had cases on either of my iPhones and my iPad spends the majority of its life around the house just with a smart cover on but buttons fully used and they've survived.

I agree 100%. Avoiding things like not using the buttons just decreases the enjoyment of the device. I guess I am fortunate as if something happens to one of my devices, I can just go and buy another while some can not.

 

[LostMyiPhone]

Yes, but you need a baseball bat and I doubt you'll get it back on after it's off.

 

[charlituna]

Use that Home button as much as you can and if it wears out before you've had the iPad 3 years, you get free repair!

Apple care for mobile devices is 2 years from date of purchase, not 3.

 

[dotherightthing]

Thanks for the great tip! To the others.. check out the attached photo to see a scenario where the hardware power buttons aren't accessible. Cheers.

 

[CarmelMacchiato]

Thanks for the great tip! To the others.. check out the attached photo to see a scenario where the hardware power buttons aren't accessible. Cheers.

And in that particular scenario they don't need to be, as the iPads are in constant use.

 

[dotherightthing]

And in that particular scenario they don't need to be, as the iPads are in constant use.

Not true, the iPads are attached to the desk and the auto lock is disabled, so when it's bed/work/break time I need to be able to turn off the screens in order to prolong their life.

 

[charlituna]

i learned a new trick

I can't believe I never figured this out by accident.

if you have a power button that isn't working and you want to shut off a device you can do it in Assistive touch. mind you turning it back on means having to plug it into power.

turn on the floater and go to the device options where the lock screen icon is. press and hold. it will read to the system as if you held down the sleep button for several seconds.

 

[RedTomato]

Apple care for mobile devices is 2 years from date of purchase, not 3.

You're right! Diabolical!