If you’ve just bought a new pair of AirPods, you might have noticed that your case will sometimes display lights in different colors. Knowing what each of these means is tricky if you’re new, but we’ve got your back.
Today, we’ll cover what every LED color means on your AirPods.
Depending on the model you have, the status light can be outside or inside of your AirPods case. If you have the first or second-generation model you’ll find the LED status colors within the case, in the middle of the AirPods pair. So, to view the status, you have to flick open the case.
However, if you have AirPods without a wired charging case and you use the AirPods Pro, you will find the LED status colors on the front of your case, under the lid.
The light will be on for eight seconds after placing it on a wireless charger.
What do the LED Colors mean on AirPods?
AirPods Pro and AirPods cases have one LED capable of changing to several colors (up to 4). And each color conveys a specific message. So here’s what the different colors mean:
Amber
This is also called Orange by most users. Your AirPods LED change to this color when the AirPods are charging or the case is charging.
Green
If the LED changes to Green, this means your AirPods and/or case is fully charged.
Flashing Amber
This happens when your AirPods Pro or AirPods encounter an error that won’t go away.
Flashing White
If the LED color is flashing white, it means your device is ready to be paired through Bluetooth.
No Light
No LED color on your AirPods indicates that they need to be recharged. To do so, simply charge your AirPods.
Why do AirPods Flash Orange?
If everything is normal the amber or orange light on your AirPods case means that charging is ongoing. When charging is complete the light will stay steady and then change to green.
However, if the AirPods LED indicator keeps flashing orange this means your device has encountered an unrecoverable error.
Typically, you can fix the issue by running a factory reset on your AirPods and then reconnecting them to your device.
Use the below steps to factory reset your AirPods:
Go to your device’s (the one you use with the AirPods) Bluetooth settings, and instruct it to forget the AirPods. To do this on an iPhone, for example, you have to go to Settings > Bluetooth > Hit the “I” within the blue circle > tap Forget This Device.
If you connected your AirPods to more than one device, do the same for all of them.
Put the AirPods inside their case and open the lid.
Push and hold the button at the back of the AirPods case until the light flashes amber/orange three times.
Finally, shut the lid and reconnect your AirPods to the device. This should fix the problem.
If your AirPods still flash orange, try these guides as a next step:
If you’re still having issues after trying everything to solve the problem, reach out to Apple Support. A team member will hopefully be able to help you fix whatever’s wrong with your AirPods, but you might sometimes need to buy a new pair.
Why is the Left AirPod Flashing Red?
If just one AirPod flashes red, this means that the earbud isn’t connected properly to the other one or the device you’re pairing them to.
You will have to reset the AirPods to ensure that the earbuds sync together before pairing them again to your device.
My AirPods Won’t Flash White?
If your AirPods are not flashing white, you will be unable to pair them using Bluetooth to your device.
The best way to solve this issue is by charging your AirPods. After 25 seconds of having your fully-charged AirPods in the case, open the lid.
If the LED doesn’t flash white after you open the lid, push and hold the setup button on the AirPod case until there’s a white flash. But if the light still doesn’t give the white flash, press the setup button till it flashes amber thrice and then white.
If the light does not flash white after trying the above, you’ll have to contact Apple support for assistance.
What Does the Green Light on AirPods Mean?
If your AirPods are inside the case and there’s a green light, both your AirPods and the case are fully charged.
When you charge an empty wireless AirPods case, the green light will come on quickly after it is completely charged and then switch off. And if you open a fully charged wireless case, the green light will show and remain on.
What Does the Blue Light Indicate On My AirPods?
AirPods and the AirPods Pro do not have blue lights on the case or device. So, if you see this, it means you have a fake pair of AirPods.
In these situations, there isn’t much you can do. If you recently bought your headphones, check to see if you can get a refund. Unfortunately, this can be quite difficult in many circumstances. Otherwise, your only real solution is to buy a new pair of legitimate AirPods; you can do this via Apple or a licensed electronics store (such as Best Buy).
To prevent this problem from recurring in the future, you should check out this guide:
Once you’ve understood the different LED colors on your AirPods, you’ll find it much easier to use your headphones. Each is usually quite simple to understand, and you’ll quickly grasp each one. The main one to look out for is the amber or orange color, which warns you that there’s a problem you need to fix.
You should also be careful of seeing the blue light, as this means you have a fake pair of AirPods.
You can try general troubleshooting tips to fix any issues you’re having with the LED colors on your AirPods. Let us know in the comments section if we can help with anything; if the problems still persist after that, try contacting Apple Support.
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