Sometimes, you may even notice your AirPods flashing a specific color.

But what exactly do the different colors signify?

What Do the Different Colors on Your AirPods' Case Mean?

A guy holding AirPods Pro in charging case showing orange light

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The only exception is the AirPods Max, where the status light sits next to the Lightning port.

In both cases, the status light will either be green or orange.

On the other hand, a flashing white light simply means that your AirPods are in pairing mode.

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We’ll help you fix that below.

To reset your AirPods, put them back in the case and wait for a minute.

Then, press and hold theSetupbutton for about 15 seconds.

AirPods white status light

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The status light will flash orange first and then white to confirm you’ve reset your AirPods.

Next, forget or remove your AirPods from your gear’s Bluetooth configs.

When a pop-up appears, tapConnect.

AirPods Pro inside charging case showing orange light

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AirPods Max users should press and hold theNoise Controlbutton instead.

Remember that you won’t get a similar pop-up on non-Apple devices.

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