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AirPods Flashing Orange? Why & How to Fix It

by Javeria Salam on Apr 08, 2024

Numerous AirPods users globally have reported a persistent issue: a continuously blinking yellow(orange) status light. This malfunction directly impacts the user experience and has prompted concerns regarding the reliability of wireless headphone technology. Analysis of user data, hardware failure reports, official Apple documentation, and coverage by outlets like The Verge and CNET indicates the causes involve multiple factors, including hardware design, software compatibility, and user usage patterns. This article examines the primary reasons for the AirPods flashing orange and outlines the most effective solutions.

Tips: Check the ESR AirPods case cover with MagSafe if needed.

Why Are My AirPods Flashing Orange?

The light serves as an indicator of your AirPods status. Depending on the specific model of your AirPods, the status light may be located either inside or outside the case.

AirPods flashing orange could be for any of the following four reasons:

AirPod case flashing orange could mean that the AirPods are getting charged up inside the case.
If AirPod case blinking orange when you don’t have your AirPods in the case, it could mean the case doesn’t have enough battery to charge the AirPods fully.
Also, when you see the AirPods blinking orange, it could mean that both your AirPods and the case are getting charged up.
Lastly, if the light on your AirPods is flashing orange and they’re not in their case, it could mean that they’re having trouble connecting to your phone, computer, or game console.

Extra tips:

AirPods Flashing Orange/AirPods Flashing Amber: When the AirPods flash orange, it typically indicates a problem with either the charging or pairing of the earbuds.
AirPods Flashing Green: When the green light on the AirPod case flashes, it means there might be a problem with the AirPods connecting to the case. This could happen because there is dirt, liquid, or damage preventing a good connection, or the software might need an update to fix a bug.
AirPods Flashing White: When the light on your AirPods case blinks white, it means they are ready to connect to your device. But if Bluetooth is turned off on your device, the AirPods won’t be able to connect.
Solid Amber Light: If you see a steady orange light on your AirPod case, it means the AirPods are being charged. The light will change to green when they are fully charged.
Solid Green Light: When the light on your AirPods is all green and not blinking, it means they have enough battery and are ready to use.
No light: If the little light on your AirPods case isn’t on, it might mean the batteries are empty or the AirPods aren’t in the case correctly.

How to Fix AirPods Flashing Orange?

Here are some DIY methods you can try to fix the flashing orange light on your AirPods.

1. Restart your audio source:

Sometimes the orange flashing light on your AirPods might not be a problem with the AirPods themselves, but with the devices they are connected to, like a computer or a phone. You can try turning off the device and turning it back on again to see if that helps fix the issue. This might help refresh the device and fix any connection problems.

2. Reset & reconnect your AirPods:

To reset and reconnect your AirPods, you can follow these easy steps.

First, put your AirPods in their charging case and wait for about 30 seconds.
Then, go to the Bluetooth settings on your phone and find your AirPods. Tap on the little “i” next to their name and choose “Forget This Device.”
Next, open the lid of the charging case and press and hold the setup button for at least 15 seconds. The light on the case will flash orange and then white.
Finally, go back to your phone’s Bluetooth settings and wait for your AirPods to show up as a new device. Tap on them and they should connect again.

3. Recharge the AirPods and the case:

If the light on your AirPods turns orange, it means they need to be charged. Just plug them in to charge them up. To see if they are charging, hold them near your Apple device and open the lid. A message should pop up on your screen showing how much battery they have.

If you’re looking for a MagSafe charging AirPods case so you don’t need to use wired charging or take the case off for wireless charging, choose the ESR Cyber Tough Case (HaloLock).

4. Clean your AirPods:

Airpods can get dirty over time and this can make them not work properly. If dirt gets on the sensors of your AirPods, they might not connect to the case or charge correctly. That’s why it’s important to clean them. You can clean them by using a special type of alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol wipe), cotton swabs, lint-free cloth, and toothpicks. Just wet the cotton swabs or lint-free cloth with the alcohol and wipe them on the AirPods and the case gently. You can use the toothpick to remove any leftover dirt.

5. Update your AirPods’ firmware:

Your AirPods have a special kind of software that helps them work properly. Sometimes, if the software on your AirPods and the software on your iPhone or iPad doesn’t match up perfectly, this can cause problems with how they connect to each other. Another problem that can happen is when the left and right AirPods have slightly different firmware, and this can make one of them stop working. To prevent these problems, it’s important to update the firmware on your AirPods regularly.

6. Contact Apple’s technical support:

If you have tried the above-mentioned DIYs and can’t fix the problem, you should ask Apple for help. You can contact them online, or at an Apple Store so they can figure out what’s wrong with your Airpod.

Conclusion

All things being equal, that disturbing orange light should have disappeared already following the fixes mentioned above. I believe that if you happen to come across that orange light in the future, you won’t feel anxious, and you will be able to help others out since you now have the knowledge to handle it.