Apple AirPods Indicator Lights Explained
Every LED status light, blink pattern, and color indicator on Apple AirPods earbuds & headphones — what each one means and what to do.
All Apple AirPods signal pages
AirPods Amber / Orange Light — What It Means
AirPods or case is charging, or a pairing error has occurred
AirPods Flashing White Light — Pairing Mode Explained
AirPods are in pairing mode and waiting to connect to a new device
Earbuds Blinking White or Blue Light — Connected
Earbuds are powered on and connected to a Bluetooth device
One Earbud Not Working, Silent, or Not Charging
One earbud has lost power, sync, or charging contact
Earbuds Case Shows No Light — Dead Case or No Charge
Case battery is fully depleted or a charging fault has occurred
Earbuds Case Blinking Orange / Amber Light
Case charging in progress, or case has critically low battery and can't charge earbuds
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