In this tutorial you will find out How do you disable MacBook's automatic start when lid opens. The tutorial is addressed primarily to those with MacBook with Intel processors, but also applies to MacBook with Apple M1 and Apple M2. However, you need little attention to the latter, to avoid any problems of operation of the device.
I do not know why Apple added by default to automatically start the MacBook Pro when the lid opens and did not leave as an option for each user whether or not he wants. More than that, in System Settings There is no stopping to activate or disable automated start of Macbook Pro When the lid opens. This happens both on MacBook's models with Intel as well as the new generations MacBook M1 or M2.
It is true that often, when you open the MacBook (LID) lid, it means you start an activity on it and you need the system to start. But there are situations where you would not want this car boot al MacBook. When you change your mind or when you want to lift the lid to clean the display and keyboard.
How do you disable MacBook Pro's automatic start when the lid opens? Disable Auto Boot
As I said at the beginning, Apple did not add an option in System Settings to be disabled. This can be done through a command line in the terminal. Both for Intel and for Apple M1, M2.
Open the utility Terminal and execute the command line:
sudo nvram AutoBoot=%00
After executing this order line, Auto Boot at the opening of the MacBook lid will be deactivated. You will need to start the MacBook from the button after opening the lid.
Very important for MacBook holders with Apple M1 or M2 face, is that when I close the device, to close it completely. I mean the Apple logo menu, Shut Down And the option is discharged “Reopen windows when logging back in”.
This way you saw how you disable the MacBook Pro's automatic start when the lid opens.
Reactivation can be done with the command line:
sudo nvram AutoBoot=%03MacBook It will start automatically when you open the lid.
