MacBook Automatic Boot Prevention Feature: Now Easily Customizable
Automatic Booting: Why Was It Inconvenient?
Since the introduction of Apple Silicon chips, MacBooks have been designed to automatically turn on when the lid is opened or a power cable is connected. This was considered a convenient feature to help users quickly use their devices, but it also caused inconvenience for some users.
Typical examples include accidental booting when cleaning the screen or the power turning on during internal cleaning or repair work, which interferes with the task. Furthermore, the inability to reflect the needs of users who want to manually turn on the power was also pointed out as a problem. These inconveniences have been consistently discussed among users, and Apple has finally added a new setting option to solve this.
New Setting Options in macOS Sequoia 15 and Later
Apple has introduced an option in macOS Sequoia 15 and later versions that allows users to directly control the automatic booting feature of their MacBooks. This feature can be easily configured via terminal commands, allowing users to prevent or re-enable automatic booting as needed.
How to Set Up
First, make sure your MacBook is running macOS Sequoia 15 or a later version. Then, open the Terminal app from Applications > Utilities folder and enter the following command:
# Prevent automatic booting when both opening the lid and connecting the power
sudo nvram BootPreference=%00
# Prevent only when opening the lid
sudo nvram BootPreference=%01
# Prevent only when connecting the power
sudo nvram BootPreference=%02
# Initialize the settings (restore to the original state)
sudo nvram -d BootPreference
After entering the command, enter your administrator password to complete the settings. After that, the MacBook will not automatically boot when you open the lid or connect the power. If you want to revert to the original state, enter the initialization command.
Community Reaction: "User Experience Has Been Significantly Improved"
Positive reactions to this feature are also continuing in the domestic community. On various platforms such as Clien, voices of welcome are rising, with comments like "It was annoying that the screen kept turning on when I was cleaning it, but now it will be solved!"
Another user expressed satisfaction, saying, "There were many things that didn't work even with terminal commands before, but now that it's officially supported, it's much more convenient." This update is evaluated as a practical convenience improvement, especially for users who frequently perform repair work or internal cleaning.
Conclusion: A Step Towards a Better User Experience
This macOS Sequoia 15 update demonstrates Apple's efforts to address users' practical inconveniences. It will be an even more useful feature, especially for users of the latest models like the MacBook M4. We look forward to Apple continuing to introduce user-centered improvements in the future.
If you are a MacBook user, try controlling the automatic boot settings directly through this update. You can enable or disable the feature as needed and experience a more convenient user environment. Check the official Apple documentation here!
