AirPods Case Flashing Red/Orange? Try These Fixes

For the most part, the AirPods/Pro are pretty stable and error-free earbuds. But if you’re using AirPods for the first time & notice red/orange light blinking on the AirPod case, you might get alarmed.

Well, don’t be. It’s nothing serious, and thankfully the fix is pretty easy as well.

Let’s dive into this article, as I have discussed everything you need to know about this issue.

Why is My AirPod Case Blinking Red/Orange?

If the AirPods have less than 20-25% battery remaining, the red blinking light on the AirPods case means it’s time to charge the AirPods. In case the AirPods have more than 25% charge but the AirPod case is still blinking red even while charging, then it’s a technical/pairing error.

When the AirPods aren’t inside the case, a steady amber/orange light on the AirPod case indicates the AirPods’ low battery level. But when the AirPods are in the case, and the orange light stays on for 8 seconds, it means the AirPods are charging.

However, if the AirPods’ case is blinking orange light rapidly, it signifies a technical error due to a glitch or connectivity issue.

Besides these two colors, the case can also display white and green colors, which indicate pairing mode and full battery health respectively.

If the indicator LED on the AirPod case isn’t displaying any color when you open or close the lid, the case has completely run out of battery & needs to be charged ASAP.

But if you plug in the charger but the case LED still doesn’t display any light, then you might be facing the AirPods case not charging and no light issue.

How to Fix AirPods Flashing Orange/Red

For any of the existing AirPods variants, whenever the red or amber/orange light starts to blink or flash, check the battery level of your AirPods & its case. If the AirPods have less than 20% battery, put them inside the charging case. If the AirPod case has a low battery, charge it as well.

One more thing to note, it is a good practice to keep your AirPods case clean. It can prevent the internals from dust or water damage and reduce the chance of errors. Also, keep your AirPods case charged whenever you can, as it’s the only means to charge your AirPods.

When both the AirPods & the case have a sufficient battery, but the red or amber/orange LED is still blinking; you might be facing technical or connectivity errors due to bugs or glitches. In that case, you need to perform some additional measures to resolve this issue effectively.

Below I have shortlisted the necessary steps in a precise manner to resolve the AirPods/Pro red light blinking while charging issue, so go through them one by one. Don’t skip over any steps.

Here’s how to solve the AirPod blinking orange/red issue:

1. Disconnect the AirPods

• Go to your iPhone’s Settings.
• Select Bluetooth.
• Tap on the info icon(i) of your AirPods from the list of Bluetooth devices.
• Scroll down and tap Forget This Device.
• Put your AirPods in its case and close it.

2. Reset AirPods

• Open the lid of your AirPods case.
• Press and hold the button located at the back of the AirPods case for about 15 seconds until the LED on the front of the AirPods case starts blinking white.
• Close the lid and wait for a few moments.

Related article: How to properly reset AirPods

3. Reconnect the AirPods

• Open the lid of your AirPods case and hold it next to your iPhone. You’ll get a setup animation on your iPhone’s screen.
• Tap Connect and follow the on-screen instruction.
• Hit Done.

4. Update AirPods Firmware

In case the AirPods is stuck flashing orange light, there’s a good chance that buggy/outdated firmware is hampering its proper functionality. Thankfully, you can resolve this annoyance by updating your AirPods firmware.

In order to update the firmware of your AirPods, put the AirPods in their charging case while they’re still connected to your iPhone. Make sure your iPhone has a stable internet connection. Close the AirPods case lid.

Connect a power source with a lightning cable to your AirPods case and keep it close to your iPhone. The AirPod will automatically start downloading any available firmware update.

Now, unpair and reconnect your AirPods again to check if the issue has been resolved. If the AirPods are still flashing orange and won’t update, contact the Apple support team.

FAQs

What does it mean if the AirPod case is blinking orange?

The orange blinking light on the AirPod case means different things in different scenarios. When the AirPods are inside the case, it means the AirPods are charging. Without AirPods in, the orange blinking light means the case doesn’t have enough charge to fully recharge the AirPods.

Does orange mean AirPods are dead?

No. The amber/orange light on the AirPods case indicates that it’s charging or the AirPods inside are being charged. When the light turns green, the AirPods are fully charged.

Can I overcharge my AirPods case?

You can’t overcharge your AirPods case because the battery of the AirPods case is designed in a way that the charge is automatically stopped when the charge is 100%. But I wouldn’t recommend leaving your AirPods case charging for a long time.

Wrapping Up

AirPods flashing red or orange is a weird problem any AirPod user might face. But applying the steps mentioned above can resolve the issue immediately.

Let me know which solution has worked for you. And don’t forget to comment below to mention the problems you’re having with your AirPods or other gadgets.

Good luck, folks!