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In most cases, an orange flashing light on your Apple AirPods means there's a charging issue. However, this can be due to unpaired devices and software issues. Here's how to troubleshoot the flashing orange light on AirPods and AirPods cases.
Steps
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Make sure your AirPods and case are fully charged. When the AirPods or AirPods case is low battery, you'll see a flashing orange light on your device.
- Place your AirPods in the case, and then connect the case to a proper charging cable. This is the best way to charge both at once.
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Sync your AirPods to your case again. Sometimes, AirPods can fall out of sync with its case. This can happen if you have a replacement case, borrow someone else's, or have mismatched AirPods .
- To sync your AirPods again, disconnect them on any connected devices, then place them back in their case.
- If you open the case and the light is amber, it's synced. If it isn't, press and hold the button on the back of the case for a few seconds.
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Make sure there's no debris in the charging port. Dirt and dust can lodge itself in the charging port of the case and within the case itself. Clean your AirPods and AirPods case using a microfiber cloth and a dry, soft-bristled brush.
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Turn your device off and on again. Whether you're trying to listen to your AirPods on your iPhone, iPad , Mac , or computer, restart your device . This may help any connectivity issues on your device's end.
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Reset the AirPods to factory settings. Once reset , you'll need to pair them to your device again. Do the following:
- Place the AirPods in their case and close the lid. Wait for 30 seconds.
- Open the lid, and then press and hold the button on the back of the case for 15 seconds.
- The light will flash amber and then white.
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If the AirPods still flash orange, contact Apple for help. This may be a hardware issue, and you may still be covered by Apple's warranty. [1] X Research source
- You can contact Apple on their website at https://getsupport.apple.com/ .