AirPods flash orange to indicate a problem. They will refuse to flash white when pairing is impossible. The indicator light can also change a couple of other colors to convey additional information.
What Do The Different Light Colors Mean On AirPods?
AirPods and AirPods Pro cases have a single LED capable of changing to four different colors, with each color meaning something specific. Here’s what the colors on your AirPods mean:
Green: When the LED turns green, it means the case is fully charged, or the AirPods are fully charged.Amber: Also referred to as orange, the LED will turn this color when the AirPods case is charging, or the AirPods are charging.Flashing white: When the LED is blinking white, it’s ready to be paired via Bluetooth.Flashing amber: The AirPods or AirPods Pro have encountered an error they can’t recover from without further intervention.
Why Are My AirPods Flashing Orange?
During normal circumstances, the orange or amber light on your AirPods case means charging is underway. The light will remain steady, and it will switch to green when charging is complete. If your AirPods LED indicator is flashing orange, it means the AirPods have encountered an unrecoverable error. This issue can usually be fixed by factory resetting the AirPods and then reconnecting them to your device. Here’s how to factory reset AirPods:
Why Won’t My AirPods Flash White?
If your AirPods don’t flash white, you won’t be able to pair them via Bluetooth to your devices. Here what you can do if your AirPods refuse to flash White:
What Does the Green Light Mean On My AirPods?
The green light on an AirPods case indicates it’s fully charged, or the AirPods are fully charged. When charging an empty wireless case, the green light will turn on briefly when the case is fully charged, and it will then turn off. Opening a fully charged wireless case will cause the green light to illuminate and stay on.
