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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