Bose Indicator Lights Explained

Every LED status light, blink pattern, and color indicator on Bose earbuds & headphones — what each one means and what to do.

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Bose Headphones & Earbuds Light Colors Explained

Bose: LED on outer earbud panel. White LED blinks in pairing mode. Solid amber in case = charging. Amber blink out of case = low battery. No LED during normal use = expected.

Earbuds Solid Red Light (Low Battery or Charging)

Bose: Bose uses amber (not red) for low battery warnings. Solid amber while charging. No distinct 'low battery' LED — Bose relies on voice prompts.

Earbuds Blinking White or Blue Light — Connected

Bose: Bose uses a white blink for connection confirmation. After pairing, the LED will blink white briefly then mostly stay off. Bose relies more on voice prompts ('Connected to [device name]') than LED indicators.

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

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