AirPods are super popular, but what do the lights on AirPods mean? In this article, we will tell you all about the lights on the charging case and what each color indicates. Read more here.
Wireless earphones are an incredible advancement in technology. They improve our ability to take our entertainment, discussions, recordings, and pretty much any other audio process we do on our phones with us.
AirPods, in particular, set the standard for simplicity and elegance in design. For such small pieces of hardware, they have remarkable battery life, audio quality, and microphone clarity.
Do you own a pair of AirPods or AirPods Pro and are unsure what the lights on the device mean? You might not be aware of what the lights on the charging case imply if you aren’t familiar with Apple’s immensely successful truly wireless headphones.
But fear not: we’ll explain what the AirPods lights represent and why you might notice white, amber, or green lights, as well as flashing lights.
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What Do the AirPods Lights Indicate?
The AirPods are in pairing mode when it is white and blue. The color red indicates that the battery needs to be charged and green indicates that the battery is fully charged and ready to use. To signify their state, the LED can change between these three hues, which will either remain steady or blink.
It gets a little trickier after that, so I’ve compiled a list of all the possible permutations your AirPods might display when attempting to keep you updated on their status.
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What Do the Lights on AirPods Mean?
What Do the Lights on Your Charging Case Indicate?
- Flashing white light – Your AirPods are in pairing mode when this white flashing light appears. You may have accidentally enabled pairing mode by pushing and holding the ‘Pairing’ button on the back of the charging case when you didn’t plan to.
- AirPods and Amber Light – If you see an Amber or Red light emanating from your AirPods case, it means the AirPods are not fully charged and need to be charged right now.
- When the AirPods aren’t in the case, the light is amber – If the led on your charging case glows amber or red when the AirPods are removed, it signifies the charging case battery isn’t fully charged and there’s less than one full charge left. This indicates that it’s time to connect your case.
- When the case is plugged in, an amber light appears – While plugged into a power source, an amber or red light from your AirPods case’s LED indicates that the case is charging.
- In case there’s a problem, there’s a green light with AirPods – While the AirPods are mounted in the charger, a green light indicates that both the case and the AirPods are fully charged.
- When the AirPods aren’t in the case, the light turns green – The charging case battery is fully charged if you see a green light from the AirPods LED while the AirPods are away from the case.
- When the case is plugged in, the light becomes green – When the case is plugged into a power source, a green light indicates that it is fully charged and ready to unplug.
- Flashing amber light – Something is wrong with your AirPods if you see a flashing amber or red light. It usually indicates that a pairing error has occurred.
To fix the problem, you’ll probably need to reset your AirPods.
There is no light – If your AirPods case is completely dark, it has completely depleted its battery power. If you haven’t been paying attention to the color of your AirPods’ LED lights when you handle them for any reason, the earphones themselves include a few sounds to assist you keep track of your battery level.
Why Does the AirPods Chime?
AirPods will play one of three distinct chimes to keep you informed:
- Chime with a Connection – When you connect your AirPods to a device for the first time, they will create a chime sound to indicate that the connection was successful.
- Low Battery Chime – When one or both of your AirPods reach 10% battery life, they emit a chime to alert you that it’s time to charge them.
- Chime is turned off – You’ll probably hear the last sound shortly if you ignored the battery low chime. It means the AirPods have run out of battery and are shutting down.
- If Amber Blinking Lights Appear – There aren’t many issues with AirPods in terms of functionality. So, it’s nice to know that the one problem that could arise is readily rectified without having to go somewhere.
All you need to know is how to reset your AirPods quickly. Don’t worry, it’s not too complicated.
Resetting Your AirPods
Simply follow these steps and you’ll be back to listening to your podcasts in no time.
Disconnect your AirPods – When the earphones blink amber, it usually means there’s a problem pairing them to the device. You’ll want to make sure that your iPhone or iPad is totally turned off so that you can start over. Simply go to your Bluetooth settings on your device, click on your AirPods, and select “Forget This Device.”
Your AirPods Need to Be Reset – Now that the signal has been restored, it’s time to delete your AirPods’ memory. On the rear of the case, look for the setup button. Hold the button down until the LED light flashes amber and then becomes a steady white blink. Your AirPods will be reset and ready to reconnect after roughly 20 seconds.
Connect your AirPods to your iOS or Android device – It’s time to reconnect and enjoy your audio experience now that the device’s memory and the AirPods have been cleared. Simply reactivate the AirPods. The white LED light should start blinking. This indicates that they are in the process of pairing. Return to the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone or iPad and look for your AirPods in the list of discoverable devices. To reconnect, tap them.
That’s all there is to it!.
What Now?
Your AirPods should be fully functional again. You can try again if this does not solve your problem for some reason. The blinking amber light, on the other hand, does not always indicate a difficulty pairing.
It refers to a general functional issue. If you happen to get your hands on a set of AirPods that aren’t working, simply go to an Apple shop and have them replaced.
Apples normally work well in place of lemons, but you should plan on paying a service fee just in case.
FAQ’s
What color does it indicate when the AirPods are charging?
When the AirPods case is charging, whether you have the AirPods in it or not, the light on the case will be solid amber or red. If you have AirPods in the case, the indicator will not turn green until both the case and each earbud is fully charged.
Your AirPods are most likely out of battery power if they have no LED color and won’t turn on. The LED should light up amber when plugged into a power source. If it doesn’t, you’ll have to get them replaced under your guarantee.
Why does the light on my AirPods keep blinking?
The LED light will flash on and off for two reasons. If the light is white and blinking, it means the AirPods are in “pairing” mode. All you have to do is go to the Bluetooth device settings on your iPhone or iPad and connect to them.
An operational fault has occurred if your AirPods are flashing an amber or red light. A pairing error is the most common cause of this.
Resetting the AirPods generally solves the problem quickly. Hold the setup button on the back of the AirPods charging case to reset your AirPods. You must hold the button down until the LED light blinks amber and then continuously flashes white.
Allow the AirPods to finish the reset process. It may take up to twenty seconds to complete this task. Repair your AirPods to your iPhone or iPad after it’s finished.
What does the AirPods red light mean?
One of three things can be deduced from a red or amber light. The AirPods case is trying to tell you that the battery isn’t fully charged if it’s a solid light. If the battery indicator remains solid amber while plugged into a power source, it means the battery is still charging.
If your AirPods, on the other hand, are blinking red, an error has occurred. It’s generally just a problem with your device’s pairing.
To get your AirPods to operate again, you may need to reset them. If the blinking red light persists after resetting the AirPods, there may have been a software problem when the AirPods were updating.
If you’re having software issues, you’ll need to contact Apple (Don’t worry, software issues are extremely uncommon. It’s almost certainly a simple pairing issue.)
What’s the deal with my left AirPods earbud glowing red?
If only one AirPods is blinking red, it signifies the earbud isn’t correctly synced with the other earbud or the device to which they’re connected. Before repairing your AirPods to your device, you may need to reset them to get the earphones to sync again.
Also Read:
- How to Fix AirPods Case not Charging
- How to Make AirPods Discoverable | A Step by Step Guide
- How To Make Your AirPods Pro Sound Louder
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